MSRB Senior Auditor

Job Description – MSRB Senior Auditor (250006LC)

Office of the Massachusetts State Treasurer and Receiver General (“Treasury”) manages and safeguards the State's public deposits and investments through sound business practices for the exclusive benefit of our citizens, and performs these duties with integrity, excellence, and leadership. We strive to provide economic opportunity, stability, and security for every Massachusetts resident.

We are committed to excellence in recruiting, hiring, and retaining diverse and qualified individuals. We value a culture of diversity and professionalism, and believe our workforce should reflect our community.

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• Work as a member of the Internal Audit Department to review the Massachusetts State Board of Retirement's (MSRB) processes for efficiency, effectiveness, and adequacy of controls.
• Conduct compliance, operational, and financial reviews and audits; document findings and recommendations; follow up on implementation of corrective action plans.

• Work under the direction of the MSRB Audit Supervisor to perform audits and operational reviews and follow up on corrective action plans.
• Research applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to the audit being performed.
• Complete standard audit forms and documentation relevant to the audit.
• Interview appropriate personnel; determine requirements and obtain, verify, and analyze available data; observe actual practices, evaluate functional operating techniques, and identify existing or potential issues of non‑compliance.
• Participate in meetings and presentations relevant to Treasury’s Internal Audit Department and MSRB audits, reviews, advisory meetings, and meetings with the Audit Management software vendor.
• Work collaboratively with the Audit Supervisor to conduct MSRB’s annual risk assessment.
• Assist the Audit Supervisor in preparing MSRB’s annual audit plan.
• Assist MSRB staff with external audit requests.
• Assist MSRB staff with annual Internal Control Plan and policy updates.

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Develop working knowledge of Treasury and MSRB operations.
• Travel as required.

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• BS/BA (or equivalent) in Accounting.
• CIA is not required, but is strongly preferred.
• 3–5 years internal or external audit experience; experience associated with retirement plan benefits or a similar field is preferred.
• Knowledgeable in professional accounting principles.
• Experience leading audit engagements; ability to independently complete each phase of the audit process.
• Experience conducting research.
• Experience using data analytics software and policy analysis methodologies.

• Ability to develop working knowledge of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 32 and MSERS plan rules.
• Advanced knowledge of generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS) and internal auditing standards issued by the IIA.
• Working knowledge of the COSO ERM Framework.
• Proficiency in using Office 365, SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Visio, Teams, etc.
• Experience using ACL or other data analytic software.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented, “big picture” thinker; able to understand the process and its relationship with other processes, departments, and Commonwealth agencies.
• Organized; able to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines; able to work in a fluid environment, with the ability to anticipate, respond, and continuously improve the process.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Adhere to an appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs, including all of Treasury's and MSRB's policies.
• Personally committed to, and actively works toward, continuous self‑improvement.

• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

All new hires at the Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General will go through an In‑Office Orientation…