Deputy Commissioner Financial Management

• Full-time
• Agency: HOUSING PRESERVATION & DVLPMNT
• Job Category:
  Finance, Accounting, & Procurement
• Salary Band: $150,000+
• Compensation: USD 222,500 - USD 222,500

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) oversees housing standards across all 3.7 million homes in New York City.

As the nation’s largest municipal housing agency, HPD is responsible for building and preserving affordable housing, protecting tenants from harassment and displacement, and holding landlords accountable across the five boroughs. Under Commissioner Dina Levy and the Mamdani Administration, HPD is pursuing an ambitious housing agenda focused on the needs of New York’s tenants. With a broad set of tools including standards enforcement, tenant resources, and the creation of new affordable housing, HPD is committed to making New York City a more affordable place for renters and homeowners alike.

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) seeks an experienced, strategic, and mission-driven leader to serve as the Deputy Commissioner of Financial Management. Reporting directly to the Executive Deputy Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner will oversee HPD’s Office of Financial Management, which includes the Divisions of Budget, Capital Planning, and Fiscal Affairs.

The Division of Budget manages the agency’s $1+ billion operation budget, which is comprised of nearly 25 funding streams from city, state, federal, and other categorical sources. The division’s staff advise and support HPD’s program managers and budget liaisons on matters pertaining to funding availability, grant compliance, cost saving initiatives, financial analysis, and program development.

The Division of Capital Planning is responsible for the planning and management of funding for the agency’s capital program, which includes affordable housing development, technology initiatives, and critical infrastructure projects. The division has oversight of HPD’s $13+ billion Ten-Year Capital Strategy. Capital Planning staff work closely with the Office of Development, the Office of HPD Technology, and the Division of General Services – along with the city’s other capital agencies – to conduct financial analysis, review underwriting, shepherd projects through the approval process, and provide guidance on the eligible use of capital funding in accordance with the Comptroller’s Directive 10.

The Division of Fiscal Affairs is responsible for managing the agency’s accounts payable and receivable, emergency repairs recoupment, central administration, and fiscal procurement functions, all in accordance with the Comptroller’s Internal Control and Accountability Directives. The division collaborates closely with other divisions within HPD and various city oversight agencies, including the Financial Information Services Agency, Department of Finance, Law Department, Department of Investigation, Mayor’s Office of Contracts, NYC Office of the Comptroller, and the New York State Attorney General’s Office.

This collaboration facilitates payment processing, collections, deposits, and the execution of financial operations. Established procedures and internal controls are implemented to ensure financial accountability and safeguard against corruption.

Together, these divisions ensure that HPD’s financial resources are aligned, optimized, and deployed effectively to advance the agency’s mission and the goals of the Mayoral Housing Plan, Block by Block.

This is a pivotal senior role responsible for shaping HPD’s financial strategy, strengthening operational efficiency, and ensuring the agency’s resources are positioned to support the creation and preservation of…