NYC Department of Social Services
Position Overview
The DSS Accountability Office (DSS‑AO) protects the integrity of social services programs administered by the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) and ensures that DSS complies with all statutory, regulatory, and contractual standards. The Bureau of Internal and Contracted Audits (BICA) ensures that DSS/DHS/HRA providers comply with applicable rules and regulations and that their internal controls function as intended. This position is critical to ensuring oversight entities’ mandates are completed and to safeguarding public funds.
BICA is recruiting for one Administrative Management Auditor (NM I) to function as an Assistant Director. The Assistant Director will review contracts, develop audit plans, supervise audit teams, and report findings to senior program leadership.
Responsibilities
Develop an overall audit plan for each internal audit engagement based on defined objectives.
Set the overall strategy, scope, staff, timeline, and activities for each audit.
Develop an audit program—a checklist of procedures or tests—to complete each audit.
Manage a team of internal auditors and conduct periodic meetings to discuss progress and resolve audit issues.
Perform limited reviews of schedules and work papers to verify accuracy of calculations and completeness of information.
Distribute tasks to the team and verify completion within set deadlines; request progress reports detailing key dates and causes of delays.
Submit work to the Director for review and approval, and inform the Director of audit issues that may need escalation.
Supervise assigned staff in preparing audit reports, including financial statement report schedules, memoranda, work papers, and other audit documents.
Review all audit reports to ensure they are well written, error‑free, completed on time, and follow approved templates; critically evaluate findings and recommendations.
Conduct second‑level review of CPA audit reports assigned to Audit Supervisors.
Perform third‑level reviews of CPA audit reports and related work papers prepared by contracted CPA Firm auditors.
In the Director’s absence, approve CPA Firm drafts and final reports.
Plan, develop, and implement programs, policies, and procedures to accomplish the agency’s audit responsibilities.
Participate in all internal and external meetings, present audit results at conferences.
Evaluate direct reports in the Paperless Employee Appraisal System (PEAS) and provide individual technical guidance as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with at least 24 credits in accounting, including one course each in advanced accounting, auditing, cost accounting, and at least five years of full‑time experience in management auditing, EDP auditing, financial accounting, or financial auditing. Of the experience, 18 months must have been spent in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity or supervising several audit teams.
OR a valid Certified Public Accountant license or a Certified Internal Auditor certificate plus four years of full‑time experience as described above. At least 18 months must have been spent in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity or supervising several audit teams.
Preferred Skills
Prior financial, contract compliance, and operational audit experience.
Good working knowledge of GAAP and GAGAS.
Excellent analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work well independently and within a team.
Detail‑oriented with the ability to produce quality audit work within established deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other Office applications.
Additional Information 55a Program: This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Indicate at the top of your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for this 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, visit https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. City employees who have worked for the City for two continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.
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.
Compensation $68,214.00 – $201,607.00
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Business Development and Sales; Government Administration
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BICA is recruiting for one Administrative Management Auditor (NM I) to function as an Assistant Director. The Assistant Director will review contracts, develop audit plans, supervise audit teams, and report findings to senior program leadership.
Responsibilities
Develop an overall audit plan for each internal audit engagement based on defined objectives.
Set the overall strategy, scope, staff, timeline, and activities for each audit.
Develop an audit program—a checklist of procedures or tests—to complete each audit.
Manage a team of internal auditors and conduct periodic meetings to discuss progress and resolve audit issues.
Perform limited reviews of schedules and work papers to verify accuracy of calculations and completeness of information.
Distribute tasks to the team and verify completion within set deadlines; request progress reports detailing key dates and causes of delays.
Submit work to the Director for review and approval, and inform the Director of audit issues that may need escalation.
Supervise assigned staff in preparing audit reports, including financial statement report schedules, memoranda, work papers, and other audit documents.
Review all audit reports to ensure they are well written, error‑free, completed on time, and follow approved templates; critically evaluate findings and recommendations.
Conduct second‑level review of CPA audit reports assigned to Audit Supervisors.
Perform third‑level reviews of CPA audit reports and related work papers prepared by contracted CPA Firm auditors.
In the Director’s absence, approve CPA Firm drafts and final reports.
Plan, develop, and implement programs, policies, and procedures to accomplish the agency’s audit responsibilities.
Participate in all internal and external meetings, present audit results at conferences.
Evaluate direct reports in the Paperless Employee Appraisal System (PEAS) and provide individual technical guidance as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with at least 24 credits in accounting, including one course each in advanced accounting, auditing, cost accounting, and at least five years of full‑time experience in management auditing, EDP auditing, financial accounting, or financial auditing. Of the experience, 18 months must have been spent in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity or supervising several audit teams.
OR a valid Certified Public Accountant license or a Certified Internal Auditor certificate plus four years of full‑time experience as described above. At least 18 months must have been spent in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity or supervising several audit teams.
Preferred Skills
Prior financial, contract compliance, and operational audit experience.
Good working knowledge of GAAP and GAGAS.
Excellent analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work well independently and within a team.
Detail‑oriented with the ability to produce quality audit work within established deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other Office applications.
Additional Information 55a Program: This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Indicate at the top of your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for this 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, visit https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. City employees who have worked for the City for two continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.
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.
Compensation $68,214.00 – $201,607.00
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Business Development and Sales; Government Administration
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