Job

Financial Services Director

Location New York, NY 10006
Date Posted February 23, 2023
Job ID 9449
Employment Type Retained
Scion Executive Search (www.scionexecutivesearch.com) has been retained to conduct the search for a Director of Financial Services at the Professional Staff Congress (www.psc-cuny.org) (PSC). This is a full-time professional, confidential, position reporting to the Executive Director of the PSC. Work is currently partially remote and will be based in their New York City office.
 
The Professsional Staff Congress, AFT Local 2334, is a progressive, activist union, representing 30,000 faculty and staff at The City University of New York (CUNY). PSC is seeking to hire an experienced individual who can work independently and ensure financial soundness and stability for a union of dedicated and diverse union workers and elected leaders. Along with PSC’s Treasurer, the Director of Financial Services is entrusted with the union’s finances and must prioritize its financial security.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
  • Prepare payroll and remit payroll tax payments, administer TransitCheck plan
  • Work with PSC Treasurer to prepare annual budget and monthly financial statement
  • Prepare annual LM2 report, review and file 5500s
  • Track and record receivables and payables, prepare accruals, pay invoices
  • Track and pay per capita to affiliates, prepare reports for reimbursement from affiliates
  • Track investment and bank accounts
  • Prepare and track depreciation schedules
  • Facilitate annual staff Pension Plan and State Workers Comp audits
  • Administer staff pension and 401(k) plan: prepare reports and statements, track investments, complete insurance questionnaires, attend Trustees meetings
  • Prepare applications and reports to insurers
  • Report on COPE finances
  • Staff PSC Finance Committee
  • Prepare PSC chapter budgets, track and report on chapter budget income and expenses
  • Track, report on, invoice and pay shared rent and staffing with PSC Welfare Fund
  • Provide pension related year-end census data for all professional staff members
  • Other duties as assigned
 
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
  • Strong financial, organizational, and skills
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise independent, and financially sound judgment
  • Knowledge of financial software, including Quick Books, and standard office computer networks, hardware, and software, including Excel
  • Knowledge of accounting practices and procedures
  • Strong written and verbal interpersonal skills
  • 7 years of office financial administration experience, at least 4 of which should be for a union is highly preferred
  • Have knowledge of LM2 reporting, and ability to train during a 2-3 month transition period with the outgoing Director on LM2 filing
  • Experience working with a union with an annual operating budget of at least $10 million is highly preferred
  • 4-year college degree
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and accommodate competing demands
 
COMPENSATION: 
$120-130k, depending on experience, plus a comprehensive benefit package.
 
HOW TO APPLY:
PSC CUNY has retained the services of Scion Executive Search, a national executive search firm specializing in mission-driven organization recruitment, to assist in conducting this important search. For immediate consideration please apply with your resume and cover letter, formatted in Microsoft Word, via: www.scionstaffing.com/job/9449
 
Please address applications to:
Braden Busch, Executive Search Principal
Scion Executive Search
(888) 487-8850 ext. 102
Application deadline: November 30,2022.
PSC is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people of color strongly encouraged to apply.
 
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