Quality Assurance Administrator

NYCERS’ Finance Division seeks a Quality Assurance Administrator. Under the direction of the Finance Deputy Director, the
Administrator will have broad oversight of the division, ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records, transactions and
processes, identify issues, and implement corrective actions to maintain compliance and ensure financial accuracy.

The Administrator will support the Finance Deputy Director in leading a dynamic 30-member team and providing management
and leadership guidance for their staff on a variety of general administrative, general and investment accounting, financial
reporting, and banking related issues. The follow-up of delegated work must be very thorough. The Administrator must be a
collaborator and able to facilitate collaboration within the Finance Division and with other internal and external stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:

Financial Record Review:
Conduct thorough reviews of financial records, transactions, and processes to identify potential errors, discrepancies, or areas
for improvement. Provide second-level review of all fiscal transactions for accuracy and completeness.

Issue Identification and Remediation:
Identify and analyze financial discrepancies, errors, or weaknesses in internal controls, and develop and implement corrective
actions to address these issues.

Compliance:
Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, accounting standards, and internal policies.

Process Improvement:
Identify opportunities for process improvement in financial operations and implement changes to enhance efficiency and
accuracy.






DATED: 04/24/2025 POST UNTIL: UNTIL FILLED NYCERS POSTING NUMBER:
009-25-0076

Job Description Continued:

Reporting and Communication:
Prepare and present reports on process improvements, and compliance status to management and stakeholders.

Training and Support:
Provide training and support to other team members on financial processes, procedures, and compliance requirements.

Collaboration:
Collaborate with colleagues, other departments and external auditors to ensure financial integrity and compliance.

An ideal candidate would have:

• Strong accounting background and experience in financial reporting, investment accounting, accounts receivable, and

• Extensive experience and knowledge of auditing and banking principles.
• Experience and demonstrated knowledge of preparing/analyzing year-end audited financial statements for any

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Familiarity with GAAP and GASB, accounting and financial reporting standards for U.S. state and local governments.
• Experience with overseeing and managing external CPA audits
• Strong ability to work under pressure and meet tight financial year-end deadlines.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills.
• An attuned ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Strategic, big-picture thinker.
• Compassion, patience, and strong interpersonal skills.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by 12 credits in mathematics,
statistics, accounting, and/or actuarial science and four years of satisfactory full-time experience implementing the provisions
of a retirement plan involving the use of mathematical, statistical, actuarial or accounting computations, 18 months of which
must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or supervising professionals implementing the
provisions of a retirement plan involving the use of mathematical, statistical, actuarial or accounting computations; or

2. An associate degree or 60 credits from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by 12 credits in
mathematics, statistics, accounting and/or actuarial science and six years of satisfactory full-time experience as indicated in
“1”; or

3. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have 60 credits from an
accredited college or university, including or supplemented by 12 credits in mathematics, statistics, accounting and/or actuarial
science and the 18 months of experience in a supervisory, administrative, managerial or executive capacity as described in “1”
above.

Note:
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.

Note:

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 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.

Note:

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