Lead Auditor, Risk Assessment, Audit & Accountability

Management Auditor - LII

The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full Management Auditor - LII in the Office of Internal Audit & Control. Reporting directly to the Director, Risk Assessment & Accountability, the successful candidate will :

• 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.
• 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, further improve internal controls.

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 : (A) one year of full-time satisfactory experience in management auditing, financial 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); or 2. A satisfactory combination of education and / or experience equivalent to "1" above. Education and / or experience may be substituted as follows : (A) 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; (B) 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

Master's Degree in Accounting, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor. Two years of experience in conducting risk assessments, large scale.

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.

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 studentaid.gov / pslf / .

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.

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.

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