Description

Position Summary:

The Director of Finance, reporting to the Deputy CFO - Finance, guides the strategic and tactical direction of the Finance Department. This role coaches, mentors and assists the supervisors of individual units within Finance. The role will also be critical in working with managers and directors of other departments that Finance serves and supports.

Job Duties:

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)

Requirements

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

Work Modality

• Currently we have a hybrid work schedule which may be subject to change in the future
• Occasional overnight or local travel may be required