If you have a passion for positive community change, we invite you to apply.
CGR strives to provide a dynamic, engaging, learning-focused working environment where teams and colleagues develop new skills and deepen existing capacities. We value diversity across all backgrounds and dimensions and seek to attract and retain a variety of talented people with different perspectives and new ideas. We accept applications on a rolling basis, as well as in connection with our advertised positions.
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Announcement of Positions
We are adding to our team of highly skilled, adaptive and effective research consultants, inviting applications for a Director of Municipal Finance.
Director of Municipal Finance
We are adding to our team of highly skilled, adaptive and effective research consultants, inviting applications for Director of Municipal Finance. The Director will help develop and lead CGR’s research agenda focused on the fiscal health of governments, public infrastructure financing, and economic analysis and development. This leader must possess the ability to think critically, analyze complex financial datasets, and translate research findings into actionable policy solutions. This role centers on generating high-impact research to influence public policy, promoting transparency, and fostering sustainable financial practices for governments and other public, private and non-profit entities across New York and the Northeast.
Key Qualifications: At least 10 years of experience working in a related professional field; advanced degree (CPA, Master’s or PhD) preferred or equivalent practical experience in Public Policy, Economics, Finance, Public Administration; demonstrated research and analytical skills; strong project management, supervisory and communication experience;; deep knowledge of municipal credit analysis, public budgeting, taxation, debt financing, and financial reporting standards (e.g., GASB); organizational skills; strong writing and public speaking skills; ability to translate complex data for policymakers, the media, and the general public; and mastery of Microsoft Excel (proficiency in data analysis software such as R, Python, or Stata is a plus).
To Apply:
Submit a cover letter, resume and self-identification form via email to Karen Yorks.
Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
We accept applications on a rolling basis, as well as in connection with our advertised positions.
CGR Statement on Diversity: CGR values diversity from all backgrounds and seeks to create a welcoming workplace that attracts and retains a wide variety of talented people with different perspectives and new ideas. We value diversity among all dimensions of the human experience, including gender, race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, differing abilities, gender expression, veterans, socio-economic status, and sexual orientation. We believe diversity improves the quality of our work and the communities we are part of, making an important statement about the inherent worth of every individual. CGR endeavors to create a respectful, inclusive and welcoming workplace as the ground on which a truly equitable and diverse organization flourishes. CGR seeks to take responsibility by being aware of the consequences of its actions, by having open dialogues, and holding all levels of the organization accountable for diversity work to minimize the burden on individuals (particularly those from marginalized and under-represented populations and cultures) to advance diversity goals. Creating an excellent workplace climate ranks high among our priorities for achieving our organizational diversity goals.
