IMPORTANT NOTE: ONLY CANDIDATES WITH A PERMANENT MANAGEMENT AUDITOR CIVIL SERVICE TITLE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN) WHEN APPLYING AND INDICATE IN YOUR COVER LETTER IF YOU ARE A PERMANENT MANAGEMENT AUDITOR.

NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public confidence and encourage compliance while providing exceptional customer service.

The Internal Audit Division plans and conducts internal audits of DOF operations and activities and makes recommendations for improvements. This includes reviewing and testing internal controls, examining the adequacy of policies and procedures, and monitoring compliance. Internal Audit also manages the external audit process, serving as a liaison for external auditors, coordinating responses to questions and information requests, and compiling and managing agency-wide annual reports on internal controls, corruption hazards, and inventory. It liaises with Finance Information Technology and Legal Affairs on required IRS reporting. In addition, Internal Audit follows up on the implementation status of internal and external audit recommendations.

The Internal Audit Division (IAD) is seeking one motivated individual to join their team. Under direct supervision, duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

- Conduct internal audits of agency operations and activities according to generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS). Internal audits include understanding and analyzing internal operations, identifying risks, evaluating systems and controls, reporting findings, and making recommendations.
- Analyze and evaluate computer systems, IT security policies, procedures, and controls.
- Conduct internal inspections to address the safeguard requirements the IRC and the IRS impose to protect federal tax returns and return information.
- Draft memos, prepare audit programs and workpapers to document findings.
- Draft effective audit reports to present findings and make recommendations.
- Assist in preparing annual reports.
- Monitor previously issued audit recommendations to ensure implementation.
- Work on special projects assigned by management.

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.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

This position will require employees to have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to an additional background investigation before appointment. The candidate(s) will be required to pass the FTI background investigation as a term and condition of employment.

MANAGEMENT AUDITOR - 40502

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.

- 1-2 years of IT audit experience and intermediate understanding of IT general and application controls. - Ability to work independently when given specific instructions. - Excellent oral and written communication skills. - Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills. - Familiar with enterprise networks, data center, virtualization, storage, backup, disaster recovery, high availability, encryption, mobile and cloud systems. - Familiar with Windows administration and knowledge of server-side development. - Familiar with COBIT framework and the NIST. - Microsoft Word/Excel knowledge. - Highly organized, motivated, and self-directed professional. - Capable of handling multiple projects at the same time and meet deadlines. - Demonstrate flexibility in responding to changes in assignment and job responsibility. - Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation is preferred, pursuing CISA designation or willingness to pursue CISA. - Possesses basic audit skills (CPA or CIA). - Be able to think outside the box as there are new initiatives underway.

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/.

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.