Director of External Audits

Office Of Technology And Innovation (Oti) Director Of External Audits

The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) leverages technology to drive opportunity, improve public safety, and help government run better across New York City. From delivering affordable broadband to protecting against cybersecurity threats and building digital government services, OTI is at the forefront of how the City delivers for New Yorkers in the 21st century. At OTI, we offer great benefits, and the chance to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on millions of people. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with other passionate professionals who share your drive and commitment to making a difference through technology.

As an integral part of the Legal Matters Division, the Director of External Audits helps evaluate controls, assess risks, and monitor adherence to city, state, and federal requirements as they relate to external audits. The Director provides guidance to audit staff, contributes to audit program development, reviews audit findings, and supports the follow-up of corrective actions. The Director promotes strong governance, transparency, and accountability across the organization while helping to maintain a robust culture of integrity and compliance. Responsibilities of the Director of External Audits include :

• Plan and oversee external audits to assess financial, operational, and compliance risks.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of audit programs and annual audit plans based on risk assessments.
• Support the leadership of the Audit and Compliance team by providing guidance, training, and quality review of audit work.
• Participate in reviewing internal controls and recommending improvements to strengthen efficiency and compliance based on external audit processes and findings.
• Help ensure compliance with city, state, and federal regulations, as well as internal policies.
• Assist in the preparation of detailed audit reports summarizing findings, risks, and recommendations for leadership.
• Support the monitoring of corrective action plans to verify resolution of issues identified through audits.
• Collaborate with department heads and external auditors to coordinate audit activities and share relevant information.
• Provide input to senior leadership on risk management, governance practices, and policy enhancements.
• Help maintain compliance documentation and ensure timely reporting to oversight bodies.
• Stay informed about regulatory changes and assist in adjusting policies or audit plans accordingly.
• Oversee special projects and initiatives as assigned.

HOURS / SHIFT Day - Due to the necessary support duties of this position in a 24 / 7 operation, the candidate may be required to work various shifts such as weekends and / or nights / evenings.

WORK LOCATION Brooklyn, NY

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Preferred Skills :

55a Program :

This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program.

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.