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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 09/12/25

Applications Due09/28/25

Vacancy ID197635

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%

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

County Albany

Street Address 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12211

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.

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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