Deputy Commissioner for Financial Management

About the role

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Represent HPD in all financial matters with the Office of Management & Budget (OMB), the New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC), the Office of the Comptroller, and other key partners, ensuring clear communication and strong alignment across the City’s financial ecosystem.
• Provide authoritative guidance on the financial impact of policy proposals, programmatic initiatives, and legislative actions, including evaluating long term budget implications and identifying opportunities to leverage new funding streams.
• Oversee Fiscal Affairs,