<p>Please note: State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.</p> <p>Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position.</p> <p>Review Vacancy</p> <p>Date Posted 12/09/25</p> <p>Applications Due01/06/26</p> <p>Vacancy ID204566</p> <ul> <li>Basics </li><li>Schedule </li><li>Location </li><li>Job Specifics </li><li>How to Apply </li></ul> <p>NY HELPNo</p> <p>AgencyWaterfront Commission</p> <p>TitleComptroller - VID 204566</p> <p>Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services</p> <p>Salary GradeNS</p> <p>Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)</p> <p>Salary RangeFrom $141581 to $178874 Annually</p> <p>Employment Type Full-Time</p> <p>Appointment Type Permanent</p> <p>Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service</p> <p>Travel Percentage 0%</p> <p>Workweek Mon-Fri</p> <p>Hours Per Week 37.5</p> <p>Workday</p> <p>From 8:30 AM</p> <p>To 4:30 PM</p> <p>Flextime allowed? No</p> <p>Mandatory overtime? No</p> <p>Compressed workweek allowed? No</p> <p>Telecommuting allowed? No</p> <p>County New York</p> <p>Street Address 39 Broadway</p> <p>City New York</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code10006</p> <p>Duties Description Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Manage all financial operations including accounting, cash management, budget, and other finance related functions. </li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable accounting principles and regulations. </li><li>Lead annual budgetary process and serve as primary liaison with state budget examiners. </li><li>Monitor and analyze industry trends and economic conditions to prepare forecasts and financial projections to support agency planning. </li><li>Provide strategic financial guidance to agency executives, collaborate with agency executives to develop financial strategies, and make recommendations for cost savings. </li><li>Manage all financial reporting, including preparation of financial statements, budgets and reports. </li><li>Perform account reconciliations of receipts, payments, and balances of all agency funds to ensure completeness of financial data. </li><li>Oversee agency procurement and approval of vendor invoices, requisitions, purchase orders and employee expenses. </li><li>Oversee procurement of supplies and manage all vendor contracts. </li><li>Oversee collection of quarterly assessments from industry employers and address deficiencies as needed. </li><li>Track federal and state forfeiture funds equitable sharing programs, identify eligible expenditures, collaborate with outside agency liaisons and prepare annual certifications as required. </li><li>Monitor bi-weekly payroll and provide guidance to employees when necessary. </li><li>Facilitate onboarding of new employees and benefit enrollments as necessary. </li><li>Assist in annual general insurance renewal. </li><li>Establish and enforce internal controls to ensure protection of agency funds, continued accuracy of financial records and to ensure adherence to policies, procedures and workflows. </li><li>Provide guidance and training to employees regarding NYS financial management applications when needed. </li><li>Other duties as assigned by the Commissioner and Executive Director & General Counsel. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications The New York Waterfront Commission (NYWC) is a law enforcement agency vested with licensing and regulatory authority. The NYWC's mission is to investigate, deter, combat and remedy criminal activity and influence in the Port of New York, and to ensure fair hiring and employment practices so that the Port and region can grow and prosper. The agency conducts investigations into waterfront practices and works with federal, state and local law enforcement partners in complex criminal investigations. It conducts disciplinary hearings to deny or revoke licensure for statutory violations, and to bar those who pose a danger to the public peace or safety or who lack the requisite good character and integrity from port employment.</p> <p>As the chief fiscal officer of the NYWC, the Comptroller manages the agency's financial operations, reporting to the Commissioner and Executive Director & General Counsel.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <p>Candidates must have:</p> <ul> <li>Minimum of 8 years of experience in accounting or finance, including a minimum of 4 years of supervisory experience. Experience includes but is not limited to general ledgers, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, cash receipts, cash disbursements, inventory accounting and internal controls. Comptroller experience in federal, state or local government is preferred. </li><li>Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Power Point at an advanced level. </li></ul> <p>Educational Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business. MBA or CPA preferred. </li></ul> <p>Additional Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis and reporting standards. </li><li>Experience in regulatory compliance, financial forecasting and budgeting. </li><li>Excellent analytical skills with ability to interpret complex financial data. </li><li>Effective verbal and written communication skills with ability to present financial information to agency executives. </li><li>Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality of work. </li><li>Problem-solving skills to proactively identify issues and recommend solutions. </li><li>Proficiency in NYS financial management applications (e.g., Statewide Financial System) and NYS procurement policy is highly desirable. </li></ul> <p>Conditions of Employment:</p> <p>Retention is contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation.</p> <p>NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.</p> <p>Additional Comments Other Information:</p> <p>Financial Disclosure Statement</p> <p>Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government.</p> <p>Telecommuting</p> <p>The New York Waterfront Commission (NYWC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency's mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to NYWC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee's duties and work performance are aligned with telecommuting they may be allowed to do so. Upon approval to telecommute, NYWC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period.</p> <p>New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer</p> <p>It is the policy of the State of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, creed/religion, disability, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, familial status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.</p> <p>It is the policy of the New York Waterfront Commission to provide all qualified persons with equal opportunity in employment and to participate in and receive all the benefits, services, programs and activities of the Commission. Reasonable accommodations will be provided when appropriate to qualified persons with disabilities as are necessary to provide such equal opportunity.</p> <p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p> <p>Name Human Resources/JHG</p> <p>Telephone 518-473-5282</p> <p>Fax 518-486-1631</p> <p>Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM</p> <p>31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 12242</p> <p>Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.</p>