Director of Risk Mitigation (NonProfit) Manhattan

Company DescriptionAHRC New York City is a large, complex nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting neurodivergent children and adults (those with autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and other disabilities) through a broad spectrum of services , and a family governed organization that envisions a socially just world where the power of difference is embraced and reflected in all that we do. Generosity guides us as we honor our legacy and continuously grow through a culture of curiosity, creativity, and optimism and as we advocate for people with disabilities to lead full and equitable lives. Job DescriptionAHRC New York City is seeking a Director of Risk Mitigation.This position is critical to safeguarding the financial integrity of funds entrusted to AHRC NYC, including personal funds belonging to individuals supported. The role reflects AHRC NYCs commitment to continuous improvement in internal controls, transparency, and risk mitigation.Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Risk Mitigation will be responsible for a wide array of functions as it relates to risk assessment and mitigation, internal controls, and financial processes. The Director of Risk Mitigation will provide objective evaluations of the organizations financial and operational activities to ensure legal compliance, efficient management of risks, and the effectiveness of internal controls. The Director of Risk Mitigation is charged with identifying internal matters such as inefficiencies and fraud.SALARY:$115,000 - $125,000 per year. In addition, this position comes with a comprehensive Benefit package. See Benefit information below.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESCore Audit & Risk Review financial processes to ensure compliance with AHRC NYC and Arc New York policies and procedures, legal/regulatory requirements and ensure adequate controls are in place. Make recommendations for improvement when applicable.Plan and conduct risk-based audits covering financial and operational processes. Develop corrective action plans to ensure that identified issues are remediated timely.Evaluate internal controls such as approval processes and segregation of duties to safeguard organizational assets and ensure they function as intended.Prepare detailed reports summarizing audit findings, highlight deficiencies, and present actionable recommendations to senior leadership and the Compliance and Ethics and Audit Committees.Participate in special projects, including but not limited to, design and implementation of an electronic payment platforms intended to reduce cash-handling risk.Attend Compliance and Ethics Committee and Audit Committee meetings as required.Perform additional duties as requested.Resident Personal Funds Oversight and Monitoring Conduct unannounced audits of Individual Resident Fund Accounts across all residential programs.Perform reconciliation testing, including cash counts, debit card reviews, benefit account testing, and receipt verification.Evaluate segregation of duties within residences related to handling of personal allowance and benefit funds.Develop standardized internal controls for cash handling and electronic payment systems.Utilize data analytics to identify anomalies, patterns, or trends suggesting misappropriation or control weakness.Provide quarterly summary reporting to the Audit Committee on resident fund oversight activities.Fraud Detection and Investigations Conduct internal investigations related to suspected fraud, theft, abuse of funds, or financial misconduct.Preserve documentation and evidence in accordance with investigative standards and regulatory requirements.Coordinate, when necessary, with law enforcement, regulatory agencies, Medicaid Inspector General, OPWDD, or other oversight bodies.Conduct interviews and document investigative findings in a manner suitable for administrative or legal proceedings.Assist leadership i