Job description

Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice

Position Title: Senior Auditor

Job ID Number: 37816

About the Office:

The Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) advises the Mayor of the City of New York on criminal justice policy. MOCJ develops and implements strategies, with partners inside and outside government, to reduce crime and incarceration and to promote fairness and legitimacy. MOCJ works with law enforcement, city agencies, non-profits, foundations, and others to implement data-driven strategies that address current crime conditions, prevent offending, and build the strong neighborhoods that ensure enduring safety.

About the Role:

MOCJ has a $1 Billion contract services budget and monitors more than $500 million in grants disbursed to multiple city agencies. The Senior Auditor, under the supervision of the Chief Fiscal Officer, will be charged with auditing the provider contracts for both services and grants in order to establish solvency, compliance and sustainability, as well as performing core budget and operations duties as assigned.

Applicants should be able to immediately take on accounting duties in a large portfolio with limited training.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting fiscal reviews for adequacy of controls and accurate reporting
• Auditing service providers for compliance with State, Federal and City fiscal regulations, as well as deliverables as outlined in their contract(s);
• Monitoring and enforcing grant policies and procedures for sub-recipient reporting. Auditing financial monitoring practices and documentation related to grants. Ensuring the long-term retention of documentation that supports grant-associated expenditures and revenues;
• Coordinating with MOCJ fiscal staff, the Comptroller, the Office of Management and Budget, and other outside entities to ensure that funds are spent and managed appropriately;
• Writing briefs, reports and analysis for internal and external purposes;
• Developing tracking systems as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required. A Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field is preferred.
• A minimum of four years of full-time experience in auditing, financial analysis, or a related field;
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation preferred;
• Strong proficiency in Excel and Word, required;
• Experience in grant, contract and budget monitoring, preferred;
• Strong organizational, analytical, proofreading and writing skills;
• Solid understanding of internal control concepts with the ability to evaluate and determine the adequacy of controls;
• Excellent organizational, time-management and multi-tasking skills, including the ability to take initiative, problem solve, prioritize duties, balance competing priorities, work both independently and within a fast paced and team environment, pay close attention to detail, meet deadlines and work well under pressure;
• Maintaining an enthusiastic work ethic, in addition to possessing excellent interpersonal skills, which includes being able to work well with others in a diverse team/work environment.

Salary Range:

$70,000 - $80,000

To Apply:

Please send a copy of your resume, a cover letter, and three (3) references to Candidate Application

New York City Residency Is Required Within 90 Days of Appointment

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.

The Adams Administration values diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences that is reflective of the city it serves. Applicants of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged and welcomed to apply.

For current job opportunities in the NYC Mayor’s Office visit the Mayor’s Office Job’s Page.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Work Location: One location

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