Job ID: 12296

Business Unit: MTA Headquarters

Location: New York, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Audit Services

Date Posted: Jul 15, 2025

Description

POSTING NO.

12296

JOB TITLE:

Audit Director

DEPT/DIV:

MTA Audit Services

WORK LOCATION:

2 Broadway

FULL/PART-TIME

FUL L

SALARY RANGE:

$137,560

DEADLINE:

Until filled

This position is eligible for teleworking , which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective hire date.

Opening:

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation's largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities.

Position Objective:

The Audit Director: Directs the performance of assurance, operational, and consulting audits through interface with senior management on complex audits and projects across multiple agencies and functions concurrently. Interacts independently and professionally with Agency departments and HQ functional towers during audits to fully understand operations and issues. Coaches, counsels, and directs staff auditors in the department in accordance with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards.

Responsibilities:

• Select, develop, and motivate personnel within the department. Provide career development for subordinates. Provide prompt and effective coaching and counseling. Responsible for the discipline/termination of employees when necessary. Review the performance of staff. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.
• The incumbent(s) have developed in-depth knowledge in several professional departmental audit areas. Builds and develops trusted working relationships with departments to fully understand operations and functions
• Reviews audit assignments performed by the staff auditors. Checks for quality and makes recommendations for continued improvement and growth of direct reports. Operates with little or no supervision, develops work scope and time issues for projects assigned to staff.
• Prepares final audit reports of a complex and detailed nature in accordance with the IPPF and develops detailed recommendations that result in positive change within the organization by improving the efficiency, effectiveness, and internal controls of the departments or operations being reviewed.
• Fully understands and is able to familiarize staff regarding the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) and COSO ERM models and incorporates the frameworks in the development of the audit programs and audit report recommendations as appropriate.
• As required pursuant to Directive #7 from the City Comptroller, the Director responsible for Audits of City Funding will work with the Director & Engineering Audit Officer (EAO), Office of Construction Oversight, to audit City Funded Projects with payment received under contracts for construction, equipment, and construction related services.
• Oversees multiple complex projects, sets priorities, and maintains clear communication with the supervisor on progress and results of work.
• Provides constructive, objective advice to clients and suggestions to improve business operations.
• Performs any job duties and assignments given to assist the department in reaching its business objectives.

Qualifications:

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written/oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with external audit professionals and inter/intra-agency management at the executive level.
• Demonstrated record of good judgment, appropriate actions, and sound decision making.
• Leadership skills. Ability to effectively manage and develop assigned staff to accomplish audit objectives.
• Effective planning, organization, project management, time management, and administrative skills. Ability to effectively direct multiple projects and/or deal with matters of a sensitive/confidential nature.
• Understanding of PC applications and computer assisted audit techniques, selected systems, applications, and technology environment supporting management and operational functions.
• Knowledge of Financial, Operational, Technology, and/or Contract Audit areas or an equivalent combination of knowledge.

In the Financial/Operational Audit Area:

• GAGAS, IIA Standards, Internal Control Standards (COSO), applicable City, State, and Federal regulations, MTA, and agency-specific policies, procedures, and guidelines.

In the Technology Audit Area:

• Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology Framework (COSO ERM), applicable City, State, and Federal Regulations; All-Agency and Agency-Specific Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines. Knowledge of PC based/Client-server (LAN) system applications, security software, IBM mainframe platforms, and Telecommunications Technology. Understanding of MTA Information Services Policies and Procedures (SDLC methodologies/approaches). Proficiency in computer audit techniques and tools; PC based (Windows and DOS) applications.

In the Contracts Audit Area:

• Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and other applicable City (Directive 7), State, and Federal regulations, MTA, and agency-specific policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Required Education and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, or other related business or operational field . A graduate degree in accounting or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Certification: - (CIA/CGAP/CPA/CISA/CFE, or P.E.) and/or a Graduate degree in business-related areas required.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in financial, operational/technology/contract type auditing or related construction industry experience, and/or demonstrated performance at the Audit Manager level. Approximately five to seven years of supervisory experience preferred .

P referred:

• Attainment of or in the process of attaining specific functional licenses or certifications in the area of specialty, if applicable.
• Familiarity with the MTA's policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with the MTA's collective bargaining procedures.

Other Information

May need to work outside of normal work hours (i.e., evenings and weekends)

Travel may be required to other MTA locations or other external sites .

According to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the "Commission").

Employees driving company vehicles must complete defensive driver training once every three years for current MNR drivers, or within 180 days of hire or transfer for an employee entering an authorized driving position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including those concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.