*Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.
*This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.
*Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Responsible for all aspects of the ESD’s budget functions, including the formulation and preparation of the corporate and subsidiaries annual operating budgets, monitoring and forecasting revenues and expenditures, identifying causes for budget variances.
WORK PERFORMED:
- Oversee annual operating and capital budget planning, monitoring, and quarterly variance analysis for corporate departments and subsidiaries, including the evaluation of expense requests, develop recommendations and present issues and analytical findings to the CFO.
- Analyze historical results and forecast future performance, including projecting revenue/surpluses and expense/deficits, identifying potential risks and inefficiencies across departments and/or projects.
- Prepare quarterly and cumulative expense reports to monitor spending relative to budget; investigate changes or discrepancies, analyze data to understand causes, and present analyses to management.
- Lead strategic oversight and collaboration with department heads of corporate and subsidiary budget operations including headcount and program initiatives.
- Evaluate the efficacy of annual revenue streams and one-shot revenue infusions.
- Tie accrual budget to cash flow by mapping revenue and expense targets into liquidity projections.
- Analyze financial data to develop reports, dashboards, and recommendations to support executive decision-making.
- Lead and supervise a team of two staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, and workload management.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education level required: (education required for this position) bachelor’s degree.
Experience Required: 3+ years’ experience in a finance environment, including budget responsibilities. Supervisory experience required.
Knowledge Required: Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint and Dynamics. Detail oriented with strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Comfortable communicating with all levels of management; PeopleSoft experience a plus.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- At least 3 years of experience in a finance environment, including budget responsibilities
- Supervisory experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Dynamics
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to communicate comfortably with all levels of management
- PeopleSoft experience
What We Do
Empire State Development (ESD) is New York’s chief economic development agency. The mission of Empire State Development is to promote a vigorous and growing state economy, encourage business investment and job creation, and support diverse, prosperous local economies across New York State through the efficient use of loans, grants, tax credits, real estate development, marketing and other forms of assistance. ESD also oversees the marketing of “I LOVE NY,” the State’s iconic tourism brand (www.iloveny.com) & NYLovesFim New York State's Film, TV & Commercial Incentives (www.nylovesfilm.com) Empire State Development is the parent organization of the New York State Department of Economic Development & the Empire State Development Corporation. For more information on Empire State Development, visit www.esd.ny.gov.
