Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 09/12/25
Applications Due: 09/28/25
Vacancy ID: 197635
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyTeachers' Retirement System
TitleDirector of Finance
Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitCSEA Local 658 (NYS Teachers’ Retirement System)
Salary RangeFrom $150366 to $169238 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 5%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8 AM
To 4:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Albany
Street Address 10 Corporate Woods Drive
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12211
Job Specifics
Duties Description The duties of the Director of Finance include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assisting the Deputy CFO – Finance with the strategic decisions for the department
- Effectively coaching and mentoring direct reports
- Setting priorities for the department, and various units within Finance
- Supporting the individual and collective growth of department staff
- Effectively managing resources to meet department needs
- Making key decisions on policies and procedures, especially within the framework of ongoing ERP projects and internal audits
- Collaborate effectively with other managers and directors within NYSTRS in solving cross-functional issues
- Ensuring compliance with federal, state and local rules and regulations (i.e. W-2 and 1099 reporting)
- Overseeing the accurate and timely completion of quarterly and annual financial documents
- Assisting the Deputy CFO- Finance with integration of the Budget Department into the CFO division
- Preparing the department budget so that it reflects the department needs and ensuring spending stays within budget
- Ensuring support of members needs as it pertains to payments to and from members, school districts, and beneficiaries, as well as communication with members effectively
- Ensuring support of our internal teams as it pertains to financial functions (i.e. purchasing, payroll and tax, travel booking and reporting, vendor payable, and financial reporting)
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in accounting, finance or another business-related field; AND
- Five years of experience in a management role where you were responsible for the oversight of the accounting/finance functions in an organization; AND
- A Certified Public Accountant
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with other departmental and organizational staff at all levels
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold high ethical standards
- Ability to demonstrate NYSTRS values: integrity, excellence, respect, resourcefulness, diversity, diligence and balance
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Adept at problem - solving and minimizing risk to operations
- Organized with a strong attention to detail
- Able to think critically and strategically
Additional Comments In order to be considered for a position at NYSTRS, you must apply through our applicant portal. You can find the link to our open positions here: https://www.nystrs.org/careers/job-opportunities/
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Aleks Szumilo
Telephone
Fax
Email Address recruitment@nystrs.org
Address
Street 10 Corporate Woods Drive
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12211
Notes on ApplyingIn order to be considered for a position at NYSTRS, you must apply through our applicant portal. You can find the link to our open positions here: https://www.nystrs.org/careers/job-opportunities/
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