NYWC is seeking an experienced forensic auditor to serve as an Investigative Auditor/Senior Investigative Auditor. This position plays a critical role in identifying criminality by utilizing advanced auditing techniques, forensic financial analysis and investigative methods to detect fraud, corruption and other illicit conduct associated with organized crime and racketeering.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Conduct compliance audits of regulated businesses to assess adherence to applicable regulatory and statutory standards.
• Conduct payroll audits of regulated businesses to ensure accurate payment of mandated assessments, identify deficiencies, and recommend administrative enforcement actions when appropriate.
• Participate in comprehensive background investigations of individuals and entities seeking licensure, evaluating financial records, associations and regulatory compliance.
• Examine complex financial records to detect fraud, misconduct, corruption and other criminal conduct related to organized crime, racketeering enterprises and associated unlawful activity.
• Prepare detailed investigative reports and audit findings, with recommendations and evidentiary summaries suitable for administrative proceedings and/or criminal prosecutions.
• Within team concept, work closely with attorneys, detectives, intelligence analysts and other agency personnel on complex investigations and, when appropriate, support related multi-agency prosecutions.
• Support subpoenas and document production requests by identifying relevant financial and digital records.
• Participate in sworn interviews and testify at hearings as required.
• Working closely with the Comptroller, track quarterly assessment payments, prepare quarterly summary reports and reconcile receipts.
• Other duties as assigned by the Comptroller and Executive Director & General Counsel.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have:
• Investigative Auditor: Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in forensic accounting for a governmental entity. Relevant experience is defined as financial investigations and/or law enforcement experience with substantial financial investigative components. A master's degree from an accredited college in a relevant criminal justice adjacent field of study with a financial or investigative focus can be substituted for 2 years of experience.
• Senior Investigative Auditor: Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in forensic auditing for a governmental entity. Relevant experience is defined as financial investigations and/or law enforcement experience with substantial financial investigative components. A master's degree from an accredited college in a relevant criminal justice adjacent field of study with a financial or investigative focus can be substituted for 2 years of experience.
• Proficiency with digital forensic tools, data analytics and financial investigation software.

Educational Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or economics. Certified Public Account (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) preferred.

Additional Qualifications:
• Strong law enforcement experience involving complex and confidential investigations of organized crime, racketeering, illegal business activities and regulatory violations.
• Demonstrated experience in business organizational and managerial structures and practices, and their financial documentation practices, as well as various sophisticated finance and accounting systems, methods, and techniques.
• Ability to conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to discern and unravel complex interrelationships and to recognize concealed or obscure associations.
• Ability to translate complex and interrelated information into articulate presentations, prepare substantive analytical reports, interact effectively as a member of an investigative team, elicit information, and develop cooperative relationships.
• Ability to work at a detailed level on complex investigative and strategic matters, using unique skills to further the agency's mission to detect, deter, and disrupt criminality.
• Adaptability, intellectual curiosity, and capability to perform at an optimum level in time sensitive and high-pressure environments while maintaining accuracy and quality of work.
• Dedication to mission-focused, purpose-driven work.

Additional Comments Salary:
The starting salary for this position will vary based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.

Telecommuting:
The New York Waterfront Commission (NYWC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency's mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to NYWC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee's duties and work performance are aligned with telecommuting they may be allowed to do so. Upon approval to telecommute, NYWC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period.

Name Human Resources/JHG

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Notes on Applying Please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.