Director of Budget and Financial Planning
Description
The New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) is a public benefit corporation and the nation’s largest municipal Housing Finance Agency. HDC’s programs support the construction and preservation of multi-family affordable housing in New York City.
Area of Talent: Finance/Accounting/Affordable Housing
Position Type: Full Time/Exempt
Salary Range: $145,000 to $160,000
Location: NYC/Financial District
Position Summary:
The Director of Budget and Financial Planning reports to the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). This role will oversee treasury activities such as budget and financial planning and help to ensure that those related financial transactions, policies, and procedures fulfill the Corporation’s goals and requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the CFO in managing and overseeing the financial activities of the Corporation
- Oversee activities related to managing the Corporation’s operating and capital budgets including planning, developing, and monitoring of such budgets
- Manage the annual budget process for the organization including: leading budget meetings; providing departmental guidance, data and reports; coordinating with senior managers with their assigned departmental budgets; maintaining the integrity of the budget data within the budgeting system and general ledger; and preparing budget reports for the CFO and other senior leaders
- Collaborate with the Budget Analyst to generate monthly reports comparing budget to actual expenses and revenues
- Analyze financial information and perform forecasting and trend analyses; identify spending improvements to maximize use of funds and identify revenue streams and opportunities to increase revenues
- Provide collaborative leadership and analytical support in the planning, developing, and monitoring of the Corporation’s five-year financial plan
- Coordinate with senior leaders in the Accounting department to ensure compliance with financial controls, and accounting policies and procedures, in relation to budgets and financial plans
- Manage external reporting requirements such as required under the Public Authorities Accountability Act (“PAAA”)
- Build, manage and maintain relationships with external and internal partners, including senior leadership, and respond to requests for financial data
- Provide guidance to other departments in relation to internal controls, procedures and policies of the Corporation to ensure that financial activities are conducted appropriately and ethically
- Review all corporate expenditures to ensure that all policy and procurement procedures are followed
- Present annual operating budget to the Corporation’s Board of Directors
- Manage other special projects and assume additional responsibilities at the request of the CFO
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred, or a degree in finance or a business-related field from an accredited school with at least three years’ experience in an accounting position
- MBA in Finance strongly preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of finance and/or analytical experience of which at least 3 years were within a budget-focused role
- Minimum of 5 years of managerial experience
- Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical approaches to address challenges
- Strong technical skills, including advanced Excel skills, as well as Microsoft Office
- Ability to analyze, interpret and communicate financial data
- Demonstrated experience with procurement policies and guidelines
- Thorough knowledge of budgetary and accounting principles, practices, and policies including GASB pronouncements
- Excellent understanding of systems of internal controls
- Ability to read and understand contracts and other legal documents
- Superior interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to present to board and audit committees
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to build relationships with staff, executives, and external partners
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive data
It is strongly preferred that you submit a cover letter with your resume. You may also fax your resume and cover letter to (212)227-6816.
HDC demonstrates a strong commitment to its employees by providing a salary that is competitive and commensurate with experience and excellent benefits, including:
- Health Benefits at a reasonable cost
- Dental and Vision Benefits at no cost
- Retirement savings plan with a generous match and a pension plan
- Paid holiday, vacation, sick time and parental leave
- Professional development opportunities
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness for eligible employees
- Wellness reimbursement
- Back-up Caregiver Benefit
HDC is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
HDC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, HDC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please complete the reasonable accommodations section on the application or contact Human Resources by emailing [email protected].