Senior Deputy Director, Internal Audit & Risk

New York City Housing Development Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan with pension

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Professional development

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) is seeking a Deputy Director of Internal Audit to lead and co-develop a risk-based audit plan, oversee financial, operational, compliance, and IT audits, and strengthen governance across the organization.

Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, you will supervise staff, manage external audit resources, and serve as a key liaison to senior leadership and the Audit Committee, delivering high-quality audit work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 7–10+ years of progressively responsible internal audit experience, including leading complex audits and presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Supervisory experience managing auditors and reviewing audit workpapers and reports.
• Solid knowledge of internal control frameworks and the IIA Standards/IPPF; familiarity with Government Auditing Standards for public-sector work.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for concise reports to senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Strong data analytics skills used in continuous monitoring and audit context.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and audit management and documentation tools (OpsAudit would be a plus).

Responsibilities

• Lead or co-lead the annual risk assessment and develop a dynamic risk-based Internal Audit plan.
• Plan, execute, and review audits covering financial, operational, compliance, IT/cyber, and specialized areas.
• Present audit results to management and the Audit Committee with remediation actions.
• Maintain Internal Audit’s QAIP and coordinate external QA/assessments (QAR) as required.
• Oversee remediation tracking and follow-up reviews to ensure effective action.
• Expand data analytics and continuous monitoring to improve coverage and insight.
• Supervise and develop junior auditors; manage vendors/outsourcers when engaged.
• Ensure audits align with internal policies and relevant professional standards.
• Lead or participate in advisory engagements and special projects.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Data analytics

Written and verbal communication

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field

Advanced degree (MBA, MPA, MSA)

Tools

OpsAudit

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) is seeking a Deputy Director of Internal Audit to lead and co-develop a risk-based audit plan, oversee financial, operational, compliance, and IT audits, and strengthen governance across the organization.

Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, you will supervise staff, manage external audit resources, and serve as a key liaison to senior leadership and the Audit Committee, delivering high-quality audit work.