Mission-Driven Compliance & Internal Audit Lead

Catholic Charities of Long Island; Hicksville, New York (NY, NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Long Island is seeking a Compliance and Internal Auditor to strengthen organizational integrity, promote regulatory compliance, and ensure responsible management of programs and resources. Reporting to the CEO, you will drive ethics, risk assessment, and continuous improvement across the agency.

The role emphasizes independent judgment, confidentiality, and collaboration with leadership, with travel across Long Island as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Health Administration, or a related field.
• Three to five years of internal auditing, compliance, or risk management experience.
• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy, fraud, waste and abuse prevention.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel throughout Long Island with NY driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Agency’s Compliance Program, policies, training, and corrective actions.
• Serve as Acting Compliance Officer and HIPAA Privacy Officer, safeguarding confidential information and overseeing privacy and identity-protection initiatives.
• Investigate compliance concerns and coordinate regulatory reviews, external audits, and corrective actions.
• Promote a culture of ethics, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the Agency.
• Lead risk-based internal audits, financial reviews, and the Agency’s Federal Single Audit.
• Identify risks and recommend improvements to internal controls, operations, and fraud prevention.
• Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership, committees, and the Board of Trustees.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Discretion

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Health Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Catholic Charities of Long Island is seeking a Compliance and Internal Auditor to strengthen organizational integrity, promote regulatory compliance, and ensure responsible management of programs and resources. Reporting to the CEO, you will drive ethics, risk assessment, and continuous improvement across the agency.

The role emphasizes independent judgment, confidentiality, and collaboration with leadership, with travel across Long Island as needed.