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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 11/17/17

Applications Due12/15/17

Vacancy ID45361

AgencyTeachers' Retirement System

TitleAssistant Manager of Finance

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $95308 to $132252 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? Yes

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12211

Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Accounting

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in New York State in good standing

Three years of experience in a CPA firm, or related governmental and/or financial experience, in progressively responsible positions

Supervisory experience

Duties Description Supervise the Cash Control, General Accounting, Payroll and Tax, Budget and Planning, and Procurement units. Ensure each has appropriate staffing levels and training. Oversee the quality, quantity, and timeliness of each unit’s work.

Assist in developing and implementing internal control procedures and documentation of policies.

Supervise and assist in the preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements, annual Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, annual Insurance Department report and the annual System budget.

Act as liaison with our Statutory Custodian, Depository Bank, Insurance Department, and independent auditors.

Assist in automation and streamlining of current processes for continuous improvement.

Additional Comments Preferred Skills
Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Excellent interpersonal skills
Experience performing accounting functions for a large Public Employee Retirement System, or related governmental and/or financial experience, in progressively responsible positions
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proven project management related experience
Knowledge of Accounting Systems and Internal Controls.
Familiar with PeopleSoft enterprise-wide pension and accounting systems.
Working knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards and GAAP
Familiarity with the Internal Revenue Code.
Proven ability to multi-task and set priorities
Experience preparing, reporting and analyzing financial statements of a large, complex organization
Knowledge of Accounting Systems and "Internal Controls” with Experience with COSO and or Sarbanes Oxley (SOX)compliance
Managerial experience

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources

Telephone 518-447-2906

Fax 518-447-2634

Email Address strsrecruitment@nystrs.org

Address

Street 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12211

 

Notes on ApplyingTo apply please follow the link to the employment posting:
http://nystrs.peopleadmin.com/postings/1282
Please note that resumes will not be accepted as a substitute, in whole or part, for a completed application.


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