Financial Analyst

The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) invests in a network ofcommunity-based organizations and programs to alleviate the effects of poverty and to provideopportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish. The New York City Department of Youthand Community Development (DYCD) supports youth and community services through contracts witha broad network of community-based organizations throughout New York City. Our central task isadministering available city, state, and federal funds to a wide range of innovative, practical, andquality programs that positively impact youth and communities.DYCD is seeking to hire a Financial Analyst in the Financial Management Division.Under the supervision of the Deputy Director, the Analyst should possess excellent analytical, criticalthinking skills, be highly motivated and a results-oriented individual.To effectively support and manage their assigned portfolios, the analyst will perform duties thatinclude, but are not limited to:1. Prepare and maintain the portfolio’s spending plan. This includes preparation for all budgetmodifications and Financial Plan changes as well as the preparation of expenditure reports.2. Provide programmatic staff with oversight and technical assistance with funding and budgeting.3. Review and track programmatic and administrative spending; maintain tracking and reconciliation ofdirect service contracts status and budget. This requires coordinating with DYCD’s IT, AccountsPayable and ACCO departments to review and secure contracts, task orders etc. Also act as budgetsupport specialist within the department, liaison with the Office of Management and Budget, andComptroller’s Office.4. Prepare and present analytical reports on the portfolio budgetary issues. This can include fieldingand/or responding to internal and external inquiries of related programs; briefing sheets for uppermanagement to present at City Council hearings and other high-level meetings with oversightagencies. Review performance in these areas and develop, monitor and review cost reductionprograms.5. Monitor the portfolio operations and estimate budget expenditures. Prepare and develop analyses tocontribute to the agency wide surplus needs analysis.6. Analyze variances and discrepancies and report findings to upper-level management along withrecommended changesCOMMUNITY COORDINATOR - Minimum Qualifications1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or 2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.Preferred Skills- Preferred candidate will have a degree in finance, accounting or a related field. - Candidate should have related budget/financial experience, including a working knowledge of city budget. - Intermediate Proficiency in Excel is required (SUMIF, SUMIFS, IF, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, PIVOT TABLES etc.). - Experience reviewing and reconciling complex financial data from multiple sources will be required to succeed in this position. - Experience with NYC’s Financial Management System, PASSPort, and HHSA is preferred. - Strong analytical skills will also be considered a preferred asset.Public Service Loan ForgivenessAs a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at class="jobad-residencyRequirement">Residency RequirementNew York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.