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NY Green Bank · 1 month ago

Internal Auditor II

Albany , Albany, NY, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$115K/yr - $146K/yr

7+ years exp

NY Green Bank is a division of NYSERDA focused on advancing clean energy financing in New York State. The Internal Auditor II will be responsible for identifying risks, evaluating internal controls, and ensuring compliance within NYSERDA and the Green Bank division.

Financial Services

Responsibilities

Plan and execute audit and advisory activities covering compliance, financial, IT, operational, and reporting risks

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

Identify control weaknesses and areas for operational improvement; develop clear, actionable recommendations

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

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

Prepare high-quality audit workpapers and contribute to written audit reports and presentations for senior leadership

Assist with monitoring the implementation and effectiveness of prior audit recommendations

Assist with developing and updating the annual internal audit plan and risk assessment

Coordinate with key internal and external stakeholders as necessary to gather information, communicate findings and recommendations

Conduct internal assurance and advisory engagements independently or as a part of the internal audit team

Ability to demonstrate respect, equity and inclusive behavior and practices of a diverse workforce and community

Perform other responsibilities and special assignments as required

Qualification

Audit experienceInvestment fund operationsInternal controls evaluationFinancial analysisRegulatory complianceProfessional certificationsMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skillsProject managementTeam collaboration

Required

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

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

At least three years of work related to investment funds, fund management, or financial asset oversight

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

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities under tight deadlines

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred

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

Exposure to grant funding, public investment vehicles, or loan programs is a plus

Strong understanding of complex contract terms and conditions is preferred