Senior Management Specialist (Budget Specialist)
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Build your career while building NYC schools!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 SummaryThe Senior Management Specialist reports to a designated Manager, Director or Senior Director and is responsible for conducting and coordinating management, operational, and financial analyses.Job DescriptionResponsibilities include:General:

• 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:

• Develop, analyze, and monitor capital budgets. Create and adjust budgets in the financial system. 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.
• Work closely with Capital Planning and internal Finance Reporting Groups.
• Review and analysis of cost estimates. Accurate determination of cost forecasts. Follow-up with different SCA divisions or NYC Office of Management & Budget (OMB) as needed.
• Create and maintain projects in the Project Tracking System (PTS).

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 budgets.
• An MBA/MPA.
• Strong Excel and reporting skills.

POSTING CLOSING DATE: Until FilledCivil Service Classification: CompetitiveSalary Range: $79,942.00 - $125,000.00EducationBaccalaureateCertifications (if required)Work ExperienceThree 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) benefitsThe 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: