Investigative Auditor/Senior Investigative Auditor - VID 220494

Duties Description The New York Waterfront Commission (NYWC) is a law enforcement agency vested with licensing and regulatory authority. NYWC’s mission is to investigate, deter, combat and remedy criminal activity and influence in the Port of New York, and to ensure fair hiring and employment practices so that the Port and region can grow and prosper.

The agency conducts investigations into waterfront practices and works with federal, state and local law enforcement partners in complex criminal investigations. It conducts disciplinary hearings to deny or revoke licensure for statutory violations, and to bar those who pose a danger to the public peace or safety or who lack the requisite good character and integrity from working/operating in the port.

NYWC is seeking an experienced forensic auditor to serve as an Investigative Auditor/Senior Investigative Auditor. This position plays a critical role in identifying criminality by utilizing advanced auditing techniques, forensic financial analysis and investigative methods to detect fraud, corruption and other illicit conduct associated with organized crime and racketeering.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Conduct compliance audits of regulated businesses to assess adherence to applicable regulatory and statutory standards.
• Conduct payroll audits of regulated businesses to ensure accurate payment of mandated assessments, identify deficiencies, and recommend administrative enforcement actions when appropriate.
• Participate in comprehensive background investigations of individuals and entities seeking licensure, evaluating financial records, associations and regulatory compliance.
• Examine complex financial records to detect fraud, misconduct, corruption and other criminal conduct related to organized crime, racketeering enterprises and associated unlawful activity.
• Prepare detailed investigative reports and audit findings, with recommendations and evidentiary summaries suitable for administrative proceedings and/or criminal prosecutions.
• Within team concept, work closely with attorneys, detectives, intelligence analysts and other agency personnel on complex investigations and, when appropriate, support related multi-agency prosecutions.
• Support subpoenas and document production requests by identifying relevant financial and digital records.
• Participate in sworn interviews and testify at hearings as required.
• Working closely with the Comptroller, track quarterly assessment payments, prepare quarterly summary reports and reconcile receipts.
• Other duties as assigned by the Comptroller and Executive Director & General Counsel.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have

• Investigative Auditor: Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in forensic accounting for a governmental entity. Relevant experience is defined as financial investigations and/or law enforcement experience with substantial financial investigative components. A master’s degree from an accredited college in a relevant criminal justice adjacent field of study with a financial or investigative focus can be substituted for 2 years of experience.
• Senior Investigative Auditor: Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in forensic auditing for a governmental entity. Relevant experience is defined as financial investigations and/or law enforcement experience with substantial financial investigative components. A master’s degree from an accredited college in a relevant criminal justice adjacent field of study with a financial or investigative focus can be substituted for 2 years of experience.
• Proficiency with digital forensic tools, data analytics and financial investigation software.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or economics. Certified Public Account (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) preferred.

Additional Qualifications

• Strong law enforcement experience involving complex and confidential investigations of organized crime, racketeering, illegal business activities and regulatory violations.
• Demonstrated experience in business organizational and managerial structures and practices, and their financial documentation practices, as well as various sophisticated finance and accounting systems, methods, and techniques.
• Ability to conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to discern and unravel complex interrelationships and to recognize concealed or obscure associations.
• Ability to translate complex and interrelated information into articulate presentations, prepare substantive analytical reports, interact effectively as a member of an investigative team, elicit information, and develop cooperative relationships.
• Ability to work at a detailed level on complex investigative and strategic matters, using unique skills to further the agency’s mission to detect, deter, and disrupt criminality.
• Adaptability, intellectual curiosity, and capability to perform at an optimum level in time sensitive and high-pressure environments while maintaining accuracy and quality of work.
• Dedication to mission-focused, purpose-driven work.

Additional Comments Salary

The starting salary for this position will vary based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Telecommuting

The New York Waterfront Commission (NYWC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to NYWC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks.

After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s duties and work performance are aligned with telecommuting they may be allowed to do so. Upon approval to telecommute, NYWC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period.

New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the State of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, creed/religion, disability, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, familial status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

It is the policy of the New York Waterfront Commission to provide all qualified persons with equal opportunity in employment and to participate in and receive all the benefits, services, programs and activities of the Commission. Reasonable accommodations will be provided when appropriate to qualified persons with disabilities as are necessary to provide such equal opportunity.

Retention is contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation.

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