SENIOR INVESTIGATIVE AUDITOR                                                                0239

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general direction, an employee in this class supervises a group of Investigative Auditors who are responsible for conducting audits and investigations of financial records of corporations, partnerships and individuals suspected of being in criminal violation of the Penal Law and other laws of the State of New York, and/or performs investigative auditing functions of a high level of complexity.  Work includes planning and developing audit programs and operating procedures to be implemented by the investigative auditing staff.  Assignments are received from a professional or administrative supervisor who reviews work upon completion.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

          Plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of an investigative auditing staff;

          Meets with attorneys and staff to plan the scope, direction, and extent of the investigative procedures to be implemented in investigations;

          Coordinates and oversees the training and staff development of investigative auditing personnel;

          Supervises and may participate in the activities of investigative auditing personnel, including examining, analyzing and reconstructing complex accounting books and records, preparing reports and testimony for grand jury proceedings, and testifying in criminal proceedings when necessary;

          Oversees the accounting and financial management of federal and state civil forfeiture funds, which may include banking, accounting, fund reconciliation, and financial reporting;

          Establishes, structures, manages, and reports special funds and accounts in highly confidential undercover operations and coordinates the financing and accounting of special operations;

          Assumes responsibility for highly complex financial investigative audits.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practices as they relate to private and government agencies; thorough knowledge of techniques and practices used in investigating financial records; thorough knowledge of the penal code and other New York State laws as they relate to financial records; thorough knowledge of investigative techniques and procedures; thorough knowledge of the type of business documents and financial and accounting records maintained by government agencies, business entities, and professionals in various industries; ability to supervise and coordinate the work of the investigative auditing staff in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to consolidate detailed reports and provide recommendations for criminal proceeding that may follow; ability to express oneself clearly and con­cisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

          OPEN COMPETITIVE

          Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and seven (7) years of experi­ence as an auditor, two (2) years of which must have been in the field of investigative auditing;

 

          NOTE:  Relevant additional education may be substituted for experience on a year-to-year basis with a maximum of two years.

 

          PROMOTIONAL                   

          Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as an Investigative Auditor; or,

          One (1) year of permanent competitive status as a Chief Auditor.

 

R01/24/07

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive