NY HELP No Agency Children & Family Services, Office of Title Associate Commissioner of Administration (Financial Management) Occupational Category Administrative or General Management Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) Salary Range From $137457 to $173664 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 9 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County To Be Determined Street Address Rensselaer - 52 Washington St. NYS - All Regions City To be Determined State NY Zip Code 00000 Duties Description Reporting directly to the Deputy Commissioner for Administration (Financial Management) with wide latitude for independent action, the incumbent is responsible for the coordination and direction of the Office of Children and Family Services’ (OCFS) financial management activities. Acting as the chief financial expert for the agency, the incumbent advises and assists the Deputy Commissioner for Administration, the Executive Deputy Commissioner and the Commissioner in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to accounting, finance, rate setting, budget and financial management of the $5.8 billion dollar budget administered by the OCFS. Additionally, the Associate Commissioner coordinates with other state agency partners, local social service district commissioners and federal cognizant agencies to ensure financial resources under the jurisdiction of the agency are managed properly and in accordance with laws and regulations. • Coordinates the review and evaluation of changes in State and Federal legislation, programs and policies related to financial management.• Advises the Deputy Commissioner, the Executive Deputy Commissioner, the Commissioner, the Office’s local districts and staff on the development of policies and procedures to meet the changes in mandated financial management requirements.• Directs long and short-term studies of the financial controls, fiscal effectiveness and efficiencies in the agency’s programs at both the State and local levels to improve the overall level of effective program management.Coordinates the activities of the Bureaus of Contract Management, Financial Operation and Budget Management to address problem areas in the development and implementation of financial management policies and procedures at both the State and local level, ensuring all• financial areas are fully evaluated and appropriate solutions are developed.• Directs the development, review and presentation of the OCFS annual State and Federal budget requests and represents OCFS in budget hearings and negotiations.• As the agency’s financial management expert, represents the Deputy Commissioner for Administration and Executive Deputy Commissioner at high level meetings of State and Federal government agencies to determine the effect of new or proposed legislations and/or regulations on OCFS programs, and ensure the agency’s position is considered and addressed.• Maintains frequent and regular contact with high level managers in the Office of the State Comptroller, the Division of the Budget and the State’s Legislative Fiscal Committees to ensure the implementation of agency programs.• Manages budget and financial forecasting through the development of analytical models to provide potential trends affecting the agency’s long and short-term fiscal requirements. Oversees the preparation of mandated Federal and State reporting requirements and responds to requests for information or analyses made by external fiscal agencies and committees.• Maintains a strong working relationship with various external State and Federal agencies involving programs administered by OCFS that are interrelated with programs administered through external agencies.• Assists the Deputy Commissioner for Administration, the Executive Deputy Commissioner and the Commissioner on decisions regarding internal resource allocations, including staffing levels and non-personal services funding, to ensure the maintenance of critical, high-priority operational areas.• Directs the activities of Capital Facilities service activities including capital design, construction contracts, facilities maintenance, inspection, legislation and interface with public and professional organizations. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting or a related field. In addition, eight years of experience in leading a Finance operation and other areas listed above. Outstanding oral and written communication skills. Additional Comments Free parking available.Background Investigation Requirements:1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. In furtherance of Executive Order 31 and OCFS’s mission to have a diverse workforce, all people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned, and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services Telephone 518-473-7936 Fax 518-473-6122 Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov Address Street Bureau of Personnel - MAA 52 Washington Street, 231 North City Rensselaer State NY Zip Code 12144 Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.