Auditor

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York’s NYC Aging Department seeks a dynamic Management Auditor to oversee independent CPA audits, verify proper use of funds, and ensure compliance with fiscal guidelines. The role reports through the Audit: Close Out unit and supports nonprofits with corrective actions.

The position requires a relevant degree with auditing/finance credits and professional audit experience or CPA/ CIA certification, strong writing skills, and high Excel proficiency. NYC residency is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 24 credits in auditing, accounting, finance, economics, statistics, law, quantitative or qualitative research, mathematics, data science, management, public/business administration, computer science/IT, or related field.
• One of the following: one year of auditing experience (GAGAS, financial/internal/IT); or NYS CPA license; or IIA CIA certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of draft audit reports by independent CPA firms for accuracy and compliance.
• Verify funds are used for services and deliverables per guidelines; ensure reports meet Audit Guide and requirements.
• Evaluate findings and follow up with nonprofits on corrective actions and implementation.
• Serve as liaison and provide technical assistance to CPA firms and nonprofits on deadlines, deficiencies, and costs.
• Review financial schedules and contract closeout documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Complete special projects for the Audit: Close Out unit.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Writing & communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree plus 24 credits in auditing/finance/economics/IT or related field

Job description

The NYC Department for the Aging (NYC Aging) promotes and supports inclusive, safe, affordable, healthy aging. NYC Aging remains steadfast in its role and responsibility to preserve the dignity and quality of life for approximately 1.8 million diverse older New Yorkers by eliminating food insecurity, providing access to affordable, stable housing, enhancing access to quality healthcare services and protecting older New Yorkers from harm and abuse with the ultimate goal of a more age-friendly city in which older adults can age gracefully with respect.

The Bureau of Financial Services is responsible for administering the agency’s operating and capital budget. The bureau ensures that funds are available for the procurement of goods and services, invoices are paid in a timely manner, and that all funds are spent on allowable services, with reasonable and auditable costs that reflect the agency's mission. The bureau reviews audited financial statements from providers and investigates areas of concern. The bureau oversees the Budget, Payment Services, Claiming and Revenue Accounting, and Audit.

NYC Aging seeks a dynamic, motivated, and detail-oriented individual to serve as the agency’s Management Auditor in the Audit: Close Out Unit. The Management Auditor will provide oversight and work with independent CPA firms to ensure quality program audits are being completed in a timely manner, follow up with NYC Aging funded non-profit programs on corrective action plans needed as a result of these program audits.

The Management Auditor duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide oversight and quality control over the work done by the independent CPA firms by thoroughly reviewing and analyzing the accuracy of the financial and compliance data/statements presented in the draft audit reports.
• Audit and verify that the monies are being used appropriately for services and deliverables in accordance with the City of New York and The Department for the Aging's fiscal compliance guidelines.
• Ensure that the final audit reports are prepared in accordance with NYC Aging's Audit Guide and auditing requirements. Evaluate the findings to see if they accurately capture the deficiencies at hand and follow up with the non-profits on corrective action plans and their implementation.
• Serve as Agency Liaison and provide technical assistance to independent CPA firms and the audited non-profits about deadlines, deficiencies, corrective action plans, questioned costs, etc.
• Review financial schedules relating to revenue schedules/statements needed by independent CPA(s) for inclusion in audit reports and other related contract closeout work. Review final budget and expenditures schedules needed to assist with contract closeout.
• Complete special projects for the Audit: Close Out unit.

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Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in auditing, accounting, finance, economics, statistics, law, quantitative or qualitative research methodology, mathematics, data science, management, public or business administration, computer science/information technology, or a related field, and one of the following:
• (a) one year of full-time satisfactory experience in performance auditing according to Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), financial auditing, internal auditing, and/or information technology (IT) auditing; or
• (b) a valid Certified Public Accountant license issued by the New York State Education Department; or
• (c) a valid Certified Internal Auditor certificate issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, at least one year of experience as a Management

Special Note

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, at least one year of experience as a Management Auditor - Assignment I or at least two years of experience in performance auditing according to Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), internal auditing, financial auditing, and/or information technology (IT) auditing.

Preferred Skills

• Non-profit and City funded social service contract experience preferred.
• Experience in the field of processing difficult audits and/or exposure to fraud situations a plus.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills. 1 to 3 years of professional audit experience a plus.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

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.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.