Director of Capital Finance

New York City Department of Transportation
$94,715.00 - $136,260.00
United States, New York, New York
55 Water Street (Show on map)
Nov 01, 2024
Under direct supervision by the Senior Director of Finance within Management and Support Services and with wide latitude for independent judgment the Director of Capital Finance will be responsible for the preparation the divisions Capital Commitment Plan updates three times per year including revising cost estimates and schedules of all division projects and Ten-Year Capital Plan updates bi-annually while coordinating and overseeing funding analyses and proper FMS data update; will also manage and oversee all certificate-to-proceed requests for division projects, working to obtain Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approvals; will prepare tracking reports and updates bridges executive staff on the overall capital budget and capital funding for individual division programs. Create internal management tracking reports to support agency policy and decision making processes. The Director of Capital Finance for the Division of Bridges will also be responsible for managing and overseeing the Engineering Service Agreement (ESA) Contracts for the Division of Bridges. Additional responsibilities: Oversee/ Coordinate Federal and State grant application process for the division of Bridges. Liaison with Grants office and Bridges PM staff to prepare; BridgeNY, Marchiselli, and National Highway Performance Program (NHPP) applications. Oversee/ Coordinate major project forms and mapping for regional long-range transportation plan (RTP). Liaison with Transportation Planning & Management on project conformity according to the standards set by the Clean Air Act, through NYMTC (New York Metropolitan Transportation Council). Issue fiscal/budget operating policies and procedures; ensures compliance with citywide and oversight regulations and guidelines. Oversee budgetary needs of all new as well as ongoing projects and initiatives for the division and work with senior leadership to prepare budget proposals, projected timeline and work with OMB to receive approval. Coordinates DASHBOARD effort for the Division ensuring that all capital projects are included during periodic updates to the system. Coordinates various projects such as AIMS, GASP49 & Anti-corruption reports for the Division. Minimum Qualifications 1. A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area. 18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above; or 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in the areas described in "1" above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described in "1" above. Preferred Skills The ideal candidate is someone who is able to set and meet pressured deadlines to satisfy budget and financial plan preparation, update and reporting requirements. Familiarity with NYC capital budgeting process, FMS, Passport, and experience in dealing with NYC Oversight Agencies. Proficient with MS Office. Outstanding communication and writing skills. Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills, including managing teams and working with peers across the organization. Outstanding attention to detail and the ability to manage various priorities and deliver under strict deadlines. Willingness to work as a team as well as independently. 55a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program. 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.