Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyCriminal Justice Services, Division of

TitleDirector of Audit Services

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $123793 to $156224 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 80 South Swan Street

Alfred E. Smith Building

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in an accounting or auditing field of study and seven years of progressively responsible professional experience conducting or managing audits, examinations or program reviews, two years which must have been in a managerial capacity.


Preferred Qualifications: Professional certification, such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA);

Duties Description Reporting directly to the Deputy Commissioner of Policy and Planning, the Director of Audit Services will oversee the Office of Audit Services and Compliance (OASC), ensuring that the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is in compliance with all of the requirements of the NYS Governmental Accountability and Internal Control Act of 1987.

The Director is responsible for establishing guidelines for DCJS internal audit protocols and formulating policies for the Office of Audit Services and Compliance (OASC), ensuring that DCJS complies with all control agency reporting requirements. The Director will create and implement systems to analyze and evaluate DCJS operations; identify weaknesses and implement corrective action; conduct regular audits of DCJS program areas and functions in accordance with professional internal audit standards; review and evaluate DCJS functions to determine gaps and risk exposure; review proposed policy and operational changes and their effect on the internal audit process and annually evaluate controls over the payment process in accordance with guidance from the Office of the State Comptroller.

In this role, the Director will have general administrative oversight of the OASC and will provide technical assistance and training to the supervising auditors, ensuring that all internal audit, grant contract compliance audits, criminal history record information, Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Photo and LAWMAN System operating procedures are current, and that staff is performing in accordance with established policies and procedures. The Director will serve as the primary signatory on all DCJS audit reports and letters conveying the imposition of sanctions and recoveries, based on non-compliance with DCJS fiscal standards. The incumbent will also oversee the development of the annual audit plan and establish audit priorities. In coordination with the Office of Program Development and Funding, the Director will oversee fiscal audits for approximately 4,000 grant funded programs, totaling over $650 million in state and federally funded grant monies. The Director will serve as DCJS’s primary audit liaison and will coordinate the external review/audit of DCJS or its funded programs by external entities.

Additional Comments Professional certification, such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA);


Remarks: Please submit a resume and cover letter to DCJSJobs@dcjs.ny.gov. Limited telecommuting may be arranged.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. DCJS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Unit at DEI@dcjs.ny.gov or (518) 485-1704.

Employees serving in exempt positions serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Schuyler Younkin

Telephone 518-485-6816

Fax 518-457-4000

Email Address DCJSJobs@dcjs.ny.gov

Address

Street 80 South Swan Street

Alfred E. Smith Building

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12210

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease send a cover letter and resume to the email address above. Please reference posting #167312 on your cover letter.

DCJS was named to the Times Union’s list of 2017 through 2024 Top Workplaces as voted on by our employees.