Deputy Director, Internal Audit & Risk Management

New York City Department of Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City Department of Education seeks a Deputy Director of Internal Audit for the Board of Education Retirement System (BERS) to lead and manage the Internal Audit Department. This role involves planning, supervising, and delivering complex financial, IT, and operational audits, with strong emphasis on technical leadership and QA review.

Reporting to the Director of Internal Audit, the Deputy Director provides guidance, mentors staff, and ensures audits are completed on schedule while

Qualifications

• Provides technical leadership to audit staff throughout all phases of the audit process.
• Performs planning, execution, supervision and quality review of audits.
• Ensures compliance with professional auditing standards and departmental methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, oversee and participate in audit projects, including financial, operational, performance, and IT audits.
• Oversee all phases of audit engagements, including risk assessments, audit planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow up activities.
• Review and verify audit workpapers, testing, analyses, calculations, sampling methodologies, and supporting documentation.
• Write, review, and edit audit reports and recommendations based on audit findings.
• Collaborate with external auditors, regulatory agencies, and other oversight bodies.
• Provide independent advisory services on policies, procedures, and IT governance.

Skills

Technical leadership

Coaching

Audit planning

Quality review

Mentoring

Education

Baccalaureate degree

Tools

Audit management software

Job description

New York City Department of Education seeks a Deputy Director of Internal Audit for the Board of Education Retirement System (BERS) to lead and manage the Internal Audit Department. This role involves planning, supervising, and delivering complex financial, IT, and operational audits, with strong emphasis on technical leadership and QA review.

Reporting to the Director of Internal Audit, the Deputy Director provides guidance, mentors staff, and ensures audits are completed on schedule while