DMV - Accountability Auditor

State of North Carolina•Nash County, NC

About The Position

The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles is hiring a DMV Program Accountability Auditor to perform financial, operational, and compliance audits of DMV offices, contracted agencies, and authorized business partners throughout North Carolina. Under the direction of the DMV Program Accountability Audit Manager, the auditor travels statewide to review Contract License Plate Agencies, State Registration Offices, Driver License Offices, Online Dealers, and other assigned entities for compliance with state laws, DMV policies and procedures, contractual requirements, and established financial and operational controls. Overnight and out-of-state travel may be required to audit authorized out-of-state online dealers and leasing companies. The auditor works independently to plan, schedule, coordinate, and complete audits within established timeframes. The role involves analyzing records to identify discrepancies, control weaknesses, financial risks, and noncompliance; discussing findings with appropriate personnel; providing technical guidance or training when needed; and preparing comprehensive audit reports for management review. The auditor may conduct or assist with investigations, respond to significant incidents affecting DMV operations, support the opening, relocation, or closing of License Plate Agencies, participate in special projects and program reviews, and testify in court when required. The successful candidate will have strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and travel frequently statewide. The program area may involve accounting, auditing, finance, financial reconciliation, internal controls, regulatory compliance, related business operations, DMV systems and operations, or examination of DMV documents and fees. The posting also identifies customer service with diverse groups, providing detailed information to the public, interviewing individuals, and knowledge of DMV policies and procedures as relevant program-area experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and frequent statewide travel.
Relevant program-area experience may include accounting, auditing, finance, financial reconciliation, internal controls, regulatory compliance, related business operations, DMV systems and operations, or examination of DMV documents and fees.
The posting also identifies customer service with diverse groups, providing detailed information to the public, interviewing individuals to gather information, and working knowledge of DMV policies and procedures as relevant program-area experience.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration.
Experience with accounting practices and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to initiate and install administrative programs and procedures and evaluate their effectiveness.
Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment and discretion in establishing, applying, and interpreting policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency personnel, officials, and the public.

Responsibilities

Conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits of DMV offices, contracted agencies, and authorized business partners.
Travel statewide to audit Contract License Plate Agencies, State Registration Offices, Driver License Offices, Online Dealers, and other assigned entities; conduct overnight and out-of-state travel when required.
Plan, schedule, coordinate, and complete audits independently within established timeframes.
Review State funds, daily collections and deposits, financial reconciliations, accountable inventory, dealer accounts, transaction records, supporting documentation, fees, internal controls, and other operational activities.
Analyze records to identify discrepancies, control weaknesses, financial risks, and noncompliance.
Discuss audit findings with appropriate personnel and provide technical guidance and training when necessary.
Prepare clear and comprehensive audit reports for management review.
Conduct or assist with investigations involving missing funds or inventory, suspected embezzlement, misconduct, internal control deficiencies, or other alleged wrongdoing.
Respond as needed to robberies, break-ins, inventory losses, or other significant incidents affecting DMV operations.
Assist with opening, relocating, or closing License Plate Agencies.
Participate in special projects and program reviews.
Testify in court regarding audit findings, investigations, or DMV records when required.