Director, Internal Audit

Title: Director, Internal Audit

Department: DT Internal Audit

Campus

Location:

TCCD District Offices

Employee Classification: APT
- Administrative

Position Type: FT
- Regular

Grant Funded: No

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - ;
Commensurate with education and experience

Work Hours: Monday
- Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Flexibility is required, as occasional evening and weekend hours may be necessary based on department needs.

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work

This role is responsible for leading the internal audit function in a co-sourced model, coordinating with external audit professionals and overseeing the internal audit team. The position's primary responsibility is to develop and execute an annual Audit Plan approved by the Board of Trustees, to conduct and oversee audits, reviews, and management advisory projects from planning to reporting. This role collaborates with all levels and groups of management and employees within Tarrant County College (TCC) including administrators, faculty, and staff.

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Selects and oversees external auditors based on risk and complexity and establishes the scope of the audit and the approach to be applied; manages relationships with co-sourced audit vendors and coordinates with external audit professionals
• Ensures TCC audit policies, processes, and procedures comply with the latest internal audit standards; ensures TCC financial controls comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as TCC policies
• Identifies and evaluates risk areas for the development of the annual Audit Plan via an annual risk assessment; presents and submits the annual Audit Plan to the Board of Trustees for review and approval
• Develops and monitors the Internal Audit function budget in collaboration with the General Counsel
• Conducts special investigations, reviews, or studies as requested by the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, or the General Counsel
• Meets with the Chancellor and Board of Trustees Audit Committee on a periodic basis in accordance with TCC policies and procedures to review audit priorities, results, and recommendations
• Plans, conducts, and oversees audits, reviews, and projects to evaluate controls, operational efficiencies, and compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, and best business practices
• Drafts and/or edits audit reports and memos; reviews and evaluates audit findings, formulates, and presents formal recommendations to TCC staff regarding recommended changes in procedures and internal control mechanisms
• Conducts follow-up audits to ensure that recommendations have been implemented and are effective
• Promptly reports any known or suspected fraud, illegal activities, or material breaches of contract or grant agreements to the General Counsel, the Chancellor, the Board of Trustees, and/or other relevant administrative leaders
• Manages TCC's Ethics and Compliance Hotline

• Provides leadership and oversight for departmental activities, including workforce planning, performance management, process improvement, budgeting, and resource allocation
• Focuses on achieving departmental and organizational objectives through effective management of people, programs, and operations
• Leads through supervisors and professional staff by establishing priorities, supporting accountability, and developing team performance

• Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of…