Internal Auditor II

Description

• Prepare high-quality audit workpapers and contribute to written audit reports and presentations for senior leadership.
• Coordinate with key internal and external stakeholders as necessary to gather information, communicate findings and recommendations.
• Overcome barriers to using clean energy at a large-scale in New York.
• Plan and execute audit and advisory activities covering compliance, financial, IT, operational, and reporting risks.
• Enable New York’s communities and residents to benefit equitably in the clean energy transition.
• Use a variety of audit procedures and other techniques, such as conducting interviews, making inquiries, observing activities, documenting processes and functions, testing transactions, evaluating risk, and validating assertions to form opinions, identify findings, and make meaningful recommendations.
• Identify control weaknesses and areas for operational improvement; develop clear, actionable recommendations.
• Conduct internal assurance and advisory engagements independently or as a part of the internal audit team.
• Assist with monitoring the implementation and effectiveness of prior audit recommendations.
• Assist with developing and updating the annual internal audit plan and risk assessment.
• Attract the private sector capital investment needed to expand New York’s clean energy economy.
• Review key dependencies (i.e. reports, systems, processes, etc.) and analyze financial and non-financial data to assess the adequacy of controls and recommend improvements.
• Assess the adequacy of controls related to NYSERDA operations, such as grant administration, contracting, program management, operations and back-office functions (Human Resources, Finance, etc.).
• Assess the adequacy of controls related to NY Green Bank activities, such as financial and investment management, fund administration, portfolio monitoring, records management, investment valuations, and reporting.

Requirements

• Familiarity with fund governance, performance measurement, valuations, and investment policy compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities under tight deadlines.
• A Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or a related field of analytical study, or an unrelated master’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience is preferred
• Strong understanding of complex contract terms and conditions is preferred.
• Experience auditing or evaluating the operations of public or private investment funds, such as clean energy investment programs, venture or private equity funds, mutual funds, or public pensions.
• Experience auditing or analyzing financial systems such as PeopleSoft, or investment accounting systems.
• At least three years of work related to investment funds, fund management, or financial asset oversight.
• Professional certifications, such as CFA, CIA, CFE, CPA, or other professional designation, or willingness to pursue.
• Approximately 15% may be required, primarily in New York State.
• Understanding of information technology processes and controls, including cyber security and ITGCs.
• A strong customer orientation with excellent oral and written communication skills to work closely with various levels of staff and management throughout the Authority to evaluate and appraise NYSERDA’s operations.
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, business, public administration or related field. A non-related degree may be considered with at least 5 years of relevant audit experience out of the total minimum required experience of 7 years.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to demonstrate respect, equity and inclusive behavior and practices of a diverse workforce and community.
• Experience with evaluation of internal controls, business process analysis, compliance reviews, financial statement auditing, as well as grant and contract auditing.
• 7 years of experience in an analytical or financial role such as auditing, accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, regulatory compliance, quantitative analysis, program analysis, or similar experience.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance