Director of Finance & Administration

Research Foundation Cuny; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 105,407; Part time

Job summary

A university research foundation in New York is seeking a Director of Finance & Administration. In this role, you will be tasked with managing the fiscal and administrative responsibilities of various grants and initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree and a strong background in financial management and budgeting, along with excellent leadership and communication skills. You will ensure compliance with funding requirements while contributing to strategic planning within the organization.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field OR 8 years of experience.
• Experience with budget development and financial management.
• Proficiency in financial management systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor program budgets across multiple grants.
• Ensure timely fiscal reporting and compliance.
• Oversee payroll processes and personnel actions.

Skills

Financial management

Budget development

Leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

8+ years in financial or accounting administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Accounting systems

Job description

Director of Finance & Administration page is loaded## Director of Finance & Administrationlocations: New York, NYtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR751Thank 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.Primary Location:HUNTER COLLEGEBargaining Unit:No**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****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.The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges. RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.