DIRECTOR OF AUDITING-SES - 77000542

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Office of Inspector General (OIG) is seeking a Director of Auditing. This role is responsible for supervising, performing, and reporting on all classes of audits (financial, compliance, operational, performance, electronic data processing, etc.), internal control reviews, program evaluations, management reviews, special projects, and administrative investigations. The position will also participate in OIG activities as needed to support the Director of Investigations or the Inspector General. The Director of Auditing will conduct audits and review activities that evaluate the effectiveness of the Agency’s programs, systems, operations, and policies, adhering to professional auditing standards like Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and the Association of Inspectors General’s Principles and Standards.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or a business major which includes 5 courses in accounting AND 5 years of experience as an internal, external, or IT auditor, an accountant, or any combination thereof; or A master’s degree in accounting, business administration or public administration from an accredited college or university AND 4 years of relevant experience as an internal, external, or IT auditor, an accountant, or any combination thereof; or A Certified Public Accountant license, or a Certified Internal Auditor certification, AND 4 years of relevant experience as an internal, external, or IT auditor, an accountant, or any combination thereof
Possession of a valid driver’s license
Applicant must successfully complete a background investigation, including fingerprints, prior to employment
Must obtain Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) certification within 30 days of employment
Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and procedures and auditing best practices, systems evaluation, and analytical techniques.
Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
Strong understanding of general business systems, practices, and control techniques.
Strong understanding of how cybersecurity integrates into organizational operations, and ability to direct or perform cybersecurity audits.
Ability to review and analyze program data to determine whether stated program objectives are being achieved and evaluated program results.
Ability to direct and be involved in the success of multiple engagements.
Ability to train and develop staff in the application of proper evaluation techniques, procedures and standards.
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.
Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively within all levels of the organization, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others facilitate open communication.
Knowledge of GAGAS (Yellow Book) and the Association of Inspectors General’s Principles and Standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting audits using GAGAS.

Responsibilities

Conducts and coordinates performance and compliance audits, management reviews, and follow-up audits.
Performs risk assessments of Agency programs and activities and develops long range and annual audit plans.
Mentors, trains, and supervises the work of senior and staff auditors within the Internal Audit section.
Reviews and evaluates internal controls to ensure accountability of the Agency.
Ensures that audits are conducted in accordance with auditing standards, specifically Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).
Communicates results of audits, recommends corrective action and suggests improvement to operations.
Assesses the reliability and validity of legislatively mandated verification and validation efforts.
Performs as a liaison between the Agency and Auditor General, Office of Program Policy Analysis and Governmental Accountability, and/or federal auditors.
Assists in conducting preliminary inquiries and investigations.
Attends and participates, in an advisory role, in internal and external meetings.
Evaluates the performance of each member under the supervision of this position based on established expectations and measurement criteria and in accordance with Agency policy.
Develops and maintains internal procedural documentation, including templates, policies, audit manuals and user guides.
Manages projects, workflows, and external audit requirements, and documents and reports on the progress of work in process.
Professional development and other duties as assigned by the Inspector General.