Occ. Code 0371100

DIRECTOR INTERNAL CONTROL NYSIF, M-3                            

New York State Department of Civil Service

Classification Standard

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

The Director Internal Control NYSIF directs the control management program at the New York State Insurance Fund (SIF).  This position is found only at SIF. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

DIRECTOR INTERNAL CONTROL NYSIF: non-competitive; one-position class; oversees the Control Management Unit. 

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

DIRECTOR INTERNAL CONTROL NYSIF:  under the general direction of the Chief Fiscal Officer, oversees the Control Management Unit; researches and recommends an appropriate internal control framework; directs the establishment and maintenance of a centralized inventory system for the documentation of internal controls throughout the agency; assesses the appropriate method for automating the centralized inventory system; develops an internal control testing methodology; tests the existing internal controls that impact the Funds financial reporting; implements and directs the Funds internal control standards policy; develops a remediation policy for addressing any identified control deficiencies; develops protocols and functions in consultation with external auditors during their review and assessment of the Funds internal controls; monitors the changes and current trends in internal controls and requirements for State agencies, regulatory authorities and insurers; disseminates current requirements, roles and responsibilities for internal controls to agency staff; and administers an educational program on internal control processes and requirements for agency employees.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Open Competitive: Bachelors Degree in accounting, finance or business administration and seven years of experience in insurance accounting, collections, cash management or auditing.  Two years of the experience must have been at a supervisory level.  Certification as a CPA or possession of an MBA may substitute for two years of the general experience.

Date:  12/08

NOTE: Classification Standards illustrate the nature, extent and scope of duties and responsibilities of the classes they describe.  Standards cannot and do not include all of the work that might be appropriately performed by a class.  The minimum qualifications above are those which were required for appointment at the time the Classification Standard was written.  Please contact the Division of Staffing Services for current information on minimum qualification requirements for appointment or examination.