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Administrative and Central Office
Office Title/Functional Title:
Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Strategy & Financial Stewardship - 27103
Civil Service Title:
Educational Management Associate (Board of Education)
Level:
G7
Division/Office:
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Borough:
Manhattan
Posting End Date:
09/04/2026
Description:
Position Summary: With broad latitude to exercise independent judgment, the Deputy Chief Financial Officer (Deputy CFO) serves as the Chief Financial Officer's principal strategic partner and senior advisor on financial strategy, fiscal stewardship, long range financial planning, sustainability, and organizational performance.
Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Deputy CFO provides executive leadership in financial planning, forecasting, fiscal analysis, revenue strategy, resource allocation, financial governance, and long range fiscal sustainability. The Deputy CFO ensures that financial resources are aligned with organizational priorities through rigorous analysis, sound stewardship of public funds, and data informed decision making.
The Deputy CFO evaluates the long term financial impact of policy decisions, organizational investments, funding changes, labor agreements, enrollment trends, legislative actions, and emerging fiscal risks. The position develops recommendations that strengthen fiscal stability, improve resource utilization, and support strategic decision making across New York City Public Schools (NYCPS).
The Deputy CFO serves as the organization's senior leader for financial stewardship and long range fiscal planning while advancing the strategic financial vision established by the Chief Financial Officer. The Deputy CFO is intentionally distinct from positions responsible for accounting, payroll, grants administration, budget operations, financial operations, or executive office management. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide strategic financial leadership, fiscal sustainability planning, forecasting, governance, and executive financial advisory services. Performs related work.
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Direct Reports: Senior Executive Directors, Executive Directors, and other leadership staff responsible for financial planning, forecasting, fiscal analysis, revenue strategy, financial performance management, and related strategic finance functions.
Key Relationships: Deputy Chancellors' teams, Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Division of Financial Operations, Division of Budget Operations and Review, Division of School Budget Planning and Operations, Division of Human Resources, Office of Legal Services, Office of Special Education, Intergovernmental Affairs, NYC Office of Management and Budget (OMB), NYC Comptroller's Office, City Hall, City Council, State Education Department, State and Federal funding agencies, the Panel for Educational Policy, and various public and private stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Serve as the principal strategic financial advisor to the Chief Financial Officer.
- Advise the Chief Financial Officer on matters affecting the financial health, sustainability, and stewardship of NYCPS resources.
- Lead the development of long range financial strategies that align organizational priorities with available resources.
- Evaluate the financial implications of major organizational initiatives, policy proposals, investments, and resource decisions.
- Assess emerging fiscal risks, funding opportunities, and long term financial trends and recommend appropriate strategies.
- Lead the development of multi-year financial plans, forecasts, scenario analyses, and sustainability models.
- Develop recommendations regarding resource allocation, financial priorities, fiscal policy, and organizational investments.
- Promote financial stewardship, accountability, transparency, and responsible management of public resources.
- Develop financial frameworks, performance measures, and analytical tools that strengthen strategic decision making.
- Provide leadership in evaluating structural budget challenges and strategies that support long term fiscal balance.
- Develop executive dashboards, financial reports, and decision support materials for senior leadership.
- Identify opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy, financial planning processes, and organizational performance.
- Advise executive leadership on the financial impact of legislative, regulatory, economic, demographic, and operational developments.
- Promote best practices related to public finance, financial governance, accountability, and fiscal sustainability.
- Perform other related work at the discretion of the Chief Financial Officer.
Financial Management
- Partner with the Chief Financial Officer in developing long term budget and resource allocation strategies.
- Analyze expenditure and revenue trends to support fiscal planning and organizational priorities.
- Assess the sustainability and financial feasibility of proposed investments, savings initiatives, and funding requests.
- Evaluate the long term sustainability of state, federal, local, and grant funding sources.
- Develop recommendations to strengthen, diversify, and maximize available funding opportunities.
- Lead fiscal risk assessments and develop recommendations to mitigate financial vulnerabilities.
- Establish frameworks for evaluating financial effectiveness, stewardship, and return on investment.
- Support the development of strategies that maintain fiscal stability while advancing educational priorities.
- Provide ongoing analysis regarding the financial condition and long term sustainability of NYCPS.
- Assist the Chief Financial Officer in developing financial policies and strategic fiscal guidance for organizational leadership.
Inter-Agency Relations
- Provide financial analysis and technical assistance regarding city, state, and federal budget matters to senior leadership.
- Develop fiscal analyses and briefing materials related to legislative proposals, policy initiatives, and funding actions.
- Support the Chief Financial Officer's engagement with governmental agencies, oversight organizations, and funding entities.
- Represent the Chief Financial Officer, when designated, at meetings, briefings, and strategic discussions involving financial planning, funding, and fiscal policy matters.
- Collaborate with Intergovernmental Affairs and other stakeholders to assess financial implications of legislative and regulatory actions.
- Develop presentations, reports, and financial narratives that communicate fiscal priorities, risks, and strategic recommendations.
Leadership & Organizational Influence
- Provide executive leadership across Finance to advance strategic priorities and organizational effectiveness.
- Lead through influence, collaboration, and consensus building across multiple Finance divisions and stakeholder groups.
- Build alignment among senior leaders to support enterprise wide financial decision making and fiscal stewardship.
- Lead cross-functional financial initiatives that impact schools, central offices, and citywide operations.
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Support leadership development, succession planning, and organizational resiliency across Finance.
Qualification Requirements:
Minimum
- A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, education administration, personnel administration, management or a related field and four years of satisfactory, responsible, full-time experience in any of the above areas or in another area of specialization applicable to the position, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, consultative, managerial or executive capacity; or
- Education and/or experience equivalent to "1"above. However, all candidates must possess the 18 months of administrative, consultative, managerial or executive experience as described above.
Preferred
- Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, strategic financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, public finance, fiscal policy, or related disciplines, including at least four years in a senior executive, managerial, consultative, or leadership capacity.
- Experience developing succession plans and strengthening organizational capacity.
- Demonstrated experience developing, mentoring, and coaching future finance leaders.
- Demonstrated success leading large scale cross-functional initiatives and organizational change efforts.
- Experience building high performing teams and fostering collaborative leadership cultures.
- Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- Experience working in a large public sector, governmental, educational, or nonprofit organization.
- Strong understanding of governmental accounting principles and public finance.
- Experience working with oversight agencies, legislative bodies, elected officials, and executive leadership teams.
- Knowledge of New York City budget processes, financial systems, and funding structures.
- Demonstrated success leading strategic planning, organizational transformation, and change management initiatives.
- Experience developing executive leaders and succession pipelines.
Salary: $200,000 - $224,000
(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.
NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding.
New York City Residency is NOT Required
We encourage all applicants from the New York City tri-state area to apply.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
DOE Non-Discrimination Policy
The Department of Education of 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 upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy.
REQUESTING AN ACCOMMODATION - APPLICANTS
Any prospective employee (applicant) who is a qualified individual with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to assist in the application process. If an applicant for employment believes that they have a qualifying disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process on an equal basis as applicants who do not have a disability, they should request an accommodation with their interview team or contact ODA by emailing ODA@schools.nyc.gov. The determination of the accommodation request will be communicated to the applicant in writing.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.
Position Type:
Administrative and Central Office
Office Title/Functional Title:
Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Strategy & Financial Stewardship - 27103
Civil Service Title:
Educational Management Associate (Board of Education)
Level:
G7
Division/Office:
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Borough:
Manhattan
Posting End Date:
09/04/2026
Description:
Position Summary: With broad latitude to exercise independent judgment, the Deputy Chief Financial Officer (Deputy CFO) serves as the Chief Financial Officer's principal strategic partner and senior advisor on financial strategy, fiscal stewardship, long range financial planning, sustainability, and organizational performance.
Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Deputy CFO provides executive leadership in financial planning, forecasting, fiscal analysis, revenue strategy, resource allocation, financial governance, and long range fiscal sustainability. The Deputy CFO ensures that financial resources are aligned with organizational priorities through rigorous analysis, sound stewardship of public funds, and data informed decision making.
The Deputy CFO evaluates the long term financial impact of policy decisions, organizational investments, funding changes, labor agreements, enrollment trends, legislative actions, and emerging fiscal risks. The position develops recommendations that strengthen fiscal stability, improve resource utilization, and support strategic decision making across New York City Public Schools (NYCPS).
The Deputy CFO serves as the organization's senior leader for financial stewardship and long range fiscal planning while advancing the strategic financial vision established by the Chief Financial Officer. The Deputy CFO is intentionally distinct from positions responsible for accounting, payroll, grants administration, budget operations, financial operations, or executive office management. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide strategic financial leadership, fiscal sustainability planning, forecasting, governance, and executive financial advisory services. Performs related work.
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Direct Reports: Senior Executive Directors, Executive Directors, and other leadership staff responsible for financial planning, forecasting, fiscal analysis, revenue strategy, financial performance management, and related strategic finance functions.
Key Relationships: Deputy Chancellors' teams, Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Division of Financial Operations, Division of Budget Operations and Review, Division of School Budget Planning and Operations, Division of Human Resources, Office of Legal Services, Office of Special Education, Intergovernmental Affairs, NYC Office of Management and Budget (OMB), NYC Comptroller's Office, City Hall, City Council, State Education Department, State and Federal funding agencies, the Panel for Educational Policy, and various public and private stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Serve as the principal strategic financial advisor to the Chief Financial Officer.
- Advise the Chief Financial Officer on matters affecting the financial health, sustainability, and stewardship of NYCPS resources.
- Lead the development of long range financial strategies that align organizational priorities with available resources.
- Evaluate the financial implications of major organizational initiatives, policy proposals, investments, and resource decisions.
- Assess emerging fiscal risks, funding opportunities, and long term financial trends and recommend appropriate strategies.
- Lead the development of multi-year financial plans, forecasts, scenario analyses, and sustainability models.
- Develop recommendations regarding resource allocation, financial priorities, fiscal policy, and organizational investments.
- Promote financial stewardship, accountability, transparency, and responsible management of public resources.
- Develop financial frameworks, performance measures, and analytical tools that strengthen strategic decision making.
- Provide leadership in evaluating structural budget challenges and strategies that support long term fiscal balance.
- Develop executive dashboards, financial reports, and decision support materials for senior leadership.
- Identify opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy, financial planning processes, and organizational performance.
- Advise executive leadership on the financial impact of legislative, regulatory, economic, demographic, and operational developments.
- Promote best practices related to public finance, financial governance, accountability, and fiscal sustainability.
- Perform other related work at the discretion of the Chief Financial Officer.
Financial Management
- Partner with the Chief Financial Officer in developing long term budget and resource allocation strategies.
- Analyze expenditure and revenue trends to support fiscal planning and organizational priorities.
- Assess the sustainability and financial feasibility of proposed investments, savings initiatives, and funding requests.
- Evaluate the long term sustainability of state, federal, local, and grant funding sources.
- Develop recommendations to strengthen, diversify, and maximize available funding opportunities.
- Lead fiscal risk assessments and develop recommendations to mitigate financial vulnerabilities.
- Establish frameworks for evaluating financial effectiveness, stewardship, and return on investment.
- Support the development of strategies that maintain fiscal stability while advancing educational priorities.
- Provide ongoing analysis regarding the financial condition and long term sustainability of NYCPS.
- Assist the Chief Financial Officer in developing financial policies and strategic fiscal guidance for organizational leadership.
Inter-Agency Relations
- Provide financial analysis and technical assistance regarding city, state, and federal budget matters to senior leadership.
- Develop fiscal analyses and briefing materials related to legislative proposals, policy initiatives, and funding actions.
- Support the Chief Financial Officer's engagement with governmental agencies, oversight organizations, and funding entities.
- Represent the Chief Financial Officer, when designated, at meetings, briefings, and strategic discussions involving financial planning, funding, and fiscal policy matters.
- Collaborate with Intergovernmental Affairs and other stakeholders to assess financial implications of legislative and regulatory actions.
- Develop presentations, reports, and financial narratives that communicate fiscal priorities, risks, and strategic recommendations.
Leadership & Organizational Influence
- Provide executive leadership across Finance to advance strategic priorities and organizational effectiveness.
- Lead through influence, collaboration, and consensus building across multiple Finance divisions and stakeholder groups.
- Build alignment among senior leaders to support enterprise wide financial decision making and fiscal stewardship.
- Lead cross-functional financial initiatives that impact schools, central offices, and citywide operations.
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Support leadership development, succession planning, and organizational resiliency across Finance.
Qualification Requirements:
Minimum
- A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, education administration, personnel administration, management or a related field and four years of satisfactory, responsible, full-time experience in any of the above areas or in another area of specialization applicable to the position, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, consultative, managerial or executive capacity; or
- Education and/or experience equivalent to "1"above. However, all candidates must possess the 18 months of administrative, consultative, managerial or executive experience as described above.
Preferred
- Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, strategic financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, public finance, fiscal policy, or related disciplines, including at least four years in a senior executive, managerial, consultative, or leadership capacity.
- Experience developing succession plans and strengthening organizational capacity.
- Demonstrated experience developing, mentoring, and coaching future finance leaders.
- Demonstrated success leading large scale cross-functional initiatives and organizational change efforts.
- Experience building high performing teams and fostering collaborative leadership cultures.
- Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- Experience working in a large public sector, governmental, educational, or nonprofit organization.
- Strong understanding of governmental accounting principles and public finance.
- Experience working with oversight agencies, legislative bodies, elected officials, and executive leadership teams.
- Knowledge of New York City budget processes, financial systems, and funding structures.
- Demonstrated success leading strategic planning, organizational transformation, and change management initiatives.
- Experience developing executive leaders and succession pipelines.
Salary: $200,000 - $224,000
(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.
NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding.
New York City Residency is NOT Required
We encourage all applicants from the New York City tri-state area to apply.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
DOE Non-Discrimination Policy
The Department of Education of 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 upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy.
REQUESTING AN ACCOMMODATION - APPLICANTS
Any prospective employee (applicant) who is a qualified individual with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to assist in the application process. If an applicant for employment believes that they have a qualifying disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process on an equal basis as applicants who do not have a disability, they should request an accommodation with their interview team or contact ODA by emailing ODA@schools.nyc.gov. The determination of the accommodation request will be communicated to the applicant in writing.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.
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Target roles that align with specialty occupation standards
The NYC DOE sponsors visas primarily for roles requiring specialized degrees, such as school psychologists, speech-language pathologists, and curriculum specialists. Focus your applications on positions with clear educational requirements that meet H-1B specialty occupation criteria.
Understand the DOE's academic hiring calendar
Public school systems hire on a school-year cycle. Applications for fall positions typically open in winter and spring. Aligning your job search and visa timeline with this cycle significantly improves your chances of landing a sponsored role before the H-1B filing window.
Explore both teaching and administrative pathways
The DOE sponsors both classroom educators and administrative professionals. If your background spans education policy, data analysis, or student services, administrative roles may offer additional sponsorship pathways beyond traditional teaching positions. Browse verified openings on Migrate Mate.
Check licensure requirements early in your application process
New York State requires specific certifications for many DOE roles, particularly teachers. Confirming your eligibility for New York State licensure before applying saves time and ensures your visa sponsorship request won't stall due to a missing credential.
Prepare for a structured, multi-step hiring process
The NYC DOE uses a centralized hiring process that includes application review, interviews, and placement steps. Build extra lead time into your visa timeline, as the process can take several months from application to an official offer letter needed for sponsorship paperwork.
Filter your job search by verified sponsorship history
Not every DOE posting will result in visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate surfaces verified sponsors so you can filter by real sponsorship history, helping you focus only on openings where the NYC DOE has a demonstrated track record of supporting international candidates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does New York City Department of Education sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, the New York City Department of Education does sponsor H-1B visas. Sponsorship is generally focused on roles that qualify as specialty occupations, including positions in school psychology, speech-language pathology, and specialized instructional or administrative roles requiring a related bachelor's degree or higher. If you're targeting an H-1B, focus your search on postings where a specific degree field is explicitly required.
What visa types does the New York City Department of Education sponsor?
The NYC DOE sponsors several visa categories, including H-1B for specialty occupation workers, Green Card pathways such as EB-2 and EB-3 for longer-term employees, and work authorization for F-1 OPT and CPT holders. TN visa status is also available for eligible Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying professional roles. The mix of visa types reflects a broad commitment to hiring international talent across education and support functions.
Which departments or roles at the NYC DOE are most likely to sponsor visas?
Visa sponsorship at the NYC DOE tends to concentrate in specialized roles where there is demonstrated need for advanced qualifications. School psychologists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and instructional specialists are among the positions most commonly associated with sponsorship. Central office roles in data, policy, and curriculum development may also qualify, depending on the degree requirements tied to each position.
How do I time my application to the NYC DOE around the H-1B filing deadline?
H-1B petitions must be filed by April 1 for an October 1 start date. Given the NYC DOE's school-year hiring cycle, the strongest window to secure an offer is between January and March. Starting your job search in the fall, confirming New York State licensure eligibility early, and having your documents ready before the spring filing window gives you the best chance of meeting the deadline.
How do I find open visa-sponsored jobs at the New York City Department of Education?
The most reliable approach is to use a platform that verifies sponsorship history rather than relying on job descriptions alone, since not every posting explicitly mentions visa support. Migrate Mate tracks real sponsorship data so you can search NYC DOE openings filtered by visa type and confirmed sponsorship activity, saving time and reducing the risk of applying to roles that won't support your work authorization.