Ryan Farrell - Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance and Administration
Ryan Patrick Farrell is the chief financial officer and vice president of finance and administration. In this capacity, he serves as the corporation's officer and oversees the economic strategy and operations, ensuring the RF’s fiscal health, reporting obligations, managing risk, and supporting growth initiatives. Previously, Mr. Farrell served as vice president of internal audit services, overseeing and directing the independent appraisal of RF operations to minimize risk, supporting the efficient and effective delivery of services to customers, and ensuring the integrity and accuracy of corporate records and reports. He acts as a consultant with all management levels on finance, risk, and internal controls over financials. He routinely reports activities through the Finance Committee of the RF Board of Directors.
Mr. Farrell has over 20 years of experience in finance and internal auditing. Before joining the RF, Mr. Farrell served New York State NYS Department of Labor and the NYS Office of Court Administration. In these roles, he was part of critical teams that performed financial reconciliations, reviews of agency processes, and audits of local court operations. He took lead auditor responsibilities on several engagements.
Mr. Farrell is both a certified public accountant and a certified internal auditor. He is a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors, the New York State Society of CPAs, and the Association of College and University Auditors. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a minor in economics from the State University of New York at Oswego.
Contact Information:
Phone: (518) 434-7018
E-mail: ryan.farrell@rfsuny.org