Director of Finance & Administration

Research Foundation of The City University of New York•New York, NY

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About The Position

The Learning & Development Projects (L&DP) at the Silberman School of Social Work supports professionals across New York State in navigating complex and rapidly evolving practice environments. Our programs emphasize the development of essential professional skills—including client engagement, equity and inclusion, leadership, and stress management—delivered through a combination of classroom-based and distance-learning formats. With decades of expertise in adult learning and professional development, L&DP partners with agencies and organizations to design customized training initiatives, institutes, and conferences that strengthen workforce capacity and promote meaningful, person-centered practice. L&DP manages and administers a diverse portfolio of grants and contracts funded through multiple state and local agencies. The Director of Finance & Administration plays a critical leadership role in ensuring the fiscal integrity and operational excellence of these initiatives. Position Summary The Director of Finance & Administration is responsible for the fiscal, administrative, and contractual management of all L&DP grants and training initiatives. This includes the full lifecycle of financial planning, fiscal forecasting, grant administration, reconciliation, reporting, and compliance. The role also oversees payroll processes, personnel actions, and vendor contracting, and provides fiscal leadership to support the planning and execution of training initiatives, conferences, training institutes, and related events.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field OR a minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in financial or accounting administration.
Demonstrated experience with fiscal forecasting, budget development, financial management, and expense analysis.
Proficiency with accounting and financial management systems.
Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with Adobe tools preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
Strong organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Strong customer-service orientation and responsiveness.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, monitoring, and reconciliation of program budgets across multiple grants and contracts.
Ensure timely and accurate fiscal reporting, invoicing, and compliance with funder, college, and university requirements.
Prepare, track, and process personnel action forms, payroll submissions, and staff compensation documentation.
Oversee financial forecasting, expenditure analysis, and cost-control processes.
Coordinate the identification, negotiation, and execution of contracts for event venues, training locations, and lodging for trainers and program staff.
Maintain strong internal controls and documentation procedures.
Serve as a key administrative and fiscal liaison between L&DP, Hunter College, CUNY, and external funding agencies.
Contribute to operational planning and strategic decision-making as a member of the L&DP leadership team.