Chief Internal Auditor

About the role

The Chief Internal Auditor is responsible for conducting audits of operations to ensure compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and industry standards. This role involves evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, identifying risks, and providing recommendations to improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes comprehensive audit plans to assess the effectiveness of internal controls and risk management processes.
• Performs audits of operational units to evaluate workflow efficiency, adherence to policy, and reliability of internal controls.
• Conducts entrance and exit conferences with audited staff to communicate objectives, preliminary findings, and recommendations.
• Identifies and evaluates potential risks, including operational, financial, and compliance risks.
• Analyzes data from multiple OSPS systems to identify irregularities, trends, or areas at risk for noncompliance.
• Validates the accuracy and completeness of records used for audits, including financial, programmatic, and case-level documentation.
• Reviews contracts, leases, MOUs, and fiscal documents to determine compliance with state laws, rules, and internal policies.
• Provides recommendations for process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen controls.
• Prepares audit reports detailing findings to leadership, highlighting areas of concern.
• Makes sure audit recommendations are implemented and monitored for timely completion.
• Serves as the point of contact when communicating with external auditors to gather information and clarify audit findings.
• Documents audit procedures and testing methodologies in accordance with professional standards.
• Aids in developing corrective action plans with audited divisions and monitors for timely completion.
• Coordinates with OSPS Legal, Fiscal, HR, and Operations to gather information relevant to audits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. Seven or more years of progressively responsible auditing experience. Requires certification as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). Strong knowledge of audit methodologies, risk management, and compliance practices. Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (i.e., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Preferred Qualifications: A Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Ten or more years of experience in internal auditing, public accounting, or related roles. Five or more years of supervisory experience in a senior leadership role. Experience with auditing ERP systems (e.g. SAP).

Qualifications

• Ability to sit for extended time periods.
• Professional office working environment requiring telephone usage and ability to process written documents.
• Ability to travel, including overnight stays, as required.

Skills

• Effective oral and written communication, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, implement, and maintain a variety of functions and projects simultaneously and meet required deadlines and schedules.
• Ability to positively and professionally interact with co-workers.
• Demonstrated leadership skills including planning and priority setting, sound decision-making, problem-solving, and analytic and interpretive skills.

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