DHS Audit Services is primarily responsible for the procurement and tracking of DHS vendor audits which are performed by contracted auditors. They ensure that public monies are spent as intended and in accordance to the contract, Agency rules and regulations, and in conformance with established accounting procedures.

Additionally, DHS Audit Services ensures that providers comply with applicable rules and regulations and that the entity’s internal controls are functioning as intended. Currently, the DHS Human Service Provider portfolio consists of 324 contracts worth $3,229,734,934. In addition, DHS Audit Services also conducts internal audits of vendors, business operations, and close-out audits of contracted vendors ending their relationship with DHS.

DHS Audit Services is recruiting for (1) one Administrative Management Auditor NM II to function as a Director of DHS Audit Services.

The Director of DHS Audit Services will:

- Oversee audits conducted by the unit to monitor agency compliance with applicable laws,
regulations and internal procedures. Work closely with management staff to implement appropriate
corrective actions.

- Oversee the CPA audits to ensure that DHS Human Service providers are utilizing funds efficiently
and economically and are adhering to applicable regulations and DHS directives. Coordinate, in
conjunction with HHS/Shared Services, the award of contracts to qualified CPA firms to perform
DHS program audits of providers.

- Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with the officials in the NYC and NYS Comptroller's
offices, other oversight agencies and provider organizations. Represent DHS in meetings regarding
audits by those agencies, including the negotiation of DHS audit responses to all external audits;
oversee and coordinate OHS management in the preparation of OHS responses to all external audits.
Ensure implementation of corrective action via issuance of directives and facilitating meetings with
stakeholders.

- Plan, develop, and implement programs, policies and procedures to accomplish the agency's audit
responsibilities.

- Represent the agency in all audits. Alert senior management to sensitive and critical issues that
may affect HRA/OSS/OHS.

- Responsible for compliance in financial audits for all OHS programs, as well as audits for the
agency's 324 human services providers.

- Develop and implement the annual Strategic Audit Plan. Establish auditing standards, procedures
and activities to ensure adherence to the goals and mission of the agency; develop, plan and
implement written policies and procedures for a professional standards review/quality control
program to ensure that work performed by the OHS Audit Unit meets government auditing standards.

- Serve as the primary liaison to federal, state and city government officials in responding to audits
conducted by them.

- Conduct analyses and prepare reports on unit operations and personnel. Determine the need for
contractual support services for the unit, defines the scope of such services and manages
the contract. Develop, prescribe and promote acceptable standards or workflows and accountability.
Conduct in service staff training to ensure that audit staff meets continuing education requirements
of GASS.

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.

- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to independently follow through and manage multiple tasks/projects concurrently - Excellent written, oral, interpretive and interpersonal skills - Works well independently and also within a team setting - Detailed oriented and able to produce quality audit work within established deadlines - Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Excel, MS Word, and other MS Office applications - Operational audit experience preferred

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.

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.