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AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS

TitleProgram Manager

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $65000 to $70000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address 655 Third Avenue

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10017

Duties Description *Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.
*This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.
*Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

BASIC FUNCTION:
Responsible for a variety of project management duties within the Economic Incentives Department from acceptance through funding disbursement for projects undertaken by businesses. Facilitate project success and ensure compliance with all laws and regulations and administrative guidelines and procedures. The incumbent will be expected to develop a detailed knowledge of the requirements to participate in various tax incentives programs and be able to effectively communicate the program requirements to potential applicants and other parties not familiar with those requirements.

WORK PERFORMED:
• Audit final applications for the entertainment tax credit programs including general ledgers, and similar production documents to ensure compliance with program requirements; prepare project files for Director’s review
• Review and analyze complex budgets central to each application
• Run queries from the Film database to respond to and verify internal requests for data
• Assist in the development of new Program applications and related forms
• Assume a variety of Department-wide responsibilities as assigned, such as, reviewing and improving processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Manage data using various program databases and ensure that project information is accurate in information management systems.
• Maintain professional and effective working relationships with all ESD regional offices, other agency representatives from the Departments of Taxation and Finance, Labor, and local economic development organizations.
• Schedule and hold meetings/conference calls with production accountants, producers and others.

Minimum Qualifications Education Level required: Associate degree or higher preferred in business, public administration, accounting, or another business-related field. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Takes initiative and works independently. Strong attention to detail and independent follow through is highly important.
Specialized experience preferred: 3+ years experience in entertainment industry production, accounting, or another professional services firm.

Knowledge required: Proficient Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word; Database management.

Knowledge preferred: Industry standard budgeting software such as Movie Magic; Microsoft Access and MS Dynamics

Additional Comments Salary range as specified.
Comprehensive Benefits Package.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Valeria De Jesus – HR Generalist

Telephone N/A

Fax N/A

Email Address resumes@esd.ny.gov

Address

Street 655 Third Avenue

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10017

Notes on ApplyingExternal Candidates: Please attach cover letter and resume. To apply copy & paste URL in browser: https://bit.ly/3APr8cp

Internal Candidates: Please apply through ADP using the Myself/Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration

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