Compliance Auditor

Job Description

Agency Description:
The Department of Small Business Services (SBS) helps unlock economic potential and create economic security for all New Yorkers by connecting New Yorkers to good jobs, creating stronger businesses, and building a fairer economy in neighborhoods across the five boroughs.

Division Description:
The Division of Economic and Financial Opportunity (DEFO) is committed to encouraging a competitive and diverse New York City business environment by promoting the growth and success of small businesses, with special emphasis on historically underserved groups, and ensuring their meaningful participation in the government procurement process.

The goals of the division are to increase and retain the number of certified minority and women-owned business enterprises (M/WBE); increase the number of M/WBEs winning government contacts and increase overall M/WBE participation in private and public sector contracting

Job Description:
Under the supervision of the Field Audit Supervisor, the Compliance Auditor will conduct activities to ensure the division meets its obligation to audit the mandated percentage of certification applicants annually, and conducts additional audits, as needed. Tasks will include, but not be limited to the following:

- Review and analyze documents received as part of the MWBE, LBE and EBE certification application process (including, but not limited to, financial records, payroll and employee records, tax documents and contract files) to ensure validity, accuracy, and completeness.

- Conduct site visits/desk audits by interviewing certification applicants and reviewing business records to probe complexities relevant to eligibility determinations and evaluate factors or conditions relevant to business operations (e.g., workspaces, equipment, inventory, vehicles, and staffing).

- Make eligibility recommendations based on thorough analysis of business documentation submitted by applicants.

- Contact clients and SBS vendors via telephone and written correspondence to assist with the completion of the certification application process.

- Draft Certification denials and revocation letters for the Field Audit Supervisor’s review.

- Maintain confidential data securely and appropriately as well as routinely update client management system.

- Support inquiries via M/WBE certification helpline and the M/WBE Certification email accounts process all lead requests in the Certification System.

- Handle archiving/records keeping tasks; establish and maintain comprehensive, secure, and retrievable files; process partner agency addendums.

- Provide excellent customer service and interactions with clients.

- Assist with special projects such as supporting and maintaining our existing certification partners, as needed.

TO APPLY:
All Applicants: Go to www.nyc.gov/jobs search for Job ID: #717070

Current SBS Employees: Please email your resume and cover letter including the following subject line: Compliance Auditor and send to careers@sbs.nyc.gov

Note: We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

If you are unable to apply via NYC Jobs, you can email your cover letter and resume to careers@sbs.nyc.gov with the following in the subject line: Compliance Auditor.

If you do not have access to email, mail your cover letter & resume to:
NYC Department of Small Business Services
Human Resources Unit
1 Liberty Plaza, 11th Floor
New York, New York 10006

Minimum Qualifications
 

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U. S. Secretary of Education and by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and six months of full-time, satisfactory professional, technical, or administrative experience in one or more of the following fields: program evaluation, contract negotiation/management, fiscal/financial management, or project management; or
2. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and four years of full-time, satisfactory professional, technical, or administrative experience in one or more of the following fields: program evaluation, contract negotiation/management, fiscal/financial management, or project management; or
3. Education and or experience equivalent to “1" or “2" above.

Preferred Skills

- Comfort working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizing assignments 

- At least 2 years of experience handling and analyzing business and financial documents in an analytical role, e.g., corporate by-laws, partnership agreements, tax returns, and bank statements 

- Outstanding verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills - Professionalism, strong work ethic, sound judgment and attention to detail 

- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and comfortable learning new computer programs 

- Experience working with cross-functional teams and diverse groups of people

- Fluent in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, and Haitian Creole a plus.

55a Program

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.

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.