Lead Auditor, Risk Assessment, Audit & Accountability

Lead Auditor, Risk Assessment, Audit & Accountability

City of New York, Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY)

This position is open only to City of New York employees serving in the permanent civil service title of Management Auditor or those who are permanent in a comparable civil service title.

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department’s main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs.

Responsibilities

Supervise professional auditors engaged in performing complex financial, operational, and performance-based audits in accordance with professional auditing standards.

Supervise and coordinate the preparation of enterprise risk assessments in compliance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations.

Assist and coordinate with the development of enterprise risk management policies, in accordance with federal, state, and local rules, regulations, policies and practices, and in collaboration with various internal stakeholders.

Assist and coordinate efforts in the development of effective internal control environments, including policies, procedures, and actions to assess, manage, and mitigate risks.

Supervise the development and implementation of audit plans for each audit assignment detailing audit steps, procedures, and methodology to be followed by audit staff.

Supervise and coordinate the annual internal reviews, NYC Comptroller's Directive 1 and inventory closeout of supplies.

Assist with developing written responses to external audit recommendations.

Liaison with external auditors; attend Entrance & Exit Conferences.

Assist with preparing and / or review written reports detailing audit findings and recommendations.

Supervise special audit-related projects to further improve internal controls.

Minimum Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, 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 the above.

Two years of full-time satisfactory experience in financial or managerial accounting may be substituted for the one year of experience described above.

Undergraduate or graduate credits from an accredited college or university 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.

Preferred Skills

Master’s Degree in Accounting

Certified Public Accountant

Certified Internal Auditor

Two years of experience in conducting risk assessments, large scale

55(a) 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Salary Range

$72,997.00 – $110,412.00

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