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Senior Investigative Auditor

New York City Department of Investigation
$74,642.00 - $104,587.00
United States, New York, Manhattan
Aug 05, 2025
The New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the country; its mission is to combat municipal corruption. DOI serves the people of New York City by acting as an independent and nonpartisan watchdog for New York City government, City agencies, and City employees, vendors with City contracts, individuals and entities that receive City funds. DOI is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Investigative Auditor to join Squad 10, which oversees City agencies including the Department of Transportation (DOT), Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Department of Design and Construction (DDC), and Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR). As one of DOI's critical oversight teams, Squad 10 monitors some of the City's most expansive and consequential capital programs --ranging from transportation infrastructure and roadway rehabilitation to water and sewer delivery, public facilities, parks, and open spaces. Collectively, these agencies manage tens of billions in city capital commitments and a workforce of more than 17,000 employees. In this hybrid auditing and investigative role, you will lead and support investigations into complex financial matters to identify fraud, waste, and misconduct, and to prepare written work product reflecting your findings. Key Responsibilities: -Lead and independently conduct complex financial investigations with minimal supervision -Analyze and interpret a wide range of documents, including financial records, procurement contracts, and internal agency policies, to identify irregularities and risks -Collaborate closely with DOI attorneys, fellow auditors, analysts, and investigators, as well as prosecutors and local law enforcement, agencies leadership, and other stakeholders, in advancing investigations. -Perform forensic, financial, and programmatic audits and reviews CONFIDENTIAL INVESTIGATOR - 31143 Minimum Qualifications 1. 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 satisfactory full-time experience in an industrial or governmental agency in the field of investigation, auditing, law enforcement, security, inspections, or in a major operational area of the agency in which the appointment is to be made; or 2.A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or 3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. Preferred Skills -A baccalaureate degree or higher in forensic accounting, accounting, finance. -At least 3 years of professional experience in complex financial investigations or forensic audits, including 2 years in a law enforcement or investigative setting. -Proficient in financial analysis, internal control review, interviews, report writing, and providing testimony. Experience with FinCEN reports. -Advanced Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables) experience with CFIS, bank statement scanning software, and other financial tools. -Familiarity with eDiscovery and forensic tools such as Nuix, Relativity, or Cellebrite. -Ability to manage multiple cases independently in a fast-paced environment strong organizational and time-management skills. -Experience investigating government agencies, procurement, and/or construction and infrastructure projects is highly desirable. -Experience working with prosecutors on complex cases. -Excellent interpersonal, written, and analytical skills ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. -Relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, CFE, CFF, CGAP, CIA, CFA) are a plus. -Knowledge of NYC government Public Service Loan Forgiveness 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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/. 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.