Deputy Commissioner for Financial Management

Job Description About the Agency:

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.

Your Role:

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 affordable housing for New Yorkers. Acting as the agency’s Chief Financial Officer, the Deputy Commissioner will advise the Commissioner on major financial and resource decisions, while working closely with senior leadership to enhance the agency’s mission.

The Deputy Commissioner for Financial Management will serve as HPD’s senior financial steward, responsible for guiding the agency’s budgetary planning, capital strategy, fiscal operations, and financial reporting. This position will work closely with internal divisions and external agency partners to ensure HPD’s financial infrastructure is sound, transparent, and aligned with agency priorities. As a senior leader, the Deputy Commissioner will oversee and support the work of Assistant Commissioners and other senior team members, establishing clear priorities for the Office of Financial Management and ensuring effective coordination across the Divisions of Budget, Capital Planning, and Fiscal Affairs. The Deputy Commissioner will also play a critical role in staff development, fostering a collaborative culture, strengthening analytic and operational capacity, and ensuring that teams are equipped to meet evolving agency needs and deliver high-quality financial management.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative senior leader with deep experience in public-sector financial management, strong analytical capabilities, and a demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

Your Responsibilities:

Qualifications 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of experience in one or more of the following areas: community organization, social work, urban development projects, real estate, public administration, or a related field, of which two years must have been in a field directly related to neighborhood improvement such as housing, community organization, urban renewal or planning, or real estate. A Law Degree or graduate work in an appropriate field may be substituted for up to two years of the general experience required; or

2. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", including part-time and/or volunteer experience.

Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.