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$170,000 – $175,000 a year
Full Job Description
- The Internal Controls and Compliance Unit provides independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the Agency’s operations by reviewing and evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management, governance and control processes established by the Agency to safeguard its assets; secure the accuracy and reliability of its records; ensure the compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures; and promote the efficiency of operations.
- Conduct audits/reviews of different Agency operations to provide reasonable assurances that the Agency is in compliance with applicable laws, procedures and regulations;
- Identify risks to the Agency and work with management to develop processes that minimize risks and encourage efficiency and effectiveness;
- Plan, coordinate and monitor all audit phases, and prepare detailed written reports on findings and recommendations for improvements and corrective actions/internal controls planned by management to mitigate risks;
- Follow-up on audit recommendations to ensure correction of deficient or exposed areas previously reported, and implementation of agreed-upon corrective actions;
- Continuously review, evaluate and improve the systems of internal control in place throughout the Agency;
- Serve as the liaison for the agency when a Line of Service is audited by external agencies;
- Ensure that the Engineering Audit Office complies with the Comptroller’s Directive #7;
- Liaise with DCAS’ project managers and Fiscal and Business Management to ensure that prompt and accurate payments go out to the contractors;
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to optimize output and ensure compliance;
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with the Agency’s leadership and external auditors, providing guidance and/or consultation in the development of strategies to improve financial and/or operational performance of the business; and
- Ensure that the Unit is performing its work in accordance with established professional standards and remain up-to-date of emerging trends and best practices that can be incorporated into the work of the Unit.
- Ensure that the Unit is performing its work in accordance with established professional standards and remain up-to-date of emerging trends and best practices that can be incorporated into the work of the Unit.
The Executive Director of Internal Controls and Compliance will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Unit, which includes a team of internal auditors and engineering auditors while ensuring that mandated reporting to the Mayor’s Office of Operations, the various Agency Lines of Service, the NYC Department of Investigation and the Comptroller’s Office comply with all applicable deadlines and reporting guidelines. Some of the job functions will include but are not limited to:
Minimum Qual Requirements
1. A master’s degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area. 18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in the areas described in “1” above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described in “1” above.
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in the areas described in “1” above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described in “1” above.
Preferred Skills
- Certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or equivalent
- Strong knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS) and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Proven audit and compliance experience, preferably for a government entity
- Knowledge of the NYC Comptroller’s Directives related to Audit and Internal Controls
- Familiarity with the NYC Department of Investigation’s Quarterly Reports
- Demonstrated proficiency in process design, optimization and documentation incorporating internal control concepts and compliance procedures
- Excellent critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate complex issues and develop control recommendations based on audit findings
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to consistently and accurately analyze large amounts of data and to compile detailed, clear reports
- Proven working knowledge of all applicable auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules, and industry regulations
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Strong project management, time management and prioritization skills
- Ability to build professional staff into a cohesive team, provide developmental opportunities to team members and provide meaningful feedback on performance
- Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively supervise staff and effectively work with all levels of management to effectuate change
- Highly skilled in customer service-oriented interaction with internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Visio, Excel, PowerPoint and with various accounting software and databases
To Apply
Please go to http://www.nyc.gov/jobs or http://www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID#: 425815
NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED. NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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