Lead Auditor, Risk Assessment, Audit & Accountability

Note : This position is open only to City of New York employees serving in the permanent civil service title of Management Auditor or those who are permanent in a comparable civil service title.

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and is universally recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety, and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values.

The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full Management Auditor - LII in the Office of Internal Audit & Control. Reporting directly to the Director, Risk Assessment & Accountability, the successful candidate will :

• Supervise professional auditors engaged in performing complex financial, operational, and performance-based audits in accordance with professional auditing standards.
• Supervise and coordinate the preparation of enterprise risk assessments in compliance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
• Assist and coordinate with the development of enterprise risk management policies, in accordance with federal, state, and local rules, regulations, policies, and practices, and in collaboration with various internal stakeholders.
• Assist and coordinate efforts in the development of effective internal control environments, including policies, procedures, and actions to assess, manage, and mitigate risks.
• Supervise the development and implementation of audit plans for each audit assignment detailing audit steps, procedures, and methodology to be followed by audit staff.
• Supervise and coordinate the annual internal reviews, NYC Comptroller's Directive 1, and inventory closeout of supplies.
• Assist with developing written responses to external audit recommendations.
• Liaison with external auditors; attend Entrance & Exit Conferences.
• Assist with preparing and / or reviewing written reports detailing audit findings and recommendations.
• Supervise special audit-related projects, further improve internal controls.

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 :

B) undergraduate or graduate credits from an accredited college or university 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

Master's Degree in Accounting, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor. Two years of experience in conducting risk assessments, large scale.

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.

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