Internal Audit Manager

DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE MANAGEMENT In partnership with local, county, state, and federal agencies, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) protects Arizona’s people by: providing coordination and resource response for the suppression and management of wildland fire; delivering education to aid in wildland fire prevention; providing integrated management strategies, technical assistance and information through various Department programs;

collaborating in forest restoration projects; and ensuring fire and life safety through permitting, plan reviews and building inspections.
Internal Audit Manager

Job Location :
Address:1110 W Washington St Ste 500 Phoenix, AZ 85007 Posting Details:
Salary: $72,099 - $75,750 Annually
Grade: 23
Closing Date:

Open Until Filled
* Resumes reviewed periodically

* Job Summary:

This position is responsible for conducting and documenting agency-wide risk assessments for the purpose of identifying and assessing overall agency risk, including internal controls gaps over financial reporting, agency compliance with state laws, statutes, administrative codes, state and agency policy, etc. Conducting internal audits and reviews of a complex nature and providing formal, written, value added recommendations to agency leadership. Provides objective assurance, consulting, and risk-based evaluations that improve operational efficiency, ensure compliance with laws, and enhance accountability.

This position is responsible for mitigating fraud, theft, waste and abuse within DFFM's programs and scope of work and for providing formal, written reports to agency leadership clearly identifying root cause problems and making recommendations for improvement. This position also serves as a liaison between DFFM and the Arizona Office of the Auditor General.

• Evaluating and improving the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control processes within the agency. Conducting agency-wide risk assessments as the basis for conducting internal audits and reviews. Conducting audits and internal reviews of a complex nature to identify root cause problems, and provide value added recommendations to agency leadership through formal, written reports.
• Fraud prevention and investigating potential instances of fraud, theft, waste and abuse and issuing formal, written reports to agency leadership that clearly identify root cause issues and recommendations for improvement.
• Conducting ad-hoc reviews at the request of agency leadership and providing formal, written recommendations to improve operational compliance and efficiency.
• Prioritizing audits and reviews, creating and adhering to strict project schedules.
• Training, mentoring and supervising staff. Must operate independently by managing staff and project workloads.
• Evaluating existing internal controls, including testing policies and procedures to ensure they are designed and operate effectively to ensure compliance with state laws, policy, prevent errors, and to mitigate fraud, theft waste and abuse.
• Performing root cause analysis using various techniques such as Fishbone Analysis, Pareto Analysis, 5-Why's, identifying and recommending appropriate solutions.
• Serve as a liaison between DFFM and the Arizona Office of the Auditor General (OAG).
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge of:

• Government Accounting Principles
• Agile auditing techniques
• Arizona State systems (AZ360)
• Risk Management frameworks (COSO)
• Regulatory compliance
• Data analytics
• Audit planning and execution
• State of Arizona Accounting Manual (SAAM)
• Arizona Administrative Code (AAC)
• State Procurement Code
• LEAN/Six Sigma
• Yellow Book/Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)
• Red Book/International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
• Principles and practices of supervision

Skills in:

• Strong Written and Verbal Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Ethical Integrity
• Proficient in computer software including the Google Platform, Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Risk Management and compliance
• Agile auditing techniques
• LEAN/Six Sigma
• Root Cause Analysis techniques (5-Why's, Fishbone Diagram, Pareto Analysis, etc.)
• Strong written and oral communicator
• Conducting risk assessments
• Interpreting Statute, Administrative Code, State and Agency Policy requirements

Ability to:

• Technical Accounting and Auditing
• Lead, motivate and mentor staff
• Strategic Planning
• Leadership and Project Management
• Solve problems
• Communicate effectively
• Multitask
• Work Independently
• Represent the Agency in a positive, professional manner
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships
• Drive on State business

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance or accounting.
• Minimum 5 years experience as an auditor or investigator with an additional 2 years experience as a manager or team lead.
• CIA/CPA preference.
• LEAN/Six Sigma preference.

• Valid Arizona Drivers License

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