Director of Internal Audits and Compliance | City of New York Jobs

FOR OTI EMPLOYEES ONLY

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At OTI, we offer great benefits, and the chance to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on millions of people. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with other passionate professionals who share your drive and commitment to making a difference through technology.

As an integral part of the Legal Matters Division, the Audits and Compliance unit is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and management of internal audits to ensure that OTI follows city, state, and federal regulations. The role is responsible for evaluating internal controls, identifying risks, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and recommending improvements to enhance operational efficiency and accountability. This position will coordinate with agency leadership, oversee the preparation of audit reports, and monitor corrective actions. As a trusted advisor to leadership, 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 Internal Audits and Compliance include:
-Plan and oversee internal audits to assess financial, operational, and compliance risks.
-Develop and implement audit programs and annual audit plans based on risk assessments.
-Lead the audit and compliance team, providing guidance, training, and quality control over audit work.
-Review internal controls and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.
-Ensure compliance with city, state, and federal regulations, as well as internal policies.
-Oversee the preparation of detailed audit reports summarizing findings, risks, and recommendations for leadership.
-Monitor corrective action plans to ensure issues identified during audits are resolved.
-Collaborate with Division leadership and Director of External Audits to coordinate audit activities and share relevant information.
-Advise senior leadership on risk management, governance practices, and policy improvements.
-Maintain compliance documentation and ensure timely reporting to oversight bodies.
-Stay updated on regulatory changes and adjust 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 # 757727

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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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ANALYST - 1002E

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:-Several years of progressively responsible experience in auditing, compliance, internal controls, or risk management, including supervisory responsibility. -Strong knowledge of governmental accounting standards, audit methodologies, and regulatory frameworks. -Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and report-writing skills. -Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and integrity.

55a Program

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.

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.