Director of Audit Planning & Administration (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Weslaco, TX

7d•$108,100 - $128,600•Remote

About The Position

Mission: The Director of Audit Planning & Administration is a full-time, exempt position and is responsible for overseeing all financial, single audits for the organization. IDEA currently conducts audits across three multiple corporate entities. This position plays a key role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of financial and operational processes. This ensures compliance with laws, regulations, and organizational policies. This position will not directly supervise staff but will play an integral role in the accounting team's coaching and development, specifically related to audit processes and policies. The Director of Audit Planning & Administration will report directly to the Managing Director of Accounting. Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities Location: This is a full-time (remote) position for Texas with preference given to candidates who live in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County (Fort Worth). However living in Texas is not required. Travel Expectations: Up to 40% during the busiest times of year

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in leading audits.
Possess thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States, United States Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board standards, and A-133 (Single Audit)
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working well with diverse groups.
Advanced in using auditing software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
Ability to creatively translate large amounts of data into useful information and actionable conclusions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to be a team leader and work as an effective member of a team.
Proven project management and time management skills.
Ability to prioritize and complete assignments and efficiently and effectively meet deadlines.
Strong computer skills.
Proactively seek knowledge, new tasks, and responsibilities.
Cooperative and responsive to training, supervision, and constructive feedback.
Ability to direct, review and train departmental staff.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree is preferred.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees and coordinates all phases of IDEA’s external/internal financial and single audits, reviews, or accounting engagements, and ensures all deliverables comply with both the applicable accounting framework and company policy.
Oversees and coordinates all phases of the 990 tax return.
Appraises the key IDEA’s management of all important developments, identifies any potential issues for each audit, recommends solutions.
Creates the annual audit calendar and manages submissions to ensure on time audits are free of deficiencies, materials weaknesses, or other findings.
Reviews audit work papers prior to submission.
Guides and directs staff assigned to IDEA’s audits and provides applicable training; reviews work papers and reports prepared by the audit team in accordance with company policy.
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge and proficiency in the necessary technical skills needed to advise IDEA key stakeholders and staff.
Builds and maintains contact with key stakeholders (internal & external) throughout the year; possesses a thorough knowledge of IDEA, its affiliates and partners and all facets of IDEA’s business and control systems
Responsible for ensuring all audit engagements are properly scheduled
Plays a pivotal role in coaching and developing members of the accounting team and contributes to staff performance evaluations.
Ability to effectively communicate technical, statistical, or financial information, policies and/or procedures in a manner easily understood.
Ability to prepare clear, concise, and professional audit reports.
The ability to handle sensitive or delicate situations confidentially and in a professional manner.
An understanding of audit planning and workflow management.
Performs additional tasks as required by the immediate supervisor.
Acts as an accounting backup when necessary.