AUDIT TRAINING SPECIALIST

BUSINESS TITLE:  AUDIT TRAINING SPECIALIST  

CIVIL SERVICE TITLE/LEVEL:    CFB ANALYST II 

DEPARTMENT:    AUDITING & ACCOUNTING  

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 2

SALARY RANGE: $72,000

POSITION STATUS: ☒ Full-Time

APPLICATION DEADLINE: UNTIL FILLED

JOB ID #:  632991 

Start your career here at the NYC Campaign Finance Board. Click on the link to learn more about the open positions at our agency! 

ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN FINANCE BOARD

The New York City Campaign Finance Board manages New York City’s small donor democracy program and educates and engages voters via NYC Votes. The CFB has enjoyed a tremendous arc of progress over its 30-year history, and our updated flagship small donor democracy program is the centerpiece of this progress.

We eliminate barriers to participation by providing access to the resources New Yorkers need to vote or run for office and amplify the voices of small donors with New York City’s small donor democracy program. 

We are dedicated to making New York City’s local democracy more open, transparent, and equitable. You would be working with a team that is mission-driven and committed to continuous improvement.

The CFB’s Auditing & Accounting Unit is comprised of a talented team of auditing professionals with diverse backgrounds who are committed to ensuring that candidates running for City office comply with the Campaign Finance Act and Board Rules. The important work performed by each member of this team has a direct impact on maintaining the integrity of New York City’s matching funds program, which stands as a benchmark for effective campaign finance systems around the country.   

In addition to safeguarding one of the strongest publicly funded campaign finance systems, the Audit Unit ensures that the CFB’s robust disclosure and oversight requirements, which are key to having an informed electorate, are met by all candidates, regardless of their participation in the matching funds' program.    

This is a new position in the Audit Unit that will report to the Audit Training and Development Manager. The ideal candidate will be a continuous learner with a strong interest in auditing and training. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  

• Assist the Audit Training and Development Manager with designing, maintaining, and delivering effective training for the Audit Unit.  
• Research effective methods for hybrid training and generally modernize internal training, including the creation of video modules. 
• Collaborate with various Audit stakeholders to design clear and easily accessible guidance/training materials.  
• Provide one-on-one training to auditors as needed.  
• Learn and maintain a working knowledge of the audit process to be able to effectively train on the materials.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Background or interest in auditing.  
• Knowledge of GAGAS (Yellow Book standards).  
• Significant background in training large groups of people.  
• Ability to “Train-the-trainers.”  
• Experience with preparing technical training documents and guidance materials. 
• Exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written).  
• Strong training and presentation skills.   
• Strong analytical skills and a demonstrated ability to solve complex problems.  
• Efficient and effective project management skills.  
• A strong work ethic and meticulous attention to detail. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by at least twelve-semester credits (or the equivalent of twelve-semester credits) in accounting, auditing, business or public administration, computer science, economics, finance, statistics, graphic design, personnel or human resources administration, user experience design, or a closely related area of study and one year of satisfactory full-time experience in accounting, auditing (including compliance or investigative auditing), business or public administration, business analysis, computer science, database administration, economics, finance, fiscal or economic management or research, statistics, graphic design, personnel or human resources administration, user experience design, or a closely related field; or
2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in “1” above; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1” above.
   

All applicants must apply through NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York

• Please search and apply to the job ID number listed above.
• Resume and cover letter are required for consideration.
• Note that only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

For more information on careers with the NYC Campaign Finance Board visit our website at https://www.nyccfb.info/ to access the full listing of job opportunities and to learn more about our agency.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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 it with the agency representative at the time of the interview. 

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF. 

The CFB is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to diversity. All individuals are encouraged to apply. If you anticipate needing any type of reasonable accommodation to apply for an employment opportunity, please contact access@nyccfb.info or (212) 409-1800. 

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.

The City of New York provides generous medical benefits (including dental and vision through respective unions or funds), retirement, tuition reimbursement, and additional ancillary benefits. CFB offers a flexible and hybrid work schedule, opportunities for career development, learning & development (leadership training, coaching), wellness programs, and much more!