Staff Auditor

DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City’s most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies what we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of city government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York.

Our Commitment To Equity, Effectiveness, And Sustainability Guides Our Work Providing City Agencies With The Critical Resources And Support Needed To Succeed, Including

• Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees.
• Managing 55 public buildings.
• Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property.
• Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.
• Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.
• Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.
  
  

When you work at DCAS, you're not just working for one agency, but in service of them all. It's an opportunity to provide impactful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our website at nyc.gov/dcas to learn more about the work we do.

CAS’s Audit & Compliance Services (ACS) consists of the following units:

• Engineering Audit.
• Vendor Contract Audit.
• Internal Audit.
• Non-Public Schools Audit Program; and
• External Audit Coordination.
  
  

Audit & Compliance Services (ACS) assists management with identifying and prioritizing areas or processes that require attention and audit/review focus by gaining an understanding of the processes and procedures as they currently exist; performing tests of controls to verify whether controls are working as designed; and providing observations and recommendations to improve processes and controls. ACS is also tasked with the coordination of all external audit activities and Agency responses to those audits; the review of required Federal grant reporting; the coordination of the City's Financial and Single Audits; the preparation and review of NYC Comptroller’s Directive 1, the DOI Agency Anti-Corruption Report, and the Agency Internal Control Statement; preparation and reporting of quarterly metrics identified by DOI; and developing and assisting in managing corrective action plans. ACS is also tasked with auditing DCAS program to reimburse non-public schools for allowable costs associated with security guard services to help provide assurance that this program is operating within the stated parameters. Besides this, a new unit within ACS was established to manage and monitor audits conducted by CPA firm(s), to audit Citywide Vendor Contracts.

Conducting detailed financial, operational, and management audits and reviews of Agency programs, activities, and contractors, among others. Assisting the audit supervisor with the preparation and review of NYC Comptrollers Directive 1 Agency submission, Department of Investigation (DOI) Agency Anti-Corruption Report and the Agency Internal Control Statement. Assessing the adequacy of internal controls and measure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies with limited supervision. Preparing and issuing audit reports detailing audit testing, methodology, finding and recommendations to improve agency operations. Assisting with developing, tracking and following up on corrective action plans that guide the lines of service in implementing recommended actions. Performing special projects, assignments, and initiatives on an as needed basis. Assisting the Non-Public Schools Audit team with site visits, insurance, and invoice reviews, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in accounting, including one course each in: advanced accounting, auditing, and cost accounting; and one of the following:
• one year of full-time satisfactory experience in management auditing, financial 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); or
• A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. Education and/or experience may be substituted as follows:
• two years of full-time satisfactory experience in financial or managerial accounting may be substituted for the one year of experience described in "1(A)" above;
• undergraduate or graduate credits from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in management, computer science, public administration, and/or business administration may be substituted for up to 9 semester credits in accounting, on a credit for credit basis.
  
  

However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree including or supplemented by 15 semester credits in accounting, including one course each in advanced accounting, auditing, and cost accounting, and one of the following: at least one year of the experience described in "1(A)" above or its equivalent; or a Certified Public Accountant license; or a Certified Internal Auditor certificate, as described in "1(B)" or "1(C)" above.

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 management auditing, financial auditing, and/or information technology (IT) auditing.

Preferred Skills

• Significant experience of vendor contract and/or financial auditing, and auditing of claims for payment to assess their validity on a pre or post payment basis. - Knowledge in auditing, government audit standards and professional ethical guidelines - Familiarity with local, state, and federal rules, agreements and regulations relating to internal audit and compliance. - Strong communication skills, including oral communication, report writing, and presentation skills - Proficiency in problem-solving, critical thinking and project management with the ability to manage multiple priorities at one time. - Ability to promote the value of internal audit within the Agency - Keeping abreast with regulatory changes and industry standards - Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships/partnerships - Service-orientation mindset
  
  

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.

, $61,206.00 – $70,387.00