Chief Internal Auditor

Supervisory Organization

Commissioners Land Office–Administration

Job Posting Title

Chief Internal Auditor

Agency

410 COMM. OF THE LAND OFFICE

Supervisory Organization

Commissioners Land Office–Administration

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Up to $90,000 based on education and experience

Job Description ABOUT US MISSION. STEWARDSHIP. IMPACT. At the Commissioners of the Land Office (CLO), our work directly supports public education across Oklahoma. Through responsible management of the state’s land, minerals, and investments, we help generate funding that benefits schools and future generations. Join a team committed to public service, accountability, and making a meaningful difference across the state. To learn more about CLO, please visit CLO.ok.gov.

Benefits Of Joining CLO

• Generous Benefits Allowance:
  Up to $21,934.08 annually, based on family size, to help cover the cost of benefits
• Comprehensive Insurance Options:
  Choose from a variety of plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  Pre-tax savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement:
  Pathfinder 401K with up to a 7% match
• Generous Leave:
  Full-time employees receive 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year
• Paid Holidays:
  Enjoy 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid Parental Leave:
  Eligible employees may receive up to six weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child after completing two years of service.
• Employee Discounts:
  Access discounts with a variety of companies and vendors
• Longevity Bonus:
  Receive a bonus after two years of service, with annual bonuses thereafter
• Compensatory Time:
  Available for both FLSA exempt and nonexempt employees
• Employee Assistance Program:
  Access confidential support and helpful resources for you and your family

Job Summary

The Chief Internal Auditor plans, organizes, and oversees all internal auditing activities, including financial, operational, compliance, and performance audits. The position evaluates the adequacy of accounting systems, internal controls, risk management practices, and governance processes to ensure the effective stewardship of public assets and resources. The Chief Internal Auditor serves as a trusted advisor to leadership, promoting accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement across the organization while maintaining organizational independence, functional reporting alignment with the Audit Committee, and adherence to applicable professional auditing standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 5–7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in auditing and/or accounting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or closely related field.
• Professional certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred.
• Progressively responsible professional experience in auditing and/or accounting within a governmental or public-sector environment.

Essential Functions

• Technical Expertise & Applied Knowledge:
  Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), governmental accounting standards, and internal auditing standards. Auditing theories, techniques, and best practices, including financial, operational, compliance, and performance auditing. Risk management, internal controls, and governance frameworks. Public administration principles and regulatory compliance. Modern office practices and automated accounting and audit systems. Ability to independently plan, conduct, and oversee complex audit engagements. Ability to analyze financial and operational data, evaluate internal controls, and develop clear, actionable audit findings and recommendations.
  
  Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Internal Audit Leadership & Strategic Planning:
  Direct, plan, and…