The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is the nation’s largest and oldest public housing authority, with a Public Housing and Section 8 Programs that provide housing for approximately 600,000 New Yorkers.

Position Summary

NYCHA is seeking a qualified and dynamic individual to serve as an Administrative Auditor in the Department of Internal Audit and Assessment. The successful candidate will serve as a valued member of internal audit team, providing the auditing and administrative services necessary for the department to achieve its business goals and objectives with the utmost professionalism, and highest level of integrity and ethics. The Administrative Auditor will report to the Vice President of the Department of Internal Audit and Assessment.

Primary Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Administrative Auditor include, but are not limited to the following:

- Assist in coordinating and managing of all external audits of the Authority’s operations, performed by Federal, State, and City agencies, including GAO, HUD-OIG, HUD, NYS Comptroller, NYC Comptroller, NYC Department of Health, NYS Education Department, etc.
- Participate in Entrance and Exit Conferences as well as Overview Meetings with the External Auditors from various government entities (GAO, HUD, NY State Comptroller’s Office, NYC Comptroller’s Office, etc.).
- Review and analyze the draft audit reports submitted by the External Auditors, and formulate the Authority’s responses to the audit findings, in concert with various business units in the Authority. Track implementation of the audit recommendations agreed to by the Authority, including preparation of periodic status updates of the Authority’s corrective actions as requested by the oversight agencies.
- Prepare responses and status updates in response to the NYCHA IG/DOI’s Policy and Procedure Recommendations, in concert with various business units in the Authority.
- Recommend new internal audits or modifications to existing internal audit programs to address high-risk areas identified by the External Auditors.
- Assist in preparing Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Manual(s).
- Assist in coordinating the contract for internal audit function services and processing payments.
- Assist in coordinating the submission of annual Single Audit of the Authority, including Management Letter Comments and audit of Financial Statements, Schedule of Federal Financial Assistance and pertinent reports prepared under the U.S. Single Audit Act.
- Assist in administering the contract related to the annual Single Audit of the Authority, including preparation of the Request For Proposals (timeframe: every five years), execution of the related contracts (timeframe: every five years), and processing payments for auditing and additional services fees (timeframe: at least four payments in a year).
- Assist in coordinating annual Audit & Finance Committee schedule; and coordinate Audit & Finance Committee information sharing and meetings.
- Update Audit Committee follow-up items (as needed) and maintain documentation in folder.
- Conduct special assignments or tasks, as requested by the Vice President of Internal Audit and Assessment.

NOTE: Due to the existence of a civil service list, candidates must have permanent civil service status in the title of Administrative Management Auditor to be considered.

NOTE: 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. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the link below:

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/downloads/pdf/psb/100_1.pdf

Additional Information

1. INTERAGENCY TRANSFERS INTO NYCHA OF THOSE PERMANENT IN TITLE ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE FACE OF AN ACTIVE AND VIABLE NYCHA PROMOTION LIST OR PREFERRED LIST FOR THE SAME TITLE.
2. NYCHA employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
3. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 24 credits in accounting, including one course each in advanced accounting, auditing and cost accounting and five years of full-time experience in management auditing, EDP auditing, financial accounting and/or financial auditing, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or in the supervision of several teams of auditors; or
2. A valid Certified Public Accountant License or a certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor and four years of full-time experience as indicated in "1" above, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or in the supervision of several teams of auditors.

- Internal audit experience or performing operational reviews of business and operational processes. - Certification in at least one of the following is strongly preferred: CIA, CPA, CISA or CFSA. - Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Government Accounting Standards, and Government Auditing Standards. - Ability to understand the relationship between information technology and business issues. - Demonstrated managerial skills with ability to build trust with various business units in the organization. - Experience working in highly regulated fields where sensitive third-party data is frequently handled (e.g. government agencies, healthcare, finance). - Highly experienced with a sound knowledge of NYCHA’s structure and goals. - Ability to implement policies and procedures in a collaborative manner with colleagues across various backgrounds. - Be part of a team in fast-paced environment with ability to balance multiple assignments simultaneously while demonstrating a strong attention to detail and being highly organized. - Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects and tasks with minimal oversight. - Excellent verbal, written, and social communication skills. - Possess strong analytical skills. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other utility applications (e.g., Visio, Power Point and Excel).

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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

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.