Audit Director
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The Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) advises the Mayor and Deputy Mayor for Public Safety on criminal justice policy and is the mayor's representative to the courts, district attorneys, defenders, and state criminal justice agencies, among others. The office designs, deploys and evaluates citywide strategies to drive down crime, reduce unnecessary arrests and incarceration, and improve the system's fairness. MOCJ works with law enforcement and city agencies, non-profits, foundations, and others to implement data-driven strategies that address current crime conditions, prevent offending, and build strong neighborhoods that ensure enduring safety.

About the Role:

The Audit Director will be responsible for overseeing all audit and compliance activities within MOCJ. The individual will play a critical role in ensuring the effective implementation and monitoring of internal controls, risk management processes, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Audit Director will report to the Deputy Chief Financial Officer and work closely with Executive Leadership and other stakeholders to provide recommendations for improving operational efficiency and effectiveness. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Develop and implement a comprehensive audit and compliance strategy in alignment with the Agency's goals and objectives.

* Lead and oversee audits, ensuring the timely and accurate completion of audit activities.

* Perform and oversee the conduct of audit surveys and fieldwork, the evaluation of the systems of internal control, management and operational effectiveness, and the analyses of the accuracy, validity and completeness of recorded transactions.

* Establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal and/or external auditors, regulatory agencies, and other relevant stakeholders.

* Review work prepared by auditors to ensure that it has been annotated properly, and adequately support audit findings.

* Draft timely, comprehensive, and factually correct audit reports including findings and recommendations. Ensure that the audit reports are performed in accordance with auditing standards.

* Represent MOCJ at entrance conferences to discuss the scope and methodology of the audit and exit conferences to discuss audit findings and recommendations.

* Review draft audit reports, prepared by contracted CPA firm, of MOCJ's program providers to ensure that the report complies with the audit scope and objectives, findings are based on accurate examination and analysis, and recommendations are reasonable, defensible, and support contract stipulations.

* Participate in the development and delivery of training programs related to audit, compliance, and risk management for stakeholders, including agency staff.

* Consult and collaborate with MOCJ Program, Contracts and Finance areas to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and provide recommendations for improvements to mitigate risks and enhance operational efficiency.

* Perform other related functions and assignments, as needed.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME, COVER LETTER, AND REFERENCES

Minimum Qualifications

1. Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university?

2. Do you have an associate degree from an accredited college or university along with two (2) years of experience with administrative, analytic, coordinative, supervisory or liaison responsibilities?

3. Do you have a four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent approved by a state's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization along with four (4) years of experience as described in question 2 above?

4. Do you have a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that described in questions 1, 2, and/or 3 above?

Preferred Skills

* Bachelor'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 - A master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CFE) is preferred. - A minimum of four years of experience in audit, compliance, or risk management, preferably within the public sector or government agencies. - Strong understanding of audit methodologies, internal controls, risk assessment, and compliance frameworks. - Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate audit findings and recommendations to diverse audiences. - Analytical mindset with the ability to think critically and problem-solve in a dynamic and complex environment. - Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently, and complete multiple audit assignments simultaneously. - Extensive knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and standards applicable to government entities, such as GAAP, GASB, and OMB Circulars. - Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME, COVER LETTER, AND REFERENCES

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.