Internal Control Manager

Internal Control Manager

Only permanent employees in the civil service title, comparable title (under 6.1.9), eligible for the 55a program, and those that are reachable in the civil service list are eligible to apply. This position may be eligible for remote work for up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program. The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities. DCWP licenses more than 45,000 businesses in more than 40 industries and enforces key consumer protection, licensing, and workplace laws that apply to countless more. By supporting businesses through equitable enforcement and access to resources and, by helping to resolve complaints, DCWP protects the marketplace from predatory practices and strives to create a culture of compliance. Through its community outreach and the work of its offices of Financial Empowerment and Labor Policy & Standards, DCWP empowers consumers and working families by providing the tools and resources they need to educate consumers and to achieve financial health and work-life balance. DCWP also conducts research and advocates for public policy that furthers its work to support New York City's communities.

DCWP's Administration Division is seeking an Internal Control Manager to analyze processes to identify risks, improve efficiency, and ensure the agency is complying with laws and regulations. The Internal Control Manager will report directly to the Deputy Commissioner of Administration and is expected to design, implement, and monitor controls to enable effective quality assurance. The Internal Control Manager's key responsibilities include :

• Identify, assess, and manage weaknesses in Administration's internal controls.
• Design and implement effective internal controls to remove identified risks.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures such as the agency's time and leave policies, driver regulations, and fleet procedures.
• Oversee the agency's Continuity of Operations Plan and Records Retention and Disposition schedule.
• Lead the agency's response to external audits.
• Act as the agency point of contact for external auditors including NYC Comptroller's office.
• Follow up on corrective actions and ensure that they are implemented.
• Identify opportunities to improve internal control processes and procedures.
• Conduct complex and detailed internal financial, operational and management audits, including reviews of IT systems; apply statistical sampling techniques and analyze financial and other data.
• Improve operational efficiency by providing corrective actions and process improvement plans.
• Prepare reports and communicate findings to management.
• Maintain accurate and up to date documentation.
• Collaborate with other departments and teams to ensure effective implementation of internal controls.
• Monitors contract compliance of vendors, consultants, and providers of technical and professional services, including the purchase of labor, material, and make recommendations.
• Performs comprehensive cost-benefit and work simplification analysis and makes recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications

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, auditing, and cost accounting; and one of the following : (A) one year of full-time satisfactory experience in management auditing, financial 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); or 2. A satisfactory combination of education and / or experience equivalent to "1" above.

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.

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.

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.

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.