Financial Officer Jobs in New York
Financial Officer jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, concentrated in financial services, banking, private equity, healthcare systems, and multinational corporate headquarters, with openings at every level from junior treasury analyst to chief financial officer. The heaviest hiring is in New York City, White Plains, and Melville, where institutions like JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and NYU Langone Health maintain large finance teams with consistent demand. The most sought-after specialties in the New York market are corporate treasury, financial planning and analysis, and regulatory reporting. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Chief Financial Officer - Global Functions, Operations & Technology
Reports to: Citi's Chief Financial Officer
Citi’s Global Functions, Operations and Technology (O&T) groups centralize critical operations, all technology functions, and global functions including Finance and Risk. This expansive scope is reported in Citi’s Corporate Other segment and covers nearly 50% of Citi’s total expense base, making O&T a pivotal driver of efficiency and strategic enablement across the firm.
Chief Financial Officer, Global Functions, Operations & Technology Job Description
Reporting directly to Citi's Chief Financial Officer, this is a career-defining opportunity to serve as the strategic financial architect for Citi’s Global Functions division. We are seeking a visionary leader to co-pilot the business, transcending traditional finance to shape long-term strategy, drive transformational change, and unlock new vectors of growth. As the CFO of Global Functions, Operations & Technology, you will partner with the executive management team, acting as a trusted advisor to the Global Functions, Operations & Technology organization. You will be empowered to influence the strategic direction.
Core Mandates:
Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership:
- Strategic Architect & Co-Pilot: Serve as the lead financial architect and strategic co-pilot to the Functions Head, shaping long-term strategy and translating it into actionable financial plans that drive exceptional performance and achieve business objectives.
- Primary Financial Counsel: Act as the primary financial counsel to senior leadership, guiding pivotal decisions related to target setting, investment prioritization, and resource allocation.
- Stakeholder Representation: Represent the financial integrity and strategic vision of the Global Functions, O&T units in high-stakes negotiations and presentations to internal and external stakeholders, including C-suite executives, the Board, and regulators.
Transformation & Innovation:
- Modernization Champion: Champion a culture of innovation by leading the modernization of the finance function. Drive the strategic adoption of AI, automation, and advanced analytics to unlock predictive insights, enhance operational efficiency, and build a world-class, digitally-enabled finance organization.
- Large-Scale Change Leadership: Lead and execute large-scale change initiatives, partnering closely with Technology and other Finance disciplines to re-engineer financial processes for greater agility, scalability, and insightful decision-making.
- Forward-Thinking Agenda: Challenge the status quo and drive a forward-thinking agenda that anticipates the future of finance and its evolving role within Global Functions.
Financial Stewardship & Performance Optimization:
- Sophisticated Expense Management: Orchestrate a sophisticated expense management strategy that meticulously balances strategic investments supporting business growth initiatives with rigorous financial discipline to maximize profitability and shareholder return.
- Financial Narrative Leadership: Lead the financial narrative for the Corporate Other externally disclosed segment, overseeing robust forecasting, strategic planning, and insightful analytics that clearly illuminate performance drivers and guide strategic adjustments.
- Robust Control Environment: Uphold and continuously enhance a robust control environment, ensuring the firm's reputation and financial integrity are safeguarded by embedding comprehensive risk assessment and compliance into the core of all business decisions.
Executive Leadership & Talent Development:
- Inspiring Global Team Leadership: Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing global team of senior finance professionals, setting a clear and ambitious strategic vision for their growth and success.
- World-Class Talent Cultivation: Cultivate a world-class finance organization by actively attracting, retaining, and mentoring top talent, thereby building a robust pipeline of future leaders for the firm.
- Culture of Excellence: Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence, empowering the team to navigate complex financial challenges and consistently achieve ambitious organizational goals.
Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate:
- 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience within a global financial services organization, adept at managing complex relationships across matrixed organizations.
- Minimum 5 years of proven CFO or equivalent executive financial experience, serving as a strategic partner to executive-level business leaders.
- A visionary leader with a demonstrated ability to provide astute advice and innovative solutions on complex financial opportunities and risks to senior management.
- Extensive experience in leading large-scale digital transformation and change management initiatives within highly complex financial services environments.
- Deep expertise in financial stewardship, encompassing strategic planning, capital allocation, advanced financial analytics, and robust risk management frameworks.
- Exceptional executive presence and superior communication skills, with a proven ability to influence, negotiate, and build consensus among a diverse range of senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives and external partners.
- Proven ability to effectively lead, inspire, and develop large, diverse global teams of high-caliber professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Master's degree or equivalent advanced degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is highly preferred.
Job Family Group: Finance
Job Family: Finance Management
Time Type:
Primary Location: New York New York United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $250,000.00 - $500,000.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
Most Relevant Skills
Assessment, Budgeting, Business Acumen, Credible Challenge, Financial Acumen, Management Reporting, Planning and Organizing, Problem Solving, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management.
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
Chief Financial Officer - Global Functions, Operations & Technology
Reports to: Citi's Chief Financial Officer
Citi’s Global Functions, Operations and Technology (O&T) groups centralize critical operations, all technology functions, and global functions including Finance and Risk. This expansive scope is reported in Citi’s Corporate Other segment and covers nearly 50% of Citi’s total expense base, making O&T a pivotal driver of efficiency and strategic enablement across the firm.
Chief Financial Officer, Global Functions, Operations & Technology Job Description
Reporting directly to Citi's Chief Financial Officer, this is a career-defining opportunity to serve as the strategic financial architect for Citi’s Global Functions division. We are seeking a visionary leader to co-pilot the business, transcending traditional finance to shape long-term strategy, drive transformational change, and unlock new vectors of growth. As the CFO of Global Functions, Operations & Technology, you will partner with the executive management team, acting as a trusted advisor to the Global Functions, Operations & Technology organization. You will be empowered to influence the strategic direction.
Core Mandates:
Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership:
- Strategic Architect & Co-Pilot: Serve as the lead financial architect and strategic co-pilot to the Functions Head, shaping long-term strategy and translating it into actionable financial plans that drive exceptional performance and achieve business objectives.
- Primary Financial Counsel: Act as the primary financial counsel to senior leadership, guiding pivotal decisions related to target setting, investment prioritization, and resource allocation.
- Stakeholder Representation: Represent the financial integrity and strategic vision of the Global Functions, O&T units in high-stakes negotiations and presentations to internal and external stakeholders, including C-suite executives, the Board, and regulators.
Transformation & Innovation:
- Modernization Champion: Champion a culture of innovation by leading the modernization of the finance function. Drive the strategic adoption of AI, automation, and advanced analytics to unlock predictive insights, enhance operational efficiency, and build a world-class, digitally-enabled finance organization.
- Large-Scale Change Leadership: Lead and execute large-scale change initiatives, partnering closely with Technology and other Finance disciplines to re-engineer financial processes for greater agility, scalability, and insightful decision-making.
- Forward-Thinking Agenda: Challenge the status quo and drive a forward-thinking agenda that anticipates the future of finance and its evolving role within Global Functions.
Financial Stewardship & Performance Optimization:
- Sophisticated Expense Management: Orchestrate a sophisticated expense management strategy that meticulously balances strategic investments supporting business growth initiatives with rigorous financial discipline to maximize profitability and shareholder return.
- Financial Narrative Leadership: Lead the financial narrative for the Corporate Other externally disclosed segment, overseeing robust forecasting, strategic planning, and insightful analytics that clearly illuminate performance drivers and guide strategic adjustments.
- Robust Control Environment: Uphold and continuously enhance a robust control environment, ensuring the firm's reputation and financial integrity are safeguarded by embedding comprehensive risk assessment and compliance into the core of all business decisions.
Executive Leadership & Talent Development:
- Inspiring Global Team Leadership: Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing global team of senior finance professionals, setting a clear and ambitious strategic vision for their growth and success.
- World-Class Talent Cultivation: Cultivate a world-class finance organization by actively attracting, retaining, and mentoring top talent, thereby building a robust pipeline of future leaders for the firm.
- Culture of Excellence: Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence, empowering the team to navigate complex financial challenges and consistently achieve ambitious organizational goals.
Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate:
- 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience within a global financial services organization, adept at managing complex relationships across matrixed organizations.
- Minimum 5 years of proven CFO or equivalent executive financial experience, serving as a strategic partner to executive-level business leaders.
- A visionary leader with a demonstrated ability to provide astute advice and innovative solutions on complex financial opportunities and risks to senior management.
- Extensive experience in leading large-scale digital transformation and change management initiatives within highly complex financial services environments.
- Deep expertise in financial stewardship, encompassing strategic planning, capital allocation, advanced financial analytics, and robust risk management frameworks.
- Exceptional executive presence and superior communication skills, with a proven ability to influence, negotiate, and build consensus among a diverse range of senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives and external partners.
- Proven ability to effectively lead, inspire, and develop large, diverse global teams of high-caliber professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Master's degree or equivalent advanced degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is highly preferred.
Job Family Group: Finance
Job Family: Finance Management
Time Type:
Primary Location: New York New York United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $250,000.00 - $500,000.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
Most Relevant Skills
Assessment, Budgeting, Business Acumen, Credible Challenge, Financial Acumen, Management Reporting, Planning and Organizing, Problem Solving, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management.
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
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Financial Officer Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- AmTrust Financial2
- Columbia University2
- Morgan Stanley2
- Stifel Financial2
- Ameriprise Financial1
Top Industries Hiring
- Investment & Asset Management11
- Education6
- Banking & Financial Services4
- Technology & Software4
- Insurance3
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in financial officer jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics required by most New York employers
- CPA or CFA credential strongly preferred for senior financial officer roles in New York
- Five or more years of progressive financial management or corporate finance experience
- Demonstrated experience with financial reporting under U.S. GAAP standards
- Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and enterprise platforms such as SAP or Oracle
- Strong knowledge of SEC regulations and New York State financial compliance requirements
Financial Officer Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a financial officer in New York?
The standard path starts with a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, followed by several years in corporate finance or accounting roles. While New York does not require a state-issued license to hold the title of financial officer, most employers in the New York market treat the CPA credential issued through the New York State Board of Public Accountancy or the CFA designation as a de facto requirement for mid-level and senior roles.
Which companies hire financial officers in New York?
Employers hiring financial officers in New York right now include AmTrust Financial, Columbia University, and Morgan Stanley, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's concentration of global bank headquarters, asset managers, insurance carriers, and large hospital systems means demand for financial officers stays broad across both for-profit and nonprofit sectors.
Which New York cities have the most financial officer jobs?
New York, Brooklyn, and Buffalo are the cities with the most financial officer openings in New York. New York City drives the large majority of postings because of its density of corporate headquarters, major bank offices, and healthcare institutions, while White Plains and Melville generate openings through regional corporate campuses and the financial operations of large suburban employers.
Are there remote financial officer jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than most fields, given that financial officer work is largely analytical and desk-based. About 21% of financial officer openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the strong adoption of flexible arrangements across the state's finance and corporate sectors. Roles focused on financial planning and analysis or treasury operations tend to have the most remote flexibility, while positions with audit oversight or investor relations responsibilities more often require an on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a financial officer in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a financial analyst or junior treasury associate role, which large New York employers including major bank operations groups, hospital systems like Northwell Health, and corporate finance teams at Fortune 500 firms headquartered in the city regularly fill with recent graduates. Pursuing the CPA through the New York State Board of Public Accountancy or beginning the CFA program while in an analyst seat signals commitment and accelerates promotion. Rotational finance programs at large New York institutions are another concrete on-ramp.
Where can I find and apply to financial officer jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to financial officer jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the New York market. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and target location, and apply directly from each listing.
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