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JOB SUMMARY
Performs highly advanced managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning. Work involves establishing the strategic plan, goals, and objectives; developing policies, procedures, and guidelines; establishing priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in meeting goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities; reviewing and approving budgets within the department; and supervising the work of others. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
A. Directs the activities of staff within the Internal Audit program area; establishes goals and objectives that support overall strategies; plans, develops, and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; develops the annual audit plan and coordinates the assignment of audit requests; develops and ensures compliance with guidelines, program objectives, and audit project concept and techniques; and ensures conformance with professional auditing standards.
B. Develops and implements techniques for evaluating program operations and directs evaluation activities; and reviews results of special investigations, internal audits, and research studies and makes recommendations for improvement in conformance with professional auditing standards.
C. Reviews and identifies changes in professional auditing standards and state and federal audit requirements; develops, establishes, and implements goals and objectives consistent with the agency strategic plan; recommends and advises management of changes in business practices, information systems, and accounting or management procedures; plans, develops, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates policies and procedures; and identifies the need to revise program areas.
D. Develops, reviews, and approves budgets and recommends staffing and funding for internal audit program activities; reviews audit reports and working papers prepared by the auditing staff for substance, correct methodology, accuracy, completeness, and adequacy; and reviews and approves management and productivity reports and studies.
E. Directs the preparation, development, review, and revision of legislation and develops the agency’s position regarding legislative impact; represents the agency at business meetings, hearings, trials, legislative sessions, conferences, and seminars and on boards, panels, and committees; testifies at hearings, trials, and legislative meetings; provides liaison for other local, state, and federal agencies and the public; and ensures compliance with laws pertaining to the internal audit program.
F. Supervises the work of others; identifies staff development and training requirements; and provides guidance and technical assistance in the internal audit program. * Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Experience, and Training
1. Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Major course work in Accounting or a related field preferred.
2. Seven years full-time, wage-earning experience in internal auditing.
3. One year full-time, wage-earning experience in conducting comprehensive organization wide risk assessments.
4. Five years full-time, wage-earning experience in the supervision of employees.
5. Current certification as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor. Must maintain valid certification(s) for continued employment in position.
Knowledge and Skills
1. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the program areas.
2. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
3. Knowledge of professional audit standards promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors and the United States Comptroller General.
4. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.
5. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
6. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
7. Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques.
8. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
9. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
10. Skill to direct and organize program activities.
11. Skill to establish program goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.
12. Skill in public address.
13. Skill to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.
14. Skill to direct the development and evaluation of agency policies and procedures.
15. Skill to train and supervise the work of others.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.
B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.
C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and automobile.
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