Executive Director, Compensation and Benefits

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

Paid leave

Job summary

City of New York seeks an Executive Director-level Administrative Accountant to oversee HR/payroll audits across multiple systems. The role focuses on accuracy, data integrity and timely resolution of audit findings while ensuring compliance with laws and policies.

The position requires strong leadership, attention to detail and the ability to manage a large payroll staff, with experience in NYPD/City databases and government payroll processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 24 credits in accounting and four years of accounting/auditing experience, or CPA with 18 months in admin/managerial capacity.
• Ability to oversee audits of HR and payroll transactions and ensure accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee auditing of HR and payroll transactions across multiple systems.
• Conduct time balance audits for separating employees and military personnel.
• Process NYCAPS transactions and leave adjustments in City Time.
• Generate and analyze reports in CHRMS, NYCAPS and other systems.
• Respond to union inquiries and coordinate with Leaves and Overpayment units.
• Manage payroll staff and ensure timely completion of duties.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Microsoft applications

NYC databases familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree with accounting coursework

CPA license (preferred)

Tools

PMS

CHRMS

NYCAPS

Pi

Job description

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships.

Under the direction of the Assistant Commissioner, Human Resources Division the department is seeking a detail-orientated and experienced individual to oversee auditing of various human resources and payroll transactions.

The Executive Director will play a key role in conducting employee separation audits, processing time and leave transactions, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of employee data across multiple human resources and payroll systems. In this role, the selected candidate will support the timely and accurate resolution of audit findings, system updates, and employee inquiries in accordance with applicable laws, rules, policies, and departmental standards.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following

• Conduct time balance audits for separating employees and military personnel to ensure accuracy and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Process and update NYCAPS transactions, including the submission of system tickets as required to resolve discrepancies or processing issues.
• Review and implement DP-2001 submissions and process manual leave adjustment transactions in City Time in accordance with governing guidelines.
• Generate and analyze system reports in CHRMS, NYCAPS, and other applicable systems to support auditing and reconciliation activities.
• Research and resolve time and leave discrepancies.
• Ensure all activities are performed in full compliance with applicable laws, rules, and policies.
• Perform related duties as assigned or as necessary to support operations
• Manage a large payroll staff working on the following:
• Annuity, Welfare and Legal Payments: Reports are generated via the Welfare Benefits and Annuity System (WBAS) and payments are contingent on reviewing Payroll Management System

(PMS) and/or New York City Automated Personnel System (NYCAPS) and making any necessary corrections. Payments are processed using the Financial Management System (FMS).

Responding to questions from the unions.

• Civilian Salary and Longevity: Working closing with OPA processing the collective bargaining increases, including the additions to gross within the prescribed time. Preparing Radio Bonus

payments, annual leave payments, holiday payments and collective bargaining increases, as well as salary merit and promotions. Additionally, processing any step or level maturations.

Working closely with the Overpayment unit. Responding to written and telephone inquiries.

• Check Distribution: working closely with the Leaves unit and the Overpayment unit to ensure checks are released. Pulling checks from old commands to new command. Ensure only

authorized employees pick up checks for commands. Annual distribution of W-2 to commands; Ensure Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime payments to ceased members.

• Personnel Data works to ensure check distribution is manned, checks are picked up, social conditions changes are processed and processes the City Waiver taxes.
• Uniformed Personnel: ensures new recruits are entered into Payroll in a timely manner, processes annual steps, longevity differentials and night shift differential payments and processes

collective bargaining increases.

• Taxable Fringe: annual calculation of departmental vehicle usage for taxable fringe to affect personnel for inclusion in W-2.

Preferred Skills

• A leader who spearheads team development and fosters a culture of high performance - Possesses a 'get-it-done' mindset with a proven track record of quick execution. - Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills - Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet established deadlines. - Proficiency in Microsoft applications. - Familiarity with New York City databases (PMS, CHRMS, NYCAPS, Pi). - Ability to work effectively as part of a team. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills. - Ability to work independently while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

In compliance with federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre‑tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOUNTANT - 10001

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in accounting, including one course each in advanced accounting and auditing, and four years of satisfactory full-time professional accounting or auditing experience, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity or supervising a staff performing accounting or auditing work; or
• A valid New York State Certified Public Accountant license and at least 18 months of satisfactory full-time professional accounting or auditing experience in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or supervising a staff performing accounting or auditing work.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

, $94,050.00 – $242,675.00