Supervisor of Audits & Accounts

City of New York•New York, NY

About The Position

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner investigates cases of persons who die within New York City from criminal violence, by accident, by suicide, suddenly when in apparent health, when unattended by a physician, in a correctional facility or in any suspicious or unusual manner or where an application is made pursuant to law for a permit to cremate a body of a person. The core values of CARES guide our work for communities and inform our behavior toward each other and all those we serve. Commitment: Dedicated to the mission at all times Accountability: Responsible to each other and the community Resilience: Adapt in the face of adversity Excellence: Achieve and maintain the highest quality Service: Innovate to meet evolving needs OPEN TO COMPARABLE CIVIL SERVICE TITLES. Under the supervision of the Director or Deputy Director of Audits and Accounts, the Administrative Management Auditor serves in a supervisory capacity responsible for overseeing fiscal audit operations, monitoring staff performance, and ensuring accuracy and compliance in financial transactions. The incumbent supervises three subordinates and ensures that reviews and approvals are completed in accordance with City policies, Comptroller directives, agency procedures, and established deadlines. SPECIAL NOTE: Selected candidates will be required to provide a DNA sample by swabbing. This position has been identified as essential. During emergency events, essential positions may require 24-hour availability. WORK AUTHORIZATION: Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. Office of Chief Medical Examiner does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position at the time of application. Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted for this position. FINAL APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECCT TO OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET APPROVAL.

Requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 24 credits in accounting, including one course each in advanced accounting, auditing and cost accounting and five years of full-time experience in management auditing, EDP auditing, financial accounting and/or financial auditing, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or in the supervision of several teams of auditors; or
A valid Certified Public Accountant License or a certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor and four years of full-time experience as indicated in "1" above, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or in the supervision of several teams of auditors.

Responsibilities

Supervise three subordinate staff and oversee daily audit and payment approval workflow.
Ensure staff-completed payment audits meet internal and external deadlines with accuracy.
Review and approve staff timesheets and attendance records.
Complete personnel-related actions including tasks and standards, disciplinary documentation, and recommendations for training or promotion.
Review and verify the accuracy of fiscal transactions, including miscellaneous and employee expense payments.
Identify and address discrepancies, potential fraud, or misappropriation of funds.
Collaborate with internal program units, vendors, and agency staff to resolve payment issues.
Draft written reports detailing audit findings, comments, and recommendations.
Assist in fiscal year-end close-out activities.
Provide training and guidance to program staff and subordinate auditors.
Work independently during peak operational periods or as required.
Participate in group assignments and contribute to unit initiatives.