Senior Management Specialist - Operating Budget

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The Fiscal Services Division is responsible for developing, planning and monitoring the SCA's Operating Budget, creating and monitoring project budgets for all projects, preparation of year-end financial reports and management of banking relationships as well as processing all payments. Fiscal Services also provides financial reports to OMB which are used to support City bond sales and submits project data to the State Education Department that allows NYC to receive building aid funding.
Job Description Summary
The Senior Management Specialist reports to a designated Director or Senior Director and is responsible for conducting and coordinating management, operational, and financial analyses.
Job Description
Responsibilities include:
General Responsibilities:

• Prepare formal analytical reports for Senior Management (e.g. sophisticated analyses of vendor information, scheduling data, financial analyses, metrics, and information for management and regulatory reports).
• Participate in recommending to Senior Management changes to and/or new policies and procedures affecting all aspects of departmental operations.
• Assist Senior Management with the implementation of recommendations.
• Develop methodologies and analytical models to study and assess issues from a systems perspective.
• Coordinate departmental and/or Authority-wide special projects.
• Perform specific duties based on assignment to a department, division, or unit within the SCA.
• Performs related duties, as assigned.

Core Responsibilities:

• Develop, analyze, and monitor Operating Budgets.
• Create, adjust and allocate the budget across the various divisions in the financial system.
• Extracts, monitors, and analyzes financial information using computerized financial systems/financial reporting software, and generates reports.
• Perform analysis of financial data.
• Prepare financial reports on an as needed basis. Develop methodology, analytical models, prepare analysis and reports in an accurate, timely and clear presentation format.
• Monitor funding status, source and use of funds Authority wide.
• Prepare forecast analysis on expenditure trends and analyze areas where budget increases or decreases are needed.
• Reconcile various reports across different systems and ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Interacts with other NYCSCA departments, divisions, and units, and external parties regarding issues related to the Operating Budget.

Minimum Qualifications
Baccalaureate degree plus three (3) years of full-time experience in consulting, design and implementation of management reports, or operations, financial, and/or management analysis, including relevant computer skills; or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.
Preference: Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
Weighted consideration will be given to candidates with:

• A thorough understanding of developing, analyzing, and monitoring of operating and/or capital budgets.
• An MBA/MPA.
• Oracle Financials, Oracle Planning/Essbase or PBCS or designing Oracle Financial Reports experience
• Strong Excel and reporting skills.

POSTING CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
Civil Service Classification: Competitive
Salary Range: $79,942.00 - $125,000.00
Education
Baccalaureate
Certifications (if required)
Work Experience
Three years of full-time experience in consulting, design and implementation of management reports, or operations, financial, and/or management analysis, including relevant computer skills; or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.
The New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) 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. In addition, the NYCSCA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
We offer excellent benefits including:
* Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)
* Prescription drug option
* Dental and Vision coverage
* NYC Qualified Pension Plan
* Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options
* Transit Check Program
* Public Loan Forgiveness Program
* Competitive paid time off (PTO) benefits
The SCA is interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. The SCA is not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees