Lead Internal Audit & Compliance – CPA​/CISA​/CIA

Major Responsibilities

• Leads and performs complex internal audits and coordinates related large-scale projects. Identifies, documents, and analyzes audit findings and develops audit programs that address and test identified key risks. Performs follow-up audits and monitoring to ensure appropriate adherence to policies and procedures.
• Monitors compliance with regulations and controls by examining and analyzing records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.
• Evaluates opportunities for improvement, develops recommendations, and presents improvement opportunities/audit findings to leadership.
• Acts as a resource to educate, consult and collaborate with staff on various audit related topics.
• Guides and educates departments on methods to decrease risk and increase compliance in organizational-wide programs, policies, and procedures.
• Assists the independent external auditors by gathering information, answering questions, executing testing, coordinating any further assistance needed, and performing related projects.
• Assists with establishment of annual audit plans by leading discussions with management to identify timing, scope and objectives of audits.
• Assists with the coordination of risk models/assessments to identify and develop an audit plan to address potential risks for specific audit scope areas. Ensures alignment of audit and project plans with risk assessment.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) issued by a State Board of Accountancy, or
• Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification issued by Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), or
• Internal Auditor (CIA) certification issued by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.

• Typically requires 5 years of experience in auditing with a focus on identifying, documenting, and analyzing audit findings, recommending opportunities for improvement, and experience in leading audits.

• Proven ability to communicate with all levels of management.
• Ability to plan and organize work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to successfully plan and complete new projects that have never been tried or tested previously.
• Ability to function independently and work with a team.
• Full understanding of the audit lifecycle.
• Ability to discern specific departmental and organizational needs and requirements for improvement in operations and internal system controls.
• Expertise in leading projects and project management, including leading audit planning and identifying key project activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or similar products with ability to learn new applications.

• Involves travel to and from the office to other facilities within as well as to organizations with which the System does business.
• Lifting and moving reports and notebooks weighing up to ten pounds.
• Majority of day is spent sitting.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.