Audit Manager (2 Positions)

The New York City Comptroller’s Office works to promote the financial health, integrity, and effectiveness of New York City government, in order to strengthen trust, secure a thriving future for all New Yorkers, and build a more just, equitable, and resilient city. Led by an independently elected citywide official, the comptroller’s office provides checks and balances needed to hold City government accountable for budgeting wisely, investing responsibly, operating efficiently, acting fairly, living up to its obligations and promises, and paying attention to the long-term challenges we face together.

The Audit Bureau conducts informative and meaningful audits, independent assessments, and objective reviews to examine and report on City operations and services. The Bureau strives to improve the City’s financial position, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure that services are provided efficiently, effectively and equitably. By reporting our findings to City officials, oversight bodies and the public, we increase transparency and accountability, promote integrity, and strengthen public trust.

The Audit Manager will be responsible for overseeing multiple audit engagements. The Audit Manager will report to the Assistant Comptroller and will oversee 2 to 3 audit supervisors and approximately 8 to 10 auditors.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Managing audits of the operations of City agencies and entities under contract with the City;
• Overseeing the planning of audit engagements;
• Assigning staff to conduct audits based on their knowledge and background, with a view towards staff development as well as Bureau needs;
• Providing general supervision to field supervisors and audit teams throughout the audit process;
• Ensuring the quality and integrity of the audit and audit findings;
• Complying with generally accepted government auditing standards;
• Developing recommendations to correct problems identified as a result of the audit;
• Producing audit reports that are clearly written and understandable to the auditee and to the general public;
• Managing and leading teams of supervisors and staff auditors, providing necessary and clear direction, training and support; and
• Performing other related management, audit functions and assignments as required.

Minimum Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in auditing, accounting, finance, economics, statistics, law, quantitative or qualitative research methodology, mathematics, data science, management, public or business administration, computer science/information technology, or a related field, and five years of full-time experience in performance auditing according to Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), information technology auditing, internal auditing and/or financial auditing, at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial or executive capacity or in the supervision of several teams of auditors.

Preferred Skills

• Experience conducting performance audits pursuant to generally accepted government auditing standards;
• Substantial supervisory experience, overseeing a minimum of 4 staff for a minimum of 6 years , in a complex governmental setting is ideal;
• Knowledge of functions and processes of New York City agencies;
• Knowledge of and experience in general management techniques (e.g., monitoring and designing productivity improvements, using labor management techniques; etc.); and
• Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills; and
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.

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.