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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