Assistant Commissioner of Financial Strategy and Operations

The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) invests in a network of community-based organizations and programs to alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish.

and collaborative executive to serve as Assistant Commissioner for Financial Strategy and Operations within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This key leadership role provides critical support to both the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Deputy CFO, helping to advance DYCD’s financial strategy, operational excellence, and team capacity-building in service of the agency’s mission.

The Assistant Commissioner will oversee financial operations, manage system modernization efforts, coordinate cross-divisional projects, support staff development, and represent the agency in key stakeholder engagements, including testifying as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Fiscal Leadership

• Provide executive-level support and strategic advice to both the CFO and Deputy CFO on financial
  
  

planning, policy, and long-term fiscal initiatives.

• Lead development of financial reports, forecasts, and analyses to inform agency leadership and
  
  

external stakeholders.

• Collaborate closely with the CFO and Deputy CFO to align fiscal strategy with DYCD’s programmatic
  
  

goals.

Operational & Financial Oversight

• Manage daily operations across key financial and contractual functions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable City policies, procurement rules, and audit standards.
• Drive process improvements to enhance transparency, efficiency, and equitable resource allocation.
  
  

Information Systems & Data Infrastructure

• Oversee the management and optimization of financial systems such as FMS, PASSPort, and HHS
  
  

Accelerator.

• Partner with IT and operational leaders to implement reporting tools, dashboards, and automated
  
  

workflows that support effective fiscal management and increase processing times.

Staff Development & Team Building

• Lead staff training, development, and mentorship programs across financial and operational teams.
• Strengthen DYCD’s financial leadership pipeline by building leadership capacity and fostering a highperforming,
  
  

inclusive, and mission-driven team culture.

• Promote collaboration, accountability, and professional growth throughout the CFO’s Office.
  
  

Stakeholder Engagement & Representation.

• Serve as a liaison between the CFO’s Office and external stakeholders including City oversight
  
  

agencies, nonprofit partners, and internal leadership.

• Work with City Hall, OMB, and DYCD Staff to develop clear, data-driven responses to legislative
  
  

inquiries.

• Represent DYCD’s financial interests in high-level meetings, interagency working groups, and public
  
  

forums.

• Develop and deliver executive-level reports and presentations to diverse audiences.
  
  

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Minimum Qualifications

• A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, public health, 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 Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, 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; or in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; or in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management. Eighteen (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.
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time 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.
• An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and six years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in “1” above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in “1” above.
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and eight years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in “1” above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in “1” above.
• A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma and at least two years of experience as described in “1” above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in “1” above.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or related field required Master’s degree preferred. -Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in public finance, budgeting, or administration, including 5 years in senior leadership roles. -Expertise with NYC financial management systems (FMS, PASSPort, HHS Accelerator) and familiarity with City procurement and budget regulations. -Experience preparing and delivering testimony before legislative and oversight bodies. -Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex initiatives, and foster cross-functional collaboration. -Commitment to equity, transparency, and DYCD’s mission to serve New York City’s youth and communities.
  
  

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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As 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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

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.

, $103,355.00 – $260,030.00