The nation’s leading public health agency, The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is seeking an Audit Manager to join DOHMH’s Bureau of Audit Services, the internal audit function for DOHMH. The Audit Manager will supervise financial and operational auditors and will report to the Audit Director who reports to Assistant Commissioner of Audit Services and Medicaid Compliance Officer.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
Under general direction, the selected candidate will manage teams of auditors conducting complex financial, operational, or management audits including reviews of systems; in special situations, may manage one team of auditors conducting the most complex or sensitive audits.

Specifically, the selected candidate will:

• Implement a risk assessment process that is designed to identify, trend, evaluate and report on the top operational, compliance and financial risks across DOHMH. The result of the risk assessment will drive the audit plan.

• Communicate audit scope, audit protocol, status, of issues/risks and recommendations via written reports and oral presentations.

• Analyze and evaluate risks and controls relevant to DOHMH’s programs and recommend risk reduction activities.

• Assess Department’s compliance with the Medicaid Compliance Program, Federal Uniform Guidance, New York City Comptroller’s directives, relevant Health and Mental Hygiene regulations and internal policies and procedures.

• Perform and supervise audits of DOHMH’s contractors, develop written reports that concisely present findings and recommendations.

• Supervise audit staff and assist in supervising, directing and training staff on integrated auditing and best practice protocol.

• Maintain on going and open communication with the Department’s leadership on risks and their implementation of corrective actions.

• Research and stay up-to-date on risk management and relevant audit concepts and methods.

• Manage external audits conducted by NYS, NYC, Federal auditors and other funding organizations consistent with Audit Services' external audit process.

• Ensure documentation of all audit steps in the Audit System, Team Mate.

Preferred Skills

• 5-7 years of internal audit experience and/or 3-5 years of public accounting experience preferable;
• Highly organized, motivated and self-directed professional;
• Excellent oral, written and communication skills; ability to work independently when given specific instructions;
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills;
• Ability to adapt to change quickly and follow directions;
• Capable of handling multiple projects at the same time and meet deadlines;
• Demonstrate flexibility in responding to changes in assignments and job responsibilities;
• Experienced in the application of COSO ERM framework
• Microsoft Excel advanced knowledge.

Why you should work for us:

• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:

o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.

- Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.

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Audit Manager, Bureau of Audit Services