Director of Finance & Administration
At a glance
Director-level Finance Leadership role at Rfcuny. New York · full-time · $100,000–$105,407 base.
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What you'll do
- Build and reconcile budgets for grants and contracts, then track forecasts, spending and cost controls
- Prepare funder invoices and financial reports while checking them against college, university and grant rules
- Process payroll submissions, staff pay records and personnel paperwork with accurate supporting documentation
- Arrange contracts for training venues and lodging, handling vendor discussions through execution
- Advise L&DP leaders on fiscal and administrative planning for training programs, institutes, conferences and events
What you bring
- A relevant master’s degree or at least eight years in increasingly responsible financial or accounting administration
- Hands-on strength in budget development, fiscal forecasting, financial management and expense analysis
- Working proficiency with accounting and financial management systems, plus Microsoft Office
Who this fits
This director-level role suits someone who can lead fiscal administration while coordinating with L&DP, Hunter College, CUNY and funding agencies. You’ll work from Hunter College in New York and join the L&DP leadership team.
From the employer
Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY).
The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries.
We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY.
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Job Title: Director of Finance & Administration
Location: Hunter College
Department: Silberman School of Social Work
Division: Learning & Development Projects
Status: Full-Time
Salary: $105,407
General Description
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.
Key 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.
Qualifications
Required Education & Experience
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.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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.
Pay Range:
$100,000 - $105,407
RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.