Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyOffice of Cannabis Management

TitleInternal Auditor 2 - VID 176044

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $84156 to $106454 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Provisional

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 1220 Washington Avenue, Building 9

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

Job Specifics

Duties Description Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 21 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

Provisional Pending Examination Qualifications:
Candidate must be a qualified New York State employee and have had one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as either an Internal Auditor 1 (Senior Internal Auditor), Correctional Services Internal Auditor 2, Auditor 1 Fiscal Systems (Data Processing Fiscal Systems Auditor 1), Auditor 1 Abandoned Property (Senior Abandoned Property Accounts Auditor), Senior Accountant, Auditor 1 (Senior Auditor), Auditor 1 Municipal (Senior Examiner of Municipal Affairs), State Program Examiner 1, State Program Examiner 1 (Fiscal), State Program Examiner 1 (Systems), or Auditor 1 Tax (Tax Auditor 1).

Candidates interested in provisional appointment will be required to take the New York State Department of Civil Service exam for this position. Please visit https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/ for additional information on state examinations.

Minimum Qualifications Reporting to the Deputy Director of Audit, Quality Assurance and Internal Control, the incumbent will serve as Auditor-in-Charge and direct and supervise the conduct of agency internal audits that evaluate and appraise the Office of Cannabis Management operations for financial, managerial, economic, and programmatic efficiencies, compliance with established agency, State and Federal policies, rules, regulations and laws, and that adequate accounting and management controls and safeguards exist and are properly functioning. The incumbent may solely conduct internal audits and prepare audit reports and recommendations.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with agency Executives with planning the level and scope and prioritizing the agency internal audit program.
• Schedules and assigns internal audits to subordinate auditor staff. Meets with subordinate auditor staff to discuss the scope of the internal financial and management audits and determine and develop audit examination strategies.
• Reviews subordinate auditors interim and final internal audit report findings and recommendations to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the internal audits. Meets with subordinate auditor staff to discuss and resolve internal audit issues.
• Review and evaluate working papers and documentation assembled by audit staff to ensure compliance with professional standards.
• Reviews and prepares audit report findings and recommendations concerning agency operations for financial, managerial, economic, and programmatic efficiencies, compliance with established agency, State and Federal policies, rules, regulations and laws and that adequate accounting and management controls and safeguards exist and are properly functioning.
• Reviews and comments on the development of remedial action plans proposed by subordinate auditors and program managers to correct operational and internal control deficiencies.
• Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates the program management’s compliance with remedial action plans and prepares report findings to the upper-level management including additional corrective actions and changes in operating, internal control and accounting procedures, policies, rules, and regulations.
• Conducts complex and/or highly sensitive confidential internal audits at the direction of the Director of Internal Audit, examining agency operations for financial, economic and programmatic efficiencies, compliance with established agency, State and Federal policies, rules, regulations and laws and that adequate accounting and management controls and safeguards exist and are properly functioning. Determines the scope of an audit and designs, develops, and implements an audit plan and strategy. Prepares interim and final audit draft report findings and recommendations.
• Meets with program managers to discuss internal audit report findings and recommendations.
• Conduct follow-up audits to ensure recommended corrective actions have been taken.
• Adhere to professional and ethical standards required for internal auditors, including obtaining 40 continuing professional education credits per year.
• Perform full range of supervisory functions.
• Assist with special projects and initiatives as requested by Management.

Additional Comments The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants for all communities to apply. For a full version of OCM’s EEO/AA statement and benefits of joining OCM, please visit: About | Office of Cannabis Management (ny.gov).

NOTE:
• Travel may be required (approximately 5%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

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

Contact Information

Name Human Resources/AS

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.