Deputy Director, Internal Audit

The New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) is a public benefit corporation and the nation’s largest municipal Housing Finance Agency. HDC’s programs support the construction and preservation of multi-family affordable housing in New York City.

Area of Talent: Internal Audit/Affordable Housing

Position Type: Full Time/Exempt

Salary Range: $140,000 to $150,000

Office Location: NYC/Financial District

Position Summary:

The Deputy Director of Internal Audit is a leadership role responsible for co-developing and executing the risk-based internal audit plan; performing and overseeing financial, operational, compliance, and IT audit engagements; and strengthening governance, risk management, and internal control across the organization. The role provides day-to-day leadership to Internal Audit staff, manages external audit resources where needed, and serves as a key liaison to senior leadership and the Audit Committee.

This role reports to the Chief Risk Officer.

Job Responsibilities:

• Annual Risk Assessment & Audit Plan: Lead or co-lead the annual risk assessment; develop and maintain a dynamic, risk-based Internal Audit plan that incorporates assurance and advisory work and supports senior leadership and Audit Committee oversight.
• Engagement Delivery: Plan, execute, and review audits covering financial, operational, compliance, IT/cyber, and specialized areas; ensure sufficient, relevant evidence and well-documented workpapers supporting conclusions and recommendations.
• Reporting & Governance: Present audit results and periodic updates to management and the Audit Committee; prepare clear, actionable audit reports with agreed remediation and follow-up.
• Quality Program & Standards: Maintain Internal Audit’s Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) and drive conformance with the IIA IPPF/Standards; plan and coordinate external quality assessments (QAR) on the required cycle.
• Issue Tracking & Follow-Up: Oversee timely remediation tracking; perform follow-up reviews to validate that management actions address root causes and control gaps.
• Continuous Monitoring & Analytics: Expand the function’s use of data analytics and continuous monitoring where appropriate to improve audit coverage and insight.
• Resource Management & Coaching: Supervise and develop junior auditors; set clear expectations, review work, and provide coaching, training, and performance feedback. Manage vendors/outsourcers when engaged.
• Policy & Compliance Alignment: Ensure audits consider applicable internal policies and relevant professional/government auditing standards; partner with key internal departments on control improvements.
• Special Projects/Advisory: Lead or participate in management-requested advisory engagements and special projects that enhance processes, data integrity, and organizational effectiveness.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 7–10+ years of progressively responsible internal audit (or closely related) experience, including leading complex audits and presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Supervisory experience managing auditors and reviewing audit workpapers and reports.
• Solid knowledge of internal control frameworks and the IIA Standards/IPPF; familiarity with applicable Government Auditing Standards for public-sector work.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft concise, actionable reports and present to senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Strong data analytical skills used in continuous monitoring and audit context.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and audit management and documentation tools (OpsAudit would be a plus).

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, or CISA (strongly preferred).
• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MPA, MSA) or graduate-level coursework in auditing, accounting, public administration, information systems, or related fields.
• Experience operating in a public-sector or mission-driven environment and working with government policies, regulations, and audit requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership of a QAIP, and direct experience coordinating an external QAR for Internal Audit.
• Hands-on experience with IT/cybersecurity, third-party/vendor risk, and data analytics in audit contexts.

It is strongly preferred that you submit a cover letter with your resume. You may also fax your resume and cover letter to (212) 227-6816.

HDC demonstrates a strong commitment to its employees by providing a salary that is competitive and commensurate with experience and excellent benefits, including:

• Health Benefits at a reasonable cost
• Dental and Vision Benefits at no cost
• Retirement savings plan with a generous match and a pension plan
• Paid holiday, vacation, sick time and parental leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness for eligible employees
• Wellness reimbursement
• Back-up Caregiver Benefit

HDC 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.

HDC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, HDC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing [email protected].