Overview
From $86,681 to $109,650 Annually
To Be Determined
Minimum Qualifications
You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 70.1of the Civil Service Law.
Transfer:
For a 52.6 and/or 70.1 transfer to an Auditor 2 (Municipal), SG-23, you must have one year of permanent competitive service in an approved title for transfer allocated to a SG-21 or above.
If approved for transfer appointment, you must also meet the special requirements below:
- A Bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation
To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Career Mobility Office » GOT-IT (ny.gov)
Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.
Duties
- Conducts research on potential topics and develops audit proposals.
- Plans and executes audits throughout the State that are assigned to them by the managers.
- Must perform audits efficiently to stay within both staff and calendar day budgets.
- Must effectively develop scope, recommendations, draft reports, letters and other communications that are appropriate for the customers’ needs, capabilities and receptiveness.
- Conducts meetings and holds interviews with auditees to gather information, convey audit findings and discuss audit progress.
- Provides technical assistance and training to the auditees on topics that are identified during the audit.
- Ensures consistent application of professional standards and Division policies of own work and the work of staff assigned to them. Monitoring of staffs’ work includes timely reviewing work papers, analytical documents, report segments, and any other documents prepared by staff.
PART II — Supervision:
The Auditor 2 (Municipal) may perform direct supervision of Auditor 1s/trainees and/or other Auditor 2s assigned to them on audits. The staffing assignments change with each audit; therefore, the Auditor 2s could be supervising any of the Auditor 1s/trainees in the Regional Offices or another Auditor 2 in the Statewide Audits Unit.
In this capacity, the Auditor 2 (Municipal) assigns the various parts of the audit being conducted to staff, monitors progress of the audit work and reviews and evaluates the performance of the assigned staff. The Auditor 2 (Municipal) is expected to provide coaching, training and mentoring to promote the professional development of staff
Additional Information:
This position is in the Statewide Audit Unit and can be assigned to the Central Office or any of the Regional Offices.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Thorough working knowledge of auditing and performance auditing standards
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal skills
- Broad knowledge of local government operations
- Supervisory experience
- Successfully demonstrated organizational skills
- Top-tier team player
- Highly productive work ethic
- Positive attitude
Additional Comments
Telecommuting
The Office of the New York State Comptroller supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, new employees will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.
Reasonable Accommodation
The Office of the New York State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The Office of the New York State Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
The Office of the State Comptroller does not participate in E-Verify or sponsor visa applications.
OSC offers competitive salaries and benefits, and opportunities for advancement, continuing education, and professional development. We provide a professional environment where employees are encouraged to push themselves while maintaining work-life balance. Our generous benefits package includes:
- A state pension with vesting after five years’ service
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance available to all employees and their dependents
- Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care
- Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), allowing eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- NYS Deferred Compensation plan
- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
- Holiday and paid time off
- Shift and geographic pay differentials
- A committed continuous learning environment
- Informational Brown Bag sessions
- Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellness
- OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and provide an opportunity to strengthen competencies in a variety of areas
- And much more
Brittany Pebler
P: (518) 474-1924
F: (518) 486-6723
[email protected]
Division Contact
Nicole Hamilton
[email protected]
To Apply
Submit a clear, concise cover letter and resume stating how you meet the above minimum qualifications. Reference Item #03711-BEP on your cover letter for proper routing. Documents must be sent as unlocked and accessible attachments.