Senior Investigative Auditor

The New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the country with a mission of combating municipal corruption. It serves the people of New York City by acting as an independent and nonpartisan watchdog for New York City government, City agencies, and City employees, vendors with City contracts, individuals and entities that receive City funds.

The candidate selected for this position will be responsible for examining and analyzing financial data and reports, conducting financial and programmatic reviews and audits, conducting interviews, conducting reviews of subpoenaed records, researching to develop investigative leads, preparing reports, and testifying at hearings and court proceedings. The candidate will also be required to work with other prosecutorial agencies and support different squads within DOI. We are seeking experienced professionals with a minimum of two years of Investigative Audit experience.

The audit team at DOI is a fast-paced, team-oriented unit that requires self-motivated and driven individuals who are constantly striving to do more. The ideal candidate will be expected to autonomously develop investigative audit steps for a wide array of cases, demonstrating their ability to work independently and make critical decisions.

Additionally, they will be expected to assist in providing guidance to more junior auditors within the unit. Strong written, analytical and oral communication skills are a must.

If selected, the candidate will be fingerprinted and undergo a background investigation. In addition, because the position has a law enforcement and investigative function, the candidate's consumer credit history will be reviewed during the background investigation, as permitted by NYC Administrative Code 8-107(24)(b)(2)(A).

Preferred Skills

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in accounting or finance and four years of full-time experience conducting administrative, criminal, or internal investigations in the field of investigation, auditing, law enforcement, security, inspection, or a related field.

• Certified Fraud Examiner/Certified Public Accountant

• Minimum of two years of Investigative Audit experience.

• Prior supervisory experience in relation to audit work

• Knowledge in CFIS, Microsoft Office, and SQL.

• Strong analytical, written and oral communication skills.

To Apply

All applicants including current City Employees may apply by going to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov and search for the specific Job ID # 638181.

Please do not email, mail, or fax your resume to DOI directly. Submissions of resumes do not guarantee an interview. Due to the high volume of resumes DOI receives for positions, only selected candidates will be contacted.

Appointments are subject to Office of Management & Budget approval for budgeted headcount.

Minimum Qualifications

1.A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in an industrial or governmental agency in the field of investigation, auditing, law enforcement, security, inspections, or in a major operational area of the agency in which the appointment is to be made; or

2.A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or

3.Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above.

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

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.