Senior Auditor I

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework 1 day/week

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York City seeks a Senior Auditor I to perform assurance, operational, consulting, and contract audits with moderate complexity. The role requires independent work and the ability to develop value-added recommendations in line with IPPF and COSO.

You will work with clients to understand operations and supervise junior staff on audit projects. Assignments include contract and multi-agency audits, preparing audit programs, and ensuring proper

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting, auditing or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in financial/operational/technology auditing or related work.
• Knowledge of internal audit standards (IIA/IPPF) and COSO framework.

Responsibilities

• Determine audit scope, assign staff, and plan required man-days.
• Exercise independent judgment and apply IPPF/COSO guidelines.
• Prepare workpapers, audit reports, and evidence for conclusions.
• Supervise junior auditors and support cross-agency projects.

Skills

Good written and oral communication

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Audit techniques

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Auditing/CS or related field

Tools

COSO framework

GRC systems

PC-based / Client-server applications

IBM mainframe platforms

Job description

Hours Of Work

8:00 am - 4:30 pm (7.5 hours/day, or as required)

Description

JOB TITLE: Senior Auditor I

Dept/Div: Audit Services

Supervisor: Audit Director

WORK LOCATION: 2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004

Hours Of Work: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (7.5 hours/day, or as required)

FULL/PART-TIME: FULL

Salary: $92,564

Deadline: 9/25/2026

Please note that this position is only open to MTA employees.

This position is eligible for telework, which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

Opening

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities.

Job Summary

Senior Auditor I conducts assurance, operational, consulting, and contract audits with moderate complexity, has successfully and timely completed them for at least three years, and is able to work independently during most aspects of the audit. They develop appropriate and value-adding recommendations in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards, the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) for Internal Auditing, incorporating good business judgment and skills. They perform work in a professional manner, have developed and maintained a professional working relationship with clients, understand client business operations, and have successfully completed MTA audits or similar. Senior Auditors are expected to assist in the supervision of junior Auditors I and II.

Senior Auditor I's assigned to Operations are responsible for the completion of four full scope audits per year that can address more than one agency or business function, as well as management support projects as assigned. Able to work independently during most aspects of the audits.

Senior Auditors I assigned to Contract audits are responsible for the cost proposal, change order, final cost, and claim audits of contracts, varying in value from $3 million to greater than $100 million. They also perform pre-award overhead rate reviews, retainage audits of multi-year capital contracts, and targeted reviews of operating contracts and Capital Program Management, and RFP/procurement procedures.

Responsibilities

• Determine the extent of required audit testing, staff assignments, and projection of man-days required to complete audits. Prepares audit programs and suggests changes to such during the course of review, to ensure objectives of audits are achieved.
• Exercises independent judgment on work assignments.
• Fully understands MTA policy and practice on audits, including IPPF standards and how to apply them on audits; is able to explain procedures clearly to others, may aid and assist more junior members of the department.
• Understands the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) model, which is the internal control framework of the MTA, and can incorporate the framework in the development of the audit program and audit recommendations.
• Prepares and/or reviews workpapers to ensure conclusions reached are supported by sufficient evidential data.
• Prepares audit reports and written material based on detailed analysis for inclusion in audit reports in a clear and highly professional manner.
• Validates and ensures proper documentation is uploaded in the GRC to close the recommendations.
• Prepare audit programs and suggest changes to them during review to ensure objectives of audits are achieved.
• Assist in orienting new staff, as appropriate, and supervise staff as needed.
• Conduct a full cost/benefit analysis of audits
• Assist in or conduct special projects as needed and aid the department in whatever manner necessary for it to meet its business objectives.
• Develop relationships across agencies to obtain support from more senior management as needed to complete more complex multiagency projects
• Expected to demonstrate independent and professional judgment. Position requires leadership skills and the ability to demonstrate self-development by learning client business functions and by developing and maintaining professional client work relationships.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Analytical, business judgment, and time management skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with departmental and agency staff and more senior management.
• Ability to perform assigned audit tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
• Knowledge of the IIA and the IPPF internal audit standards, as well as applicable governmental, MTA, and Audit Services specific regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• Knowledge of PC applications and computer-assisted audit techniques.
• Understanding of audit practices, including audit program and workpaper development, and ability to orient more junior staff as needed in these areas.
• Understanding of risk assessment.
• Ability to address problems and tactfully bring them to management’s attention.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Accounting, Auditing, Computer Science, or other related business, or operational field or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in financial/operational/technology contract type auditing or related industry experience and/or demonstrated performance as an Auditor II with successful and timely completion of audit assignments.

The Following Is/are Preferred

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) - Attainment of or in the process of attaining within 1-1/2 years.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) - Attainment of or in the process of attaining within 1-1/2 years.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Attainment of or in the process of attaining within 1-1/2 years.
• Progress toward at least one certification preferred within 1-1/2 years.
• Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP) upon hire.
• GAGAS, IIA Standards, Internal Control Standards (COSO), applicable City, State, and Federal regulations, MTA and agency-specific policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology Framework (COSO ERM), applicable City, State and Federal Regulations; All-Agency and Agency-Specific Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines. Knowledge of PC based/Client-server (LAN) system applications; security software; IBM mainframe platforms; Telecommunications Technology. Understanding of MTA Information Services Policies and Procedures (SDLC methodologies/approaches). Proficiency in computer audit techniques and tools; PC based (Windows and DOS) applications.
• Ability to conduct concurrent complex assignments timely and accurately.
• Familiarity with the MTA’s policies and procedures.

Other Information

May need to work outside of normal work hours (i.e., evenings and weekends)

Travel may be required to other MTA locations or other external sites.

According to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including those concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.