Staff Auditor

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is the nation’s largest and oldest public housing authority, with a Public Housing and Section 8 Programs that provide housing for approximately 600,000 New Yorkers.

Position Summary

NYCHA is seeking a qualified and dynamic individual to serve as an Associate Staff Analyst (Staff Auditor) in the Department of Internal Audit and Assessment. The successful candidate will serve as a valued member of the internal audit team, providing the auditing and administrative services necessary for the department to achieve its business goals and objectives with the utmost professionalism and the highest level of integrity and ethics. The Associate Staff Analyst will report to the Senior Director of the Department of Internal Audit and Assessment.

Primary Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Associate Staff Analyst include but are not limited to the following:

• Under direction, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, in addition to performing the duties of Staff Analyst at a higher level, perform difficult professional work in the preparation and administration of agency budgets and the conduct of economic research and studies; in the preparation and conduct of administrative, procedural and operational studies and analysis concerning the agency's organization and operations; and in personnel administration; and supervise staff performing such work. Associate Staff Analysts utilize computers in the performance of these duties. All personnel perform related work, and, during the temporary absence of the supervisor, may perform their supervisor's duties.
• Under direction, with much latitude for independent action or decision, develop audit procedures, forms, techniques, methodologies, and systems for standardization and revision of auditing procedures and instructions; make recommendations regarding divisional policies; conduct or participate in informal audit conferences with audit staff; participate in audit studies; interpret and implement auditing standards and practices; and perform other assignments similar to those described herein.
• Assist in coordinating and managing of all external audits of the Authority’s operations, performed by Federal, State, and City agencies, including GAO, HUD-OIG, HUD, NYS Comptroller, NYC Comptroller, NYC Department of Health, NYS Education Department, etc.
• Participate in Entrance and Exit Conferences as well as Overview Meetings with the External Auditors from various government entities (GAO, HUD, NY State Comptroller’s Office, NYC Comptroller’s Office, etc.).
• Review and analyze the draft audit reports submitted by the External Auditors, and formulate the Authority’s responses to the audit findings, in concert with various business units in the Authority. Track implementation of the audit recommendations agreed to by the Authority, including preparation of periodic status updates of the Authority’s corrective actions as requested by the oversight agencies.
• Prepare responses and status updates in response to the NYCHA IG/DOI’s Policy and Procedure Recommendations, in concert with various business units in the Authority.
• Recommend new internal audits or modifications to existing internal audit programs to address high-risk areas identified by the External Auditors.
• Assist in preparing Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Manual(s).
• Assist in coordinating the contract for internal audit function services and processing payments.
• Assist in coordinating the submission of annual Single Audit of the Authority, including Management Letter Comments and audit of Financial Statements, Schedule of Federal Financial Assistance and pertinent reports prepared under the U.S. Single Audit Act.
• Assist in administering the contract related to the annual Single Audit of the Authority, including preparation of the Request For Proposals (timeframe: every five years), execution of the related contracts (timeframe: every five years), and processing payments for auditing and additional services fees (timeframe: at least four payments in a year).
• Assist in coordinating annual Audit & Finance Committee schedule; and coordinate Audit & Finance Committee information sharing and meetings.
• Update Audit Committee follow-up items (as needed) and maintain documentation in shared internal and external drives.
• Conduct special assignments or tasks, as requested by the Senior Director of Internal Audit and Assessment.
  
  

NOTE: Due to the existence of a civil service list, candidates must have permanent civil service status in the title of Associate Staff Analyst to be considered.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, click on the link below:

https://bit.ly/55aProgram

Additional Information

• INTERAGENCY TRANSFERS INTO NYCHA OF THOSE PERMANENT IN TITLE ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE FACE OF AN ACTIVE AND VIABLE NYCHA PROMOTION LIST OR PREFERRED LIST FOR THE SAME TITLE.
• Candidates with permanent civil service status in the titles of Administrative Staff Analyst (NM) 1 and Administrative Management Auditor (NM) 1 will be also considered.
• Candidates serving in the title of or who meet the qualification requirements for Administrative Tax Auditor (NM) 1 will also be considered.
• NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
• NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
• NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).
  
  

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

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Minimum Qualifications

• A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, public health, 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 Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, and one year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management, or in a related area; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas described in "1" above.
• An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and five years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in “1” above.
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and seven years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in “1” above.
• A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience as described in “1” above.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Internal audit experience or performing operational reviews of business and operational processes. 2. Certification in at least one of the following is strongly preferred: CIA, CPA, CISA or CFSA. 3. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Government Accounting Standards, and Government Auditing Standards. 4. Ability to understand the relationship between information technology and business issues. 5. Demonstrated managerial skills with ability to build trust with various business units in the organization. 6. Experience working in highly regulated fields where sensitive third-party data is frequently handled (e.g. government agencies, healthcare, finance). 7. Highly experienced with a sound knowledge of NYCHA’s structure and goals. 8. Ability to implement policies and procedures in a collaborative manner with colleagues across various backgrounds. 9. Be part of a team in a fast-paced environment with ability to balance multiple assignments simultaneously while demonstrating a strong attention to detail and being highly organized. 10. Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects and tasks with minimal oversight. 11. Excellent verbal, written, and social communication skills. 12. Possess strong analytical skills. 13. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other utility applications (e.g., Visio, Power Point and Excel).
  
  

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

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

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.

, $85,000.00 – $98,000.00