NEW ROCHELLE, NY (August 09, 2025) — The City of New Rochelle is actively seeking an experienced municipal finance professional to replace its current Finance Commissioner, Ed Ritter, who is set to step down. A job posting notification highlights the open position, detailing the responsibilities and qualifications required for the role.
The Commissioner of Finance will have full authority over the management and administration of the City’s financial affairs under the direction of the City Manager. Duties include, but are not limited to, the preparation and compilation of current income and expenditure estimates for the annual budget, including capital budget estimates; supervision of the receipt, custody, and disbursement of all City funds; oversight of accounting records, payrolls, pre-auditing, and the processing and payment of invoices; development and implementation of financial plans and budgeting; preparation and submission of financial reports to the City Manager and City Council; establishment and maintenance of uniform systems of accounts and records for all administrative departments and officials; and examination and audit of all claims for payment.
The Department of Finance employs a full-time staff of 23 employees across services areas including Accounting & Treasury, Purchasing & Risk Management, Tax Collection, Assessment, and General Services. Safeguarding city assets in compliance with NYS Law, City Charter, and Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP) is paramount.
Qualifications require a minimum of 5 years’ experience, including preparation of budgets for a municipal government, with 3 must be in a high-level management position. Candidates must be inclusive of forecasting revenue and expenditure. Knowledge of public administration with the ability to write and speak effectively is essential. A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or Public Administration, or a closely related field, is required, with CPA preferred. The position offers a salary range of $158,916 to $264,288 and remains open until filled, with applications posted since July 28, 2025.
Currently, Ed Ritter serves as the Finance Commissioner, a role he was appointed to on January 1, 2022. Ritter joined the City in 2019 as Deputy Finance Commissioner/Treasurer, managing the Tax Office and Purchasing Department while overseeing the Payroll Department. He supervised the finances of over forty capital projects and provided analysis for both the capital and operating budgets.
Ritter began his career in accounting and spent over two decades serving in various Westchester municipalities, including Briarcliff Manor, Town of Bedford, and Village of Irvington, as well as the North Salem CSD. He received his BS in Accounting from St. Thomas Aquinas and is enrolled in the MBA/Public Administration program at Southern New Hampshire University.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter with major accomplishments to Michelle Oliveros, Commissioner of Human Resources, at CivilService@newrochelleny.gov.
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