Director of Internal Audits and Compliance

New York City, NY•Brooklyn, NY

51d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) leverages technology to drive opportunity, improve public safety, and help government run better across New York City. From delivering affordable broadband to protecting against cybersecurity threats and building digital government services, OTI is at the forefront of how the City delivers for New Yorkers in the 21st century. Watch our welcome video to see our work in action, follow us on social media @NYCOfficeofTech, and visit oti.nyc.gov to learn more. At OTI, we offer great benefits, and the chance to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on millions of people. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with other passionate professionals who share your drive and commitment to making a difference through technology. As an integral part of the Legal Matters Division, the Audits and Compliance unit is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and management of internal audits to ensure that OTI follows city, state, and federal regulations. The role is responsible for evaluating internal controls, identifying risks, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and recommending improvements to enhance operational efficiency and accountability. This position will coordinate with agency leadership, oversee the preparation of audit reports, and monitor corrective actions. As a trusted advisor to leadership, the Director promotes strong governance, transparency, and accountability across the organization while helping to maintain a robust culture of integrity and compliance.

Requirements

1. A master'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, and two years 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, 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. 18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in the areas described in "1" above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described in "1" above.

Nice To Haves

Several years of progressively responsible experience in auditing, compliance, internal controls, or risk management, including supervisory responsibility.
Strong knowledge of governmental accounting standards, audit methodologies, and regulatory frameworks.
Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and report-writing skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and integrity.

Responsibilities

Plan and oversee internal audits to assess financial, operational, and compliance risks.
Develop and implement audit programs and annual audit plans based on risk assessments.
Lead the audit and compliance team, providing guidance, training, and quality control over audit work.
Review internal controls and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.
Ensure compliance with city, state, and federal regulations, as well as internal policies.
Oversee the preparation of detailed audit reports summarizing findings, risks, and recommendations for leadership.
Monitor corrective action plans to ensure issues identified during audits are resolved.
Collaborate with Division leadership and Director of External Audits to coordinate audit activities and share relevant information.
Advise senior leadership on risk management, governance practices, and policy improvements.
Maintain compliance documentation and ensure timely reporting to oversight bodies.
Stay updated on regulatory changes and adjust policies or audit plans accordingly.
Oversee special projects and initiatives as assigned.

Benefits

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/.

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