Deputy Director, Internal Audit

New York City Housing Development Corporation•New York, NY

10d•$140,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy Director of Internal Audit is a leadership role responsible for co-developing and executing the risk-based internal audit plan; performing and overseeing financial, operational, compliance, and IT audit engagements; and strengthening governance, risk management, and internal control across the organization. The role provides day-to-day leadership to Internal Audit staff, manages external audit resources where needed, and serves as a key liaison to senior leadership and the Audit Committee.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
7–10+ years of progressively responsible internal audit (or closely related) experience, including leading complex audits and presenting to senior stakeholders.
Supervisory experience managing auditors and reviewing audit workpapers and reports.
Solid knowledge of internal control frameworks and the IIA Standards/IPPF; familiarity with applicable Government Auditing Standards for public-sector work.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft concise, actionable reports and present to senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
Strong data analytical skills used in continuous monitoring and audit context.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and audit management and documentation tools (OpsAudit would be a plus).

Nice To Haves

Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, or CISA (strongly preferred).
Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MPA, MSA) or graduate-level coursework in auditing, accounting, public administration, information systems, or related fields.
Experience operating in a public-sector or mission-driven environment and working with government policies, regulations, and audit requirements.
Demonstrated leadership of a QAIP, and direct experience coordinating an external QAR for Internal Audit.
Hands-on experience with IT/cybersecurity, third-party/vendor risk, and data analytics in audit contexts.

Responsibilities

Lead or co-lead the annual risk assessment; develop and maintain a dynamic, risk-based Internal Audit plan that incorporates assurance and advisory work and supports senior leadership and Audit Committee oversight.
Plan, execute, and review audits covering financial, operational, compliance, IT/cyber, and specialized areas; ensure sufficient, relevant evidence and well-documented workpapers supporting conclusions and recommendations.
Present audit results and periodic updates to management and the Audit Committee; prepare clear, actionable audit reports with agreed remediation and follow-up.
Maintain Internal Audit’s Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) and drive conformance with the IIA IPPF/Standards; plan and coordinate external quality assessments (QAR) on the required cycle.
Oversee timely remediation tracking; perform follow-up reviews to validate that management actions address root causes and control gaps.
Expand the function’s use of data analytics and continuous monitoring where appropriate to improve audit coverage and insight.
Supervise and develop junior auditors; set clear expectations, review work, and provide coaching, training, and performance feedback. Manage vendors/outsourcers when engaged.
Ensure audits consider applicable internal policies and relevant professional/government auditing standards; partner with key internal departments on control improvements.
Lead or participate in management-requested advisory engagements and special projects that enhance processes, data integrity, and organizational effectiveness.