*ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE OR THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE CIVIL SERVICES LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. *
*THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $61,206.00 – $81,203.00*
The ACS Division of Financial Services (DFS) is responsible for supporting, planning, implementing, and monitoring the fiscal functions of the agency in accordance with City, State and Federal guidelines. The work of DFS includes managing the ACS budget; submission of monthly claims for revenue; processing of payments to provider agencies and vendors; monitoring the financial health of provider agencies through financial review and audits; maintenance of the ACS bank accounts; centralized oversight of ACS Child Welfare financial eligibility; and data maintenance for financial systems of record.
Audit Unit within DFS – include overseeing and monitoring of the financial health of contracted provider agencies and monitoring and identifying areas of financial risk. This includes preparing year-end reconciliations for each provider, reviewing annual provider financial audits, and monitoring provider agency corrective action plans, annual closeout reconciliations/appeals and oversight of the DOE audit of CCBG funded Early Learn contractors, Social Security Benefits Unit (SSBU) Banking, Fiscal Field Review (FFR)/Risk Management units, Child Welfare Contract Audits (CWCA), managing Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Retirement, Survivors and Disabilities Insurance (RSDI) payments on behalf of children in foster care, all ACS Banking and cash transactions.
The Senior Auditor is responsible for testing the composite audit required to be submitted by Department of Education (DOE), in order to assess the allowability and allocability of costs, compiling and summarizing findings from ACS’ review of the DOE composite audit and making recommendations for corrective action.
The Senior Auditor will report to the DFS Director of Fiscal Field Review and Risk Management, with substantial latitude for independent judgment and decision-making.
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
• Perform comprehensive cost-benefit and work simplification analyses and audits by employing statistical sampling techniques.
• Monitor audits to evaluate operational and program effectiveness and efficiency and determine compliance with prescribed methods and procedures for proper accounting and maintenance of records and controls.
• Participate in development and implementation of audit review protocols to monitor and assess the DOE’s Composite Audit of EarlyLearn contracts, in order to ensure compliance with OCFS requirements articulated in the OCFS memo re transitioning EarlyLearn from ACS to DOE.
• Conduct analysis to assess allowability and allocability of expenses reported against Child CareBlock Grant and other regulatory requirements.
• Monitor findings identified in individual provider agency and composite audits.
• Provide data analysis and reports concerning the review of ACS contract agency audits and fiscal performance.
• Ensure all analyses are accurate, well documented, and relevant to the audit objectives, findings, and conclusions.
• Prepare detailed financial reports for management, as needed, including recommendations for corrective action on findings resulting from review of DOE composite and sampled audited financial statements.
• Participate and support entrance and exit conferences with DOE.
• Perform annual projections of various contract types to inform other areas of the current contract utilization and forecast surplus/needs.
• Develop, summarize and present metrics reports on a weekly basis for senior management.
• Create PowerPoint presentations to train internal staff on Purchasing Controls for transactions processed using PON1 and PRM1 documents.
• Interact with other fiscal units regarding billing, revenue, collections, and intra-city matters. Participate in monthly meetings on expenditures and intra-city issues and stay informed about external and internal communications for contracts and funding implications; and
• Manage special projects and related tasks, as necessary.
Minimum Qual Requirements
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in accounting, including one course each in advanced accounting and auditing; or
2. A valid New York State Certified Public Accountant license.
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, at least one year of experience as an Accountant – Assignment Level I or at least two years of satisfactory full-time professional accounting or auditing experience.
Preferred Skills
Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office. Knowledge of accounting a plus.
Additional Information
*ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE OR THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE CIVIL SERVICES LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. *
*THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $61,206.00 – $81,203.00*
Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.
To Apply
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY USING ONE OF THE OPTIONS BELOW:
For current city employees, go to Employee Self Service (ESS), Recruiting Activities, Careers and search for Job ID# 592753.
For all other applicants go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID# 592753. Click on the “Apply” button.
If you do not have access to a computer, most public libraries have computers available for use.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
55-a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Svc 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 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.
POSTING DATE
08/02/2023
POST UNTIL
09/01/2023
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.