The Director of the Internal Audit Unit, working with Agency Management, develops an annual audit plan to control the safeguarding of Agency/City resources and to assure that selected procedures are in compliance with City rules and regulations. Primary audit areas include: procurement, payroll and timekeeping, inventory, Workers Compensation payments, Cashiers Unit transactions and automobile usage. The Director of Internal Audit works as the audit liaison with outside auditors, which includes compiling and responding to requests from the Citywide Auditors in the preparation of the City’s Financial Statements. The Director of Internal Audit is also responsible to prepare the Law Departments Annual Financial Integrity Compliance Statement which requires year-long testing of the Agency’s internal control environment and DOIs Anti-Corruption statement. Other functions include being the liaison and monitor of our access to outside computer systems including NYS Criminal Database (CRIMS), the Federal Courts Database (PACER) and the NYS DMVs Database. The Director of Internal Audit also provides guidance regarding agency procedures as to how they impact accounting for and the safeguarding of City assets; or performs assignments equivalent to those described.
Reporting directly to the Deputy Chief of Administration, the Director of Internal Audit essential duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
- Prepare annual and semi-annual audit reports for the Chief and Deputy Chief of Administration. These reports include: GASB 49 - Condemnation and Pollution annual report, GASB 51 and single audit reports.
- Work in conjunction with the Director of Security and Facilities Management to confirm division/unit equipment that is ready for salvage.
- Assist with special audit assignments as directed.

1. 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.

- Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. Word processing and data entry knowledge required. - Team Management Skills - Strong oral & written communication skills - Ability to multi-task

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.

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.