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Director of Contract Audit

  1. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Posted on: 02/17/2024
  1. Full-time

Location

MANHATTAN

  1. Exam may be required

Department

Audit Bureau

$72,038.00 – $192,152.00

Job Description

This vacancy has now expired.

The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) oversees one of the most complex urban transportation networks in the world.
The Director of Contract Audit, within the Engineering Audit Bureau (EAB), helps to protect the City and the Department of Transportation
(DOT) by safeguarding the integrity of the contract payments processed. The Director of Contract Audit is responsible for monitoring the audit
execution; ensuring audit of Payments of Time and Material (T&M) items, Unit Price items, Lump Sum items; Contract Compliance Testing,
and Internal Control Testing in accordance with EAB's Manual of Procedures and any applicable Government Audit or Internal Audit standards,
the Comptroller's Internal Control Directives, and provisions of the NYS Manual Uniform for Record Keeping (MURK). During the audit,
internal control issues are discussed immediately with the Project Office to avoid recurrence and to reduce/minimize the risk of overbillings,
ensure accuracy of records, as well as promote operational efficiency. The Audit Report, which contains key control issues, disallowance
information, and recommendations to improve the internal control procedure, is issued at the end of the audit. The Director of Contract Audit also
performs Post Audits of selected construction contracts under the supervision of the Executive Director of the Audit Bureau and Engineering Audit
Bureau. The Director of Contract Audit performs special projects and management reporting as directed and provides supervisory oversight of
key staff performing duties related to the aforementioned functions.

Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 8AM - 4PM

Location: 55 Water St Ny Ny

To Apply:
All resumes to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Please go to ww.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for the Job ID # 626051
Current City employees please log into Employees Self Service follow the Careers Link and search for the Job ID # 626051
Most Public Libraries have computers available for use.
No phone calls, faxes or personnel inquiries permitted.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Appointments are subject to Mayor's Office of Management and Budget Approval.
For more information visit www.nyc.dot.gov


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/.



. **IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AUDITOR, OR ELIGIBLE UNDER THE 55A PROGRAM**


Minimum Qualifications

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.


Preferred Skills

Preference given to candidates possessing: Ten or more years’ experience in all stages of the capital contract process from registration through close-out and in the review of change orders, plans and reports. Proven supervisory experience managing a team of auditors involved in the planning and scheduling of audits covering construction work. A record of effective problem solving when dealing with complex issues and multiple stakeholders. Experience in New York City, New York State and Federal government contract procurement policies and procedures.
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.
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.

Job ID

626051

Title code

10010

Civil service title

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AUDI

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

Director of Contract Audit

Posted until

2024-02-29

  1. Manager

Job level

M3

Number of positions

1

Work location

55 Water St Ny Ny

  1. Engineering, Architecture, & Planning

Director of Contract Audit

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