Compliance Auditor

City of New York; Manhattan (KS); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Professional development

Job summary

City of New York is seeking a Community Coordinator to support MWBE certification processes across the five NYC boroughs. The role involves reviewing documentation, conducting site visits, and determining eligibility for minority and women-owned business enterprises.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. The position may include remote work up to two days per week under the Remote Work Pilot Program, with travel to various sites around NYC as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze MWBE, LBE and EBE certification documents for validity, accuracy, and completeness.
• Conduct site visits and desk audits by interviewing applicants and reviewing business records relevant to eligibility.
• Make eligibility recommendations based on analysis of submitted documents.
• Contact clients and SBS vendors to assist with certification applications.
• Draft certification denial and revocation letters for supervisor review.
• Maintain confidential data and update client management system.
• Support inquiries via certification helpline and email; process lead requests.
• Handle archiving/records keeping and manage secure files.

Job description

Agency Description

The Department of Small Business Services (SBS) helps unlock economic potential and create economic security for all New Yorkers by connecting New Yorkers to good jobs, creating stronger businesses, and building a fairer economy in neighborhoods across the five boroughs.

Division Description

The Division of Economic and Financial Opportunity (DEFO) is committed to encouraging a competitive and diverse New York City business environment by promoting the growth and success of small businesses, with special emphasis on historically underserved groups, and ensuring their meaningful participation in the government procurement process. The goals of the division are to increase and retain the number of certified minority and women-owned business enterprises (M/WBE); increase the number of M/WBEs winning government contacts and increase overall M/WBE participation in private and public sector contracting.

Job Description:

• Review and analyze documents received as part of the MWBE, LBE and EBE certification application process (including, but not limited to, financial records, payroll and employee records, tax documents and contract files) to ensure validity, accuracy, and completeness;
• Conduct site visits/desk audits by interviewing certification applicants and reviewing business records to probe complexities relevant to eligibility determinations and evaluate factors or conditions relevant to business operations (e.g., workspaces, equipment, inventory, vehicles, and staffing);
• Make eligibility recommendations based on thorough analysis of business documentation submitted by applicants;
• Contact clients and SBS vendors via telephone and written correspondence to assist with the completion of the certification application process;
• Draft Certification denials and revocation letters for the Field Audit Supervisor’s review;
• Maintain confidential data securely and appropriately as well as routinely update client management system;
• Support inquiries via M/WBE certification helpline and the M/WBE Certification email accounts process all lead requests in the Certification System;
• Handle archiving/records keeping tasks; establish and maintain comprehensive, secure, and retrievable files; process partner agency addendums;
• Provide excellent customer service and interactions with clients;
• Assist with special projects such as supporting and maintaining our existing certification partners, as needed.

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37. However, the nature of the role requires a strong in-person presence, and responsibilities include travel around the 5 boroughs of NYC and on-site engagements as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or

2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or

3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

• A valid New York State Driver's license and ability to drive in and around the New York City region
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizing assignments
• At least 2 years of experience handling and analyzing business and financial documents in an analytical role, e.g., corporate by-laws, partnership agreements, tax returns, and bank statements
• Outstanding verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Professionalism, strong work ethic, sound judgment and attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and comfortable learning new computer programs
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and diverse groups of people
• Fluent in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, and Haitian Creole a plus.

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.