Internal Audit Manager

State of New Hampshire Job Posting Judicial Branch Administrative Office of the Courts Concord, NH Internal Audit Manager Labor Grade: 46 Salary Range Steps 1-5: $78,195.00-$94,712.80 Position #: CT ASAP #: 3356/26-155 The State of New Hampshire, Judicial Branch, Administrative Office of the Courts has a Full-Time vacancy for Internal Audit Manager.

The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for directing the New Hampshire Judicial Branch’s (NHJB) internal audit functions by planning, managing, and conducting independent financial, operational, and compliance audits. This position assists leadership in developing, documenting, and continuously improving an enterprise-wide system of internal controls, identifies organizational and operational risks, assesses compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and NHJB standards, and recommends improvements to strengthen governance, accountability, and operational effectiveness.

The Internal Audit Manager administratively reports to the State Court Administrator and functionally reports to the Supreme Court Audit Committee in accordance with the Internal Audit Charter.

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, policy analysis, accounting, audit, finance or a related field with an advanced degree and six (6) years of experience in internal or external audit, risk management, compliance or related work experience. Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, standards, and ethics of internal auditing, including risk-based auditing, internal controls, governance, and compliance.
• Thorough knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS) and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework, including evaluation and testing methodologies.
• Federal and state laws, regulations, judicial policies, and administrative procedures applicable to public sector operations.
• Institute of Internal Auditor’s Internal Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).

• Organizational and project management with the ability to manage multiple audits and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Evaluating internal controls, identifying root causes of deficiencies, and developing practical, risk-based recommendations.
• Interviewing, conducting observations, and documenting audit information in accordance with professional standards.
• Written communication with the ability to prepare clear, concise, and well-supported audit reports, findings, and summaries.

• Identify emerging organizational risks and recommend proactive strategies to strengthen governance and internal controls.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges, court administrators, executive leadership, court staff and other stakeholders.
• Manage organizational change and provide independent, objective recommendations on process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Travel to NHJB facilities throughout the State of New Hampshire to conduct on-site audits, interviews, observations, and follow-up reviews.

CPA, CFE, CGAP, or CIA certification is preferred, but not required.

• Successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check and motor vehicle records check.
• This position is a sitting, non-voting member of the NHJB’s Risk Management/Policy Working Group and Risk Management Governance Council.

Develops and administers the annual risk-based internal audit plan through the systematic evaluation of financial, operational and compliance risks for review and approval by the State Court Administrator and Supreme Court Audit Committee.

Directs and performs independent internal compliance audits across NHJB divisions, courts, and administrative offices to identify areas of organizational, operational, and compliance risk and recommends preventive controls and process improvements…