Supervisor of Audits & Accounts

Supervisor of Audits & Accounts

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner investigates cases of persons who die within New York City from criminal violence, by accident, by suicide, suddenly when in apparent health, when unattended by a physician, in a correctional facility or in any suspicious or unusual manner or where an application is made pursuant to law for a permit to cremate a body of a person. The core values of CARES guide our work for communities and inform our behavior toward each other and all those we serve. Commitment : Dedicated to the mission at all times Accountability : Responsible to each other and the community Resilience : Adapt in the face of adversity Excellence : Achieve and maintain the highest quality Service : Innovate to meet evolving needs

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Director and Deputy Director of Audits & Accounts, the Supervisor will be responsible for supervising subordinates and assisting with the daily approval and review of work performed by them. Tasks include but are not limited to the following :

• Possess a comprehensive understanding of all types of fiscal payments.
• Takes accountability for the work performed of subordinates as needed, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Oversee, supervise, and guide subordinates, ensuring their work aligns with organizational standards and policies.
• Collaborate effectively with programs, vendors, and staff to facilitate smooth fiscal operations.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the policies and procedures of the fiscal unit.
• Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, verifying correctness and identifying misappropriation through the review and approval process.
• Review and accurately process miscellaneous and employee expense transactions.
• Draft reports analyzing audit findings, including comments and recommendations to improve fiscal controls.
• Assist in the annual year-end close process.
• Ensuring that payments assigned to staff are audited and approved efficiently to meet all internal and external deadlines.
• Review and approval of staff timesheets.
• Completion of all personnel actions required for staff which includes but is not limited to the completion of task and standards, disciplinary memos and recommendations for training, promotions, etc.
• Trains and mentors programs and subordinates as necessary, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Be proactive and capable of working collaboratively in groups when required.
• Work independently during peak seasons or as needed to meet organizational demands.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AUDI - 1001C

Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 24 credits in accounting, including one course each in advanced accounting, auditing and cost accounting and five years of full-time experience in management auditing, EDP auditing, financial accounting and / or financial auditing, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or in the supervision of several teams of auditors; or 2. A valid Certified Public Accountant License or a certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor and four years of full-time experience as indicated in "1" above, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or in the supervision of several teams of auditors.

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.