Senior Auditor for Data & Innovation

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York is seeking a Senior Auditor for Data & Innovation to lead audits of contractors under prevailing wage laws and to drive the adoption of AI tools within the Bureau. The role features management of the NYC EComply system and collaboration with IT teams to implement new audit technologies.

The position requires a relevant bachelor’s degree with auditing credits, and professional licenses or certifications such as CPA or CIA are preferred. New York residency is typically required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 24 credits in auditing/related fields and one year of audit experience.
• CPA license or CIA certification as alternative qualifications.
• Assignment II eligibility requires one year as Assignment I or two years of GAGAS/internal/IT auditing experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits of books and records to ensure compliance with labor laws and prepare data in spreadsheets.
• Lead data management in the EComply system for electronic payroll reports.
• Train auditors in adoption of AI tools and produce guidance materials as needed.
• Collaborate with vendors and IS&T to implement new audit technologies and systems.
• Oversee audits related to minimum average hourly wage and 485-x, providing feedback to staff.

Skills

Excel proficiency

AI technologies

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 24 credits in auditing/related field

CPA license

CIA certification

Tools

EComply system

Job description

INTERNAL EMPLOYEES ONLY: This position is open only to the current employees of the Office of the New York City Comptroller.

The New York City Comptroller’s Office works to promote the financial health, integrity, and effectiveness of New York City government, in order to strengthen trust, secure a thriving future for all New Yorkers, and build a more just, equitable, and resilient city. Led by an independently elected citywide official, the comptroller’s office provides checks and balances needed to hold City government accountable for budgeting wisely, investing responsibly, operating efficiently, acting fairly, living up to its obligations and promises, and paying attention to the long-term challenges we face together.

The Bureau of Labor Law sets and enforces the prevailing and living wage, and benefit rates for workers, laborers, and mechanics employed on New York City Public Work projects as well as building service employees on City contracts and certain properties that receive tax exemptions, in accordance with its mandate under state law. The goal of the Worker’s Rights Bureau is to build upon the work that the BLL already does to combat wage theft to expand worker’s rights and enforcement through legislation, policy, procurement, and corporate shareholder engagement initiatives, while strengthening the office’s outreach strategies to educate New Yorkers on their labor rights.

The Comptroller's Bureau of Labor Law seeks a motivated, organized and detail-oriented individual to fill the position of Senior Auditor for Data & Innovation. The Bureau performs investigations and conducts audits of contractors who are subject to the prevailing wage provisions of the New York State Labor Law and other relevant state and municipal labor laws. In addition to performing wage audits, this position will play a lead role in the evaluation and implementation of new technologies in the Bureau's audit processes and will assist in implementing new laws in the Bureau's jurisdiction.

Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To The Following

• Conduct audits of books and records of contractors to determine compliance with relevant labor laws. Perform and review calculations; examine records; perform reconciliations; review and verify accuracy of reports; and prepare data in spreadsheet form.
• Serve as the Bureau's lead point person in managing data in the EComply system, the City's new online portal for collecting and reviewing electronic certified payroll reports in prevailing wage projects.
• Train and support Bureau auditors and other staff in adoption of AI tools and produce guidance materials as needed.
• Along with the Assistant Comptroller for Labor Law, participate in meetings with vendors to preview new technologies, and provide assessment and feedback of tools from an audit perspective. Work with the Comptroller's Bureau of Information Systems and Technology to ensure effective Bureau-wide implementation of new systems.
• Serve as the lead for the team on cases involving the minimum average hourly wage and Real Property Tax Law 485-x. Support the Audit Supervisor in overseeing staff on minimum average hourly wage and 485-x projects. Review audits performed by the Bureau's auditors and provide feedback.
• Perform other related duties as may be required.

MANAGEMENT AUDITOR - 40502

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:

• 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
• a valid Certified Public Accountant license issued by the New York State Education Department; or
• a valid Certified Internal Auditor certificate issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

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

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, working knowledge of other Microsoft Office products, experience with AI technologies and the NYC EComply system is strongly preferred. - Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

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.

, $85,000.00 – $95,000.00