Director, Capital Budgets

Reports To : Chief Financial Officer, EVP

This is a hybrid position based in Brooklyn, NY (3 days / week in-office)

Summary

The Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation (BNYDC) is a not-for-profit corporation that serves as the real estate developer and property manager of the Yard on behalf of its owner, the City of New York. BNYDC strives to provide an environment in which innovative companies can take root and grow.

The Director will work to achieve the strategic financial goals of the organization. They will establish and manage effective planning processes for capital budgets, including regular and ongoing communications with governmental, institutional and internal stakeholders. This role is responsible for maintaining compliance with New York City's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requirements.

Areas of Responsibility

Partner with business stakeholders to improve and execute BNYDC's annual, quarterly and ad hoc capital budget processes

Develop and track short and long-range capital budgets, ensuring organizational adherence to said budgets, scope, and deadlines

Prepare capital budget reports for internal management

Prepare budget documents, coordinate budget exercises with other departments, and compile submissions to the OMB

Prepare and submit Certificates to Proceed (CPs) applications to the OMB

Maintain knowledge of all capital projects, identify problem areas and recommend solutions

Oversee project budget documentation such as regular updates, payments, contracts, amendments, change orders, registrations, insurance and various compliance items

Update internal systems with budget information and periodically reconcile project and capital budgets. Work with project teams and finance to correct any discrepancies

Manage the efficient and timely registration of approved contracts with NYC's Controller through the Department of Small Business Services (SBS)

Coordinate contract registration activities and documents for assigned projects and programs. Collaborate with multiple stakeholders, including project managers, senior management, and other City agencies

Work with Leasing and Property Management to build a capital budget for redeveloping unoccupied premises

Continuously improve budgeting and reporting frameworks, tools, and processes

Perform other job-related duties as assigned

The above duties and responsibilities are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to limit in any way the authority of supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Required Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of New York City capital budget process and contract registration

Strong experience in financial planning and budgeting

Strong experience with Tableau and / or similar business intelligence reporting tools with exceptional analytical and quantitative skills

A demonstrable knowledge of New York City government and related agencies

Proactive; comfortable working independently and across disciplines and departments

Ability to think strategically while staying focused on tactical and operational issues

Highest degree of personal and professional integrity; ability to use discretion and good judgment in handling confidential information

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with Yardi or similar real estate financial software preferred

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required, master's degree preferred

7-10 years of experience in financial management, resource planning, financial analysis and / or budget development

Experience registering contracts using the City's Financial Management System (FMS2 and FMS3) preferred

BNYDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including actual or perceived sex, gender, gender identity, self-image, appearance, behavior or expression) sexual orientation, genetic trait, actual or perceived status of a victim of domestic violence, or as victim of sex offenses or stalking, unemployment status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, military status, handicap, disability, or any other legally protected classification.

BNYDC is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees. Some of the highlights include :

Employer-funded pension plan, with annual contributions up to 14% of your salary

Medical, dental, and vision coverage options starting Day 1 of employment

Annual HRA (health reimbursement arrangement) of $6,000 to cover out-of-pocket medical & mental health expenses

Employer-funded Basic Life / AD&D coverage

12 weeks paid parental leave

Teledoc & TotalCare EAP memberships

Transit / Commuter & Let's Ride NYC (Citi Bike) benefits

Discounted pet insurance through MetLife

4 weeks of PTO, additional paid sick leave

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