Senior Auditor

The Department of Small Business Services (SBS), an agency of 250 employees and a $100 million budget, makes it easier for companies in New York City to form, do business and grow by providing direct assistance to business owners, fostering neighborhood development in commercial districts, promoting financial and economic opportunity among minority and women-owned businesses, and preparing New Yorkers for jobs and linking employers with a skilled and qualified workforce.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under the direction of the Fiscal Director, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the candidate will conduct complex and detailed financial, operational, and management audits of programs and activities, including internal audits and external audits.

Specifically, the functions of the Senior Auditor will be to:
- Evaluate systems of internal control, management and operational for effectiveness and efficiency.
- Examine financial books of contractors and related records to determine compliance with prescribed methods and procedures for proper accounting and maintenance of records and controls.
- Conduct internal audit examinations and evaluations of program or unit procedures and practices to determine whether program or unit objectives are accomplished effectively and efficiently and make recommendations.
- Prepare audit reports by analyzing results of the audit findings including comments, recommendations, financial statements, and supporting schedules.
- Request audit information and schedule contractors for audit.
- Manage special projects as needed.

Preferred Skills
- Outstanding communications skills.
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritizing assignments.
- Ability to synthesize large amounts of information for relevant, manageable presentation.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and diverse groups of people.
- Ability to manage both internal and external relationships.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
1. 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 a three years of satisfactory full-time professional accounting or auditing experience; or

2. A valid New York State Certified Public Accountant license.

TO APPLY, PLEASE EMAIL YOUR RESUME AND COVER LETTER INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING SUBJECT LINE: Senior Auditor - Fiscal TO: careers@sbs.nyc.gov

If you do not have access to email, please mail a cover letter & resume to:
NYC Department of Small Business Services
Human Resources Unit
110 William Street
New York, New York 10038

NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.