Investigative Auditor​/Senior Investigative Auditor - VID

Position: Investigative Auditor/Senior Investigative Auditor - VID 210141
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.

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