Internal Auditor

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Plan and develop methodology for conducting performance, compliance and operational audits across all departments; identify areas to be examined and determine the extent of an examination including establishing completion schedules. 
• Assess and evaluate the existing control environment and procedures and recommend any improvement in the effectiveness of the MSBA’s risk management, control and governance processes.
• Prepare reports and summarize audit results.
• Conduct audits on the compliance and effectiveness of the internal controls of various aspects of the MSBA's operations.
• Ensure the MSBA complies with internal policies as well as relevant statutes and regulations, state and, as applicable, federal laws, and regulations.
• Interview appropriate personnel; define requirements and obtain, verify and analyze available data; observe and evaluate functional operating procedures, confirm compliance, identify any weaknesses in internal controls and prepare written recommendations, including improvements for operational efficiency.
• Lead representative of the MSBA on matters concerning external audits to ensure all external audit requests are completed in a timely manner. Examples may include the financial statement audit, audits performed by the State Auditor of Massachusetts, or any other state or federal oversight authority. 
• Conduct follow-up reviews on all audit findings and management letter comments to determine that new internal controls were implemented, or established controls were adequately changed.
• Maintain a complete repository of all MSBA policies; coordinate, monitor, enforce and record the timely updating of each.
• Coordinate the efforts of Senior Management to prioritize and complete the periodic review and update of existing policies and the creation and finalization of new policies.
• Evaluate existing policies and identify and recommend additional policies, if necessary, and facilitate the completion of such policies.
• Report monthly to the Executive Director and/or Deputy Executive Director on the completion of policy updates and additions, report any variances in compliance with the policies and recommend actions.
• Ensure a review of access for the MSBA’s systems and enterprise system with testing on a regular basis. 
• Complete special audit projects as requested by MSBA's executive level management.

Other Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Participate as a voting member in relevant procurement panels.
• Identify professional development opportunities that would strengthen staff’s critical thinking capacity in relation to risk assessment and mitigation and provide periodic in-house training.
• Other projects or tasks as requested.
• Travel as required

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.  
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification preferred.
• 5 to 7 years of previous experience in auditing, accounting or finance with a preference for candidates who have worked in internal audit roles.
• Ability to work hybrid work schedule - minimum of two (2) in-office days per week
• A comprehensive auditing skill set covering a broad range of financial areas.
• Experience with Massachusetts government entities, public construction, and procurement is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in accounting software.
• Familiarity with COSO, complex organizational structures, and information technology. 
• Ability to analyze complex processes, to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of related controls.
• Experience with Office 365, SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 
• Knowledge of data analytic software.
• Able to develop and implement an independent, objective, and systematic approach to analyzing audit evidence and drawing conclusions.