Administrative Accountant, M-3

The Finance Division is seeking an Associate Director to oversee the Accounting and Financial Reporting units. Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Finance, this Associate Director is responsible for performing the following duties:

• Ensure the successful operation of the Accounting unit functions.

• Mange the day-to-day operations of the Financial Reporting unit whilst supervising unit staff.

• Coordinate external audits conducted by the City's independent Certified Public Accountant, Department of Financial Services, Comptroller's Office and other governmental entities.

• Manage the generation of annual audited financial statements prepared under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

• Manage the preparation and distribution of correspondence to the NYC obligors concerning annual employer pension contributions.

• Manage the preparation and distribution of periodic reports requested by Federal, State, and City governmental entities.

• Evaluate and streamline processes for efficiency and automation.

• Develop, update, and maintain accounting and financial reporting procedures.

• Research and resolve accounting issues including evaluation and implementation of new accounting pronouncements to ensure US GAAP compliance.

• Act as a liaison with the Comptroller's Office, Office of Management and Budget, Office of the Actuary and other City agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

1.A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in accounting, including one course each in advanced accounting and auditing, and four years of satisfactory full-time professional accounting or auditing experience, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity or supervising a staff performing accounting or auditing work; or

2.A valid New York State Certified Public Accountant license and at least 18 months of satisfactory full-time professional accounting or auditing experience in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or supervising a staff performing accounting or auditing work.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to manage and execute multiple complex projects within required timeframes.

• Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills.

• Familiarity with the US GAAP and reporting standards.

• Experience with leading or managing audits.

• Strong computer skills and knowledge of accounting software, preferably Sage 300.

Residency Requirement

New 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.

Additional Information

The City of New York 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.