Deputy Executive Director of Payroll Operations

Responsibilities

• Act as the Chief Payroll Officer for the City of New York, overseeing the disbursement of over 10 million payroll checks totaling approximately $34 billion
• Manage Payroll Customer Service, Payroll Banking and Accounting, Pay and Deductions Analysis, and Citywide Systems Business Analysis
• Oversee proper withholding and remittance of Federal, State, and Local payroll taxes
• Maintain City employees’ individual earnings records and reconcile payroll bank accounts
• Administer the City’s Transit Benefit/Commuter Benefit Program
• Manage the disbursement of over $18 billion in pension payments through the Pension Payroll Management System (PPMS)
• Represent New York City to the IRS, Social Security Administration, and other oversight authorities
• Maintain and enforce uniform payroll policies and procedures

Requirements

• Master's degree in finance, accounting, business, public administration, or a related field plus two years of professional experience, including 18 months in a managerial capacity
• OR a Baccalaureate degree plus five years of professional experience, including 18 months in a managerial capacity
• Experience in budget administration, accounting, fiscal research, or personnel/public administration

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in IRS rules, regulations, and rulings, as well as State and local laws
• Expert knowledge of Payroll Management System (PMS), NYCAPS, and CityTime
• Strong analytical, organizational, and data representation skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

About the Company

The New York City Financial Information Services Agency-Office of Payroll Administration (FISA-OPA) manages the payroll and pension functions for the City of New York.