Director of External Audits | City of New York Jobs

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As an integral part of the Legal Matters Division, the Director of External Audits helps evaluate controls, assess risks, and monitor adherence to city, state, and federal requirements as they relate to external audits. The Director provides guidance to audit staff, contributes to audit program development, reviews audit findings, and supports the follow-up of corrective actions. The Director promotes strong governance, transparency, and accountability across the organization while helping to maintain a robust culture of integrity and compliance.

Responsibilities of the Director of External Audits include:
-Plan and oversee external audits to assess financial, operational, and compliance risks.
-Contribute to the development and implementation of audit programs and annual audit plans based on risk assessments.
-Support the leadership of the Audit and Compliance team by providing guidance, training, and quality review of audit work.
-Participate in reviewing internal controls and recommending improvements to strengthen efficiency and compliance based on external audit processes and findings.
-Help ensure compliance with city, state, and federal regulations, as well as internal policies.
-Assist in the preparation of detailed audit reports summarizing findings, risks, and recommendations for leadership.
-Support the monitoring of corrective action plans to verify resolution of issues identified through audits.
-Collaborate with department heads and external auditors to coordinate audit activities and share relevant information.
-Provide input to senior leadership on risk management, governance practices, and policy enhancements.
-Help maintain compliance documentation and ensure timely reporting to oversight bodies.
-Stay informed about regulatory changes and assist in adjusting policies or audit plans accordingly.
-Oversee special projects and initiatives as assigned.

HOURS/SHIFT
Day - Due to the necessary support duties of this position in a 24/7 operation, the candidate may be required to work various shifts such as weekends and/or nights/evenings

WORK LOCATION
Brooklyn, NY

TO APPLY: FOR OTI EMPLOYEES ONLY

Only permanent employees in the title and those that are reachable on the civil service list are eligible to apply.

* Interested applicants with other civil service titles who meet the preferred requirements should also submit a resume for consideration

Please go to www.cityjobs/jobs/search and search for Job ID # 757746

SUBMISSION OF A RESUME IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW
APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OVERSIGHT APPROVAL

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.

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Minimum Qualifications

1. A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area. 18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in the areas described in "1" above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

The successful candidate should possess the following:-Excellent analytical and critical-thinking skills to identify risks, evaluate internal controls, and interpret complex regulatory requirements. -Exceptional communication and report-writing skills, with the ability to present findings clearly to leadership and stakeholders. -Strong organizational and project-management skills, able to manage multiple audits, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously. -Collaborative and relationship-building skills for working effectively with internal departments, external auditors, and leadership teams. -High integrity and sound judgment, with a commitment to confidentiality, ethical conduct, and objective decision-making.

55a Program

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.

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.