The Research Foundation for SUNY
Ryan Farrell, CPA, CIA has extensive work experience in the field of finance and auditing. Ryan began their career in 2004 as a Senior Accountant at the New York State Department of Labor, where they worked until 2008. From 2008 to 2011, Ryan worked as an Internal Auditor at the NYS Office of Court Administration. In 2011, they joined The Research Foundation for SUNY as a Senior Internal Auditor and later progressed to the role of Internal Audit Manager. Ryan then served as the Associate Director and Vice President for Internal Audit before becoming the Interim Chief Financial Officer in 2023 at the same company. Throughout their career, Ryan has demonstrated their expertise and competence in financial management and internal auditing.
Ryan Farrell, CPA, CIA studied Accounting and Economics at the State University of New York at Oswego. Ryan obtained their Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification from the NYS Education Department in July 2010. Ryan also holds the certification of Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) from The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc. The month and year in which they obtained their CIA certification are not specified.
The Research Foundation for SUNY
The Research Foundation for the State University of New York (RF) is the largest, most comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country. It exists to serve the State University of New York (SUNY) by providing essential sponsored programs administration and innovation support services to SUNY faculty, students and staff who perform life-changing research in life sciences and medicine; engineering and nanotechnology; physical sciences and energy; social sciences; and computer and information sciences. The RF manages SUNY’s research portfolio assisting SUNY faculty, students and staff through every step of the research grant process, allowing them to focus on their work and ensuring compliance with SUNY, grant sponsor and government requirements. Research at SUNY produces more than 200 new technologies every year and the RF works with business and industry, government agencies and other partners to convert SUNY's research capacity into economic growth.