Deputy Director of Internal Audit, BERS

Deputy Director of Internal Audit, BERS - 27106

Administrative Retirement Benefits Specialist

Level:

G4

Division/Office:

Board of Education Retirement System

Borough:

Manhattan

Posting End Date:

09/30/2026

Description:

AMENDED

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Internal Audit of the Board of Education Retirement System (BERS), the Deputy Director of Internal Audit assists in directing and managing the Internal Audit Department while maintaining significant involvement in the planning, execution, supervision and quality review of audit engagements. The Deputy Director provides technical leadership to staff throughout all phases of the audit process to ensure compliance with professional auditing standards and departmental methodologies in the execution of complex and detailed financial, IT, operational and management audits and analyses of financial and other data . Performs related work.

Reports to:

Director of Internal Audit, BERS

Direct Reports:

Supervisor of Internal Audit, Associate Auditors, Staff Auditor Consultant

Key Relationships

Works closely with the staff throughout BERS, NYC and NYS Comptrollers, NYC Retirement Systems, various other City agencies, and Consultants.

Responsibilities

• Plan, oversee and participate in audit projects, including financial, operational, performance, and information technology audits.
• Oversee all phases of audit engagements, including risk assessments, audit planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow up activities.
• Review and verify audit workpapers, testing, analyses, calculations, sampling methodologies, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental policies and the Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Write, review, and edit audit reports and recommendations based on audit findings.
• Review audit findings and reports to ensure conclusions are adequately supported, clearly communicated, and provide practical, risk based recommendations.
• Provide technical guidance, direction, and coaching to audit staff throughout audit engagements to ensure consistency, quality, and professional development.
• Monitor audit engagement progress, assign work, prioritize resources, and ensure audits are completed efficiently and on schedule.
• Assist in conducting organization wide risk assessments and developing risk based audit priorities.
• Monitor and validate the implementation of management corrective action plans.
• Prepare and present audit reports, memoranda, to senior management, the Board of Trustees, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with external auditors, regulatory agencies, and other oversight agencies.
• Provide independent advisory services on policies, procedures, business process improvements, technology implementations, artificial intelligence governance, and other organizational initiatives while maintaining independence and objectivity.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining departmental policies, procedures, methodologies, templates, and audit management software.
• Supervise, mentor, evaluate, and develop audit staff, fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability, continuous improvement, and ethical conduct.
• Assist in developing and implementing the department’s strategic plan, annual risk based audit plan, budget, and Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP).

Qualification Requirements:

Minimum

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 12 semester credits