Internal Control Officer

About the role

The Internal Control Officer is responsible for supporting, implementing, monitoring, and improving the organization’s internal control framework. This position helps ensure that financial and operational processes are effective, risks are appropriately managed, policies and procedures are followed, and the organization complies with applicable laws, regulations, and internal requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with management and employees across divisions and also with the State Internal Control officer to identify control weaknesses, recommend practical improvements, and promote a strong culture of accountability and risk management. This is a full-time position with the Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain effective internal control policies, procedures, and processes
• Assess business processes to identify operational, financial, compliance, and fraud-related risks
• Conduct periodic reviews and testing of internal controls to determine their effectiveness
• Identify control deficiencies and recommend corrective and preventive actions
• Monitor implementation of management action plans and follow up on outstanding control issues
• Review financial and operational transactions for compliance with established policies and procedures
• Support the organization’s risk assessment and risk management activities
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing documentation, explanations, and supporting information
• Prepare clear reports on control reviews, findings, risks, and recommended improvements
• Monitor compliance with applicable laws, regulations, accounting standards, and organizational policies
• Investigate unusual transactions, control breaches, and potential instances of fraud when required
• Maintain appropriate documentation of control activities, testing results, and remediation efforts
• Provide guidance and training to employees on internal controls, policies, procedures, and risk awareness
• Recommend improvements to systems and processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and accountability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Auditing, Risk Management, or a related field
• Experience in internal controls, internal audit, compliance, accounting, risk management, or a related area
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal control frameworks, and risk management concepts
• Experience with control testing, process reviews, audit procedures, and documentation
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and investigative skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word

Benefits

• $0 premium employee health insurance option
• Eleven paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual
• Dental, vision, and other insurance options
• Retirement benefits (Class A retirement under SDRS)

Pay

$74,499.84 annually

Schedule

Full-time