City Of New York

Supervisor Contract Auditor

City Of New York$90K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field with 24 semester credits in auditing or related subjects.
  • 1-year experience in performance auditing, financial auditing, or IT auditing, or a valid CPA license.
  • Certified Internal Auditor certification is acceptable in lieu of experience.
  • Experience in management auditing required for Assignment Level II candidates.
  • Strong background in construction auditing, focusing on labor, equipment, and materials.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and review audit work performed by Contract Auditors.
  • Ensure contract payment audits comply with regulatory and contractual standards.
  • Conduct discussions regarding audit findings with project teams.
  • Assist in reviewing cost proposals for construction projects and changes.
  • Prepare and submit monthly progress reports on T&M audits.
  • Analyze large datasets to identify potential billing issues.
  • Assess internal controls and verify compliance with regulations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package.
  • Retirement plans to secure financial future.
  • Paid time off for work-life balance.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Public service loan forgiveness eligibility.
Full Job Description
The Engineering Audit Bureau is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Supervisor of Contract Audit to join our team under the supervision of the Director of Contract Audit. This position is primarily responsible for Supervising, guiding, and reviewing the audit work performed by Contract Auditors regarding contract payments, particularly Time and Materials (T&M) and Pavement Markings Contracts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence with contractual requirements, Comptroller's Directives, audit standards and timelines. and the Contract Administration Manual (MURK). The ideal candidate will also conduct preliminary discussions of audit results including proposed cost disallowances, questioned costs, and compliance issues with the Bridges project team. The position also involves assisting the Director of Contract Audit in reviewing cost proposals for new construction projects and change orders, as requested by the Director of Engineering Audit and preparing and submitting monthly status reports to the Director of Contract Audit, outlining the progress and key developments of all assigned T&M audits. The role requires a strong background in construction auditing, particularly in reviewing and evaluating labor charges, equipment usage, material consumption, and other construction-related services. The ideal candidate is also tasked to review and analyze large datasets to identify cost anomalies, unsupported charges, and potential overbillings. The position also involves assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and verifying compliance with relevant regulatory guidelines, including the Procurement Policy Board (PPB) Rules. **TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE PERMANENTLY SERVING IN THE MANAGEMENT AUDITOR TITLE, OR BE REACHABLE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE LIST. .** MANAGEMENT AUDITOR - 40502 Qualifications A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in auditing, accounting, finance, economics, statistics, law, quantitative or qualitative research methodology, mathematics, data science, management, public or business administration, computer science/information technology, or a related field, and one of the following: (a) one year of full-time satisfactory experience in performance auditing according to Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), financial auditing, internal auditing, and/or information technology (IT) auditing; or (b) a valid Certified Public Accountant license issued by the New York State Education Department; or (c) a valid Certified Internal Auditor certificate issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). 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 a Management Special Note 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 a Management Auditor - Assignment I or at least two years of experience in performance auditing according to Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), internal auditing, financial auditing, and/or information technology (IT) auditing. Additional Information

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