Lead Auditor (various positions) - New York City, NY : Job Details

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: All applicants must be full-time employees of the Office of the Comptroller currently serving in the functional title of Staff Auditor for at least two (2) or more years.

The Office of the New York City Comptroller's Bureau of Audit (Bureau) is responsible for conducting audits and other reviews of matters relating to or affecting the City's finances, operations, and programs. The Bureau is seeking highly motivated and experienced Auditors to serve as Lead Auditors on various audit projects undertaken by the bureau. Lead Auditors will assist Audit Supervisors and Managers in the planning, coordination, and execution of audits of City agencies, contractors doing business with the City, and private organizations and public entities receiving City funds or operating franchises or concessions on City-owned property.

Lead Auditors must be capable of exercising independent judgement and will direct and lead complex and significant audits. They will be accountable for the proper and timely completion of GAGAS-compliant audit procedures, as well as non-GAGAS reviews, and will assist the Audit Supervisors in day-to-day supervision of assigned audits.

Under direction of the Audit Supervisor, responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Acts as a team leader to ensure all audit/review programs are effectively executed and tests and procedures are properly developed and implemented to meet the objectives of the engagement;

* Works closely with the audit team in identifying appropriate audit criteria and developing all five elements of findings;

* Coordinates the work of the audit team and/or performs as the only assigned auditor to ensure the timely and effectively progression of the audit;

* Reviews audit work papers to ensure all analyses are accurate, well-documented and relevant to the audit objectives, findings and conclusions;

* Assists the Audit Supervisor in preparing periodic audit status updates;

* Represents the Audit Supervisor at meetings with the auditee and internal senior management; and,

* Performs other related work as directed.

ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY / QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must be full-time employees of the Office of the Comptroller currently serving in the functional title of Staff Auditor for at least two (2) or more years. Candidates serving in permanent civil service titles must have completed their probationary periods in their respective civil service titles to be eligible to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Skills

PREFERRED SKILLS IN ADDITION TO MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - Demonstrated ability to successfully complete complex and challenging audits or reviews requiring a high degree of analytical and communication ability - Experience conducting audits in accordance with GAGAS performance auditing standards and/or internal audit standards published by the IIA - Exhibited leadership ability in a team environment - Excellent writing skills and, - Excellent time management record.

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

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.