Director of Audits and Accounts Unit

Only permanent employees in the title and those that are reachable on the civil service list of Administrative Accountant are eligible to apply. PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU ARE PERMANENT OR INCLUDE YOUR CIVIL SERVICE LIST # IN YOUR COVER LETTER.

The mission of the New York Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in our City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The NYPD strives to foster a safe city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department operations and solve the problems that create crime and disorder through an interdependent relationship between people and its police, and by pioneering strategic innovation.

The Fiscal Control Section oversees the processing of payments and revenue receipts, manages banking operations for the Department and reviews special expenses for various commands.

The individual filling this vacancy for Director of Audits and Accounts Unit under the direction of the Senior Director, Fiscal Control Section, with latitude for the exercise of independent judgement, action, and decision-making. The Director of Audits and Accounts will oversee several Deputy Directors and various subunits of the Fiscal Control Section which includes the Vendor Payments Unit (process payments to vendors for goods and services), the Imprest Funds Unit (issue checks from several command bank accounts), the Revenue Collections Unit (reconciles revenues and receipts/disbursement to command bank accounts), and Pre-Audit Review (review prospective payments to vendors and compliance with applicable purchasing regulations and documentation requirements). Additionally, during the absence of Senior Director, the Director will assist to oversee the Expenditure Monitoring Unit which reviews and monitors the accounting of confidential (460) expenditures, makes recommendations regarding the formulation and implementation of accounting and auditing programs, policies and procedures to ensure proper fiscal controls are maintained within the accounting of confidential funds.

This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program.

In compliance with Federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identify and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

Work Location:

375 Pearl Street, NY, NY 10038

Hours/Shift

Monday-Friday-9AM-5PM

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in accounting, including one course each in advanced accounting and auditing, and four years of satisfactory full-time professional accounting or auditing experience, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity or supervising a staff performing accounting or auditing work; or
• A valid New York State Certified Public Accountant license and at least 18 months of satisfactory full-time professional accounting or auditing experience in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or supervising a staff performing accounting or auditing work.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Candidate must have the ability to review, compare, and interpret figures and data. -Problem solving and communication skills are needed. -Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and QuickBooks.
  
  

55a Program

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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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 at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

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. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

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, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.