Auditor

With an overarching mission to eliminate ageism and ensure the dignity and quality of life of approximately 1.8 million older New Yorkers, the NYC Department for the Aging is deeply committed to helping older adults age in their homes and creating a community-care approach that reflects a model age-inclusive city. The Bureau of Financial Services is responsible for administering the agency’s operating and capital budget. The bureau ensures that funds are available for the procurement of goods and services, invoices are paid in a timely manner, and that all funds are spent on allowable services, with reasonable and auditable costs that reflect the agency's mission. The bureau reviews audited financial statements from providers and investigates areas of concern. The bureau oversees the Budget, Payment Services, Claiming and Revenue Accounting, and Audit. NYC Aging seeks a dynamic, motivated, and detail-oriented individual to serve as the agency’s Management Auditor in the Audit: Close Out Unit. The Management Auditor will provide oversight and work with independent CPA firms to ensure quality program audits are being completed in a timely manner, follow up with NYC Aging funded non-profit programs on corrective action plans needed as a result of these program audits. The Management Auditor duties include but are not limited to: Provide oversight and quality control over the work done by the independent CPA firms by thoroughly reviewing and analyzing the accuracy of the financial and compliance data/statements presented in the draft audit reports. Audit and verify that the monies are being used appropriately for services and deliverables in accordance with the City of New York and The Department for the Aging's fiscal compliance guidelines. Ensure that the final audit reports are prepared in accordance with NYC Aging's Audit Guide and auditing requirements. Evaluate the findings to see if they accurately capture the deficiencies at hand and follow up with the non-profits on corrective action plans and their implementation. Act as Agency Liaison and provide technical assistance to independent CPA firms and the audited non-profits about deadlines, deficiencies, corrective action plans, questioned costs, etc. Review financial schedules relating to revenue schedules/statements needed by independent CPA(s) for inclusion in audit reports and other related contract closeout work. Review final budget and expenditures schedules needed to assist with contract closeout. Complete special projects for the Audit: Close Out unit. 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: (a) 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 (b) a valid Certified Public Accountant license issued by the New York State Education Department; or (c) a valid Certified Internal Auditor certificate issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). 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 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 Non-profit and City funded social service contract experience preferred. Experience in the field of processing difficult audits and/or exposure to fraud situations a plus. Excellent writing and oral communication skills. 1 to 3 years of professional audit experience a plus. High proficiency in Microsoft Excel. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr