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CFB Career Opportunities

Career opportunities currently available at the the NYC Campaign Finance Board are described in detail below. New York City residency is required for most positions. Full-time positions offer a competitive benefits package and salary commensurate with experience.

If you would like to be considered for one of these opportunities, please mail, fax, or e-mail your resume and cover letter, including current salary and salary requirements, to:

Ms. Elizabeth Bauer
NYC Campaign Finance Board
40 Rector Street, 7th Floor
New York, New York 10006
Fax #212-306/7143
resume@nyccfb.info

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Auditor

Compliance Analyst

Auditor

The NYC Campaign Finance Board, the leading government agency in campaign finance reform, seeks an Auditor for its Auditing and Accounting Unit.  We offer a dynamic work environment, training, growth potential, and excellent benefits.  The candidate’s duties and responsibilities will comprise of the following, but are not limited to:

  • Analyze financial records and disclosure statements, and perform highly complex and professional work involved in the financial, compliance and investigative audits of political campaigns that come under the Board’s auspices.
  • Under direction, with latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and decision making, evaluate and monitor compliance with various procedures and programs.
  • Provide assistance in planning activities of the audit team during the post-election period and coordinating the team’s activities with other agency units including Special Compliance, and Legal, as necessary.
  • Assist in preparing written reports and correspondence that are clear, concise, accurate and timely; assist in preparing oral and written reports to senior auditor, management, and others on the status of audits, reviews, and related compliance issues.
  • Assist in communicating with campaigns in a professional manner and providing guidance to campaigns on various audit and compliance issues.
  • Provide assistance in preparing draft and final audit reports, analyzing responses, and performing research work in preparation for penalty review and Board meetings.

 Qualifications:

  • A master’s degree or pursuing a graduate degree from an accredited university in accounting, economics, finance, business or public administration, statistics, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Three years of satisfactory full-time experience in one or a combination of the following: accounting; financial, compliance or investigative auditing; fraud reviews; working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration; economics or financial administration; fiscal or economic research;  fiscal management; or a related area.
  • Knowledgeand experience in performing audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards or Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, written and oral communication skills.
  • New York City residency.
  • Background or interest in politics and government a plus

 

Compliance Analyst

The NYC Campaign Finance Board, the leading government agency in campaign finance reform, seeks personnel to fill a position as a Compliance Analyst in the Auditing and Accounting Unit.  We offer a dynamic work environment, training and growth potential, and excellent benefits.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform reviews of Program participants’ disclosure statements and supporting documentation to determine if they qualify for public fund payments and are in compliance with the Program rules and regulations
  • Assist auditors in performing statement reviews, compliance visits and post-election audits.  Perform required follow-up
  • Prepare written reports and correspondence on segments of reviews, compliance visits and post-election audits, as needed
  • Manage assigned campaign caseloads
  • Communicate payment status and payment related compliance issues to CFB staff and the campaigns in a clear, concise manner
  • Cooperate with other CFB Units on compliance and investigative actions

Requirements:

  • A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited university in accounting, economics, finance, business or public administration or a closely related field
  • At least two years of related work experience
  • Good organizational, written, and oral communication skills
  • Attention to details
  • New York City residency  

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