Staff Auditor

Job Description

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is the nation’s largest and oldest public housing authority, with a Public Housing and Section 8 Programs that provide housing for approximately 600,000 New Yorkers.

Position Summary

NYCHA is seeking a qualified and dynamic individual to serve as an Associate Staff Analyst (Staff Auditor) in the Department of Internal Audit and Assessment. The successful candidate will serve as a valued member of the internal audit team, providing the auditing and administrative services necessary for the department to achieve its business goals and objectives with the utmost professionalism and the highest level of integrity and ethics. The Associate Staff Analyst will report to the Senior Director of the Department of Internal Audit and Assessment.

Primary Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Associate Staff Analyst include but are not limited to the following:

1. Under direction, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, in addition to performing the duties of Staff Analyst at a higher level, perform difficult professional work in the preparation and administration of agency budgets and the conduct of economic research and studies; in the preparation and conduct of administrative, procedural and operational studies and analysis concerning the agency's organization and operations; and in personnel administration; and supervise staff performing such work. Associate Staff Analysts utilize computers in the performance of these duties. All personnel perform related work, and, during the temporary absence of the supervisor, may perform their supervisor's duties.
2. Under direction, with much latitude for independent action or decision, develop audit procedures, forms, techniques, methodologies, and systems for standardization and revision of auditing procedures and instructions; make recommendations regarding divisional policies; conduct or participate in informal audit conferences with audit staff; participate in audit studies; interpret and implement auditing standards and practices; and perform other assignments similar to those described herein.
3. Assist in coordinating and managing of all external audits of the Authority’s operations, performed by Federal, State, and City agencies, including GAO, HUD-OIG, HUD, NYS Comptroller, NYC Comptroller, NYC Department of Health, NYS Education Department, etc.
4. Participate in Entrance and Exit Conferences as well as Overview Meetings with the External Auditors from various government entities (GAO, HUD, NY State Comptroller’s Office, NYC Comptroller’s Office, etc.).
5. Review and analyze the draft audit reports submitted by the External Auditors, and formulate the Authority’s responses to the audit findings, in concert with various business units in the Authority. Track implementation of the audit recommendations agreed to by the Authority, including preparation of periodic status updates of the Authority’s corrective actions as requested by the oversight agencies.
6. Prepare responses and status updates in response to the NYCHA IG/DOI’s Policy and Procedure Recommendations, in concert with various business units in the Authority.
7. Recommend new internal audits or modifications to existing internal audit programs to address high-risk areas identified by the External Auditors.
8. Assist in preparing Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Manual(s).
9. Assist in coordinating the contract for internal audit function services and processing payments.
10. Assist in coordinating the submission of annual Single Audit of the Authority, including Management Letter Comments and audit of Financial Statements, Schedule of Federal Financial Assistance and pertinent reports prepared under the U.S. Single Audit Act.
11. Assist in administering the contract related to the annual Single Audit of the Authority, including preparation of the Request For Proposals (timeframe: every five years), execution of the related contracts (timeframe: every five years), and processing payments for auditing and additional services fees (timeframe: at least four payments in a year).
12. Assist in coordinating annual Audit & Finance Committee schedule; and coordinate Audit & Finance Committee information sharing and meetings.
13. Update Audit Committee follow-up items (as needed) and maintain documentation in shared internal and external drives.
14. Conduct special assignments or tasks, as requested by the Senior Director of Internal Audit and Assessment.

NOTE: Due to the existence of a civil service list, candidates must have permanent civil service status in the title of Associate Staff Analyst to be considered.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the p