Director of Internal Audit

Position Summary

The role of the Director of Internal Audit is to oversee and directthe activities of the Internal Audit Department. The work requires expertise in auditing,including financial and operational audit functions.

• Determine, plan, supervise the work of the internal audit staff in the performance of their audits,
• Develop and update audit programs and checklists,
• Planand monitor audit work schedules,
• Develop policies and procedures necessary to carry out the responsibilities and accomplish the goals of the Internal Audit Department,
• Formulate and establish audit practices and procedures to ensure that the Department’s goals are met,
• Coordinate Department audits with the independent auditors,
• Meet with all levels of management, as well as the Audit Committee to discuss audit plans and results and make recommendations to resolve audit findings requiring corrective action,
• Supervise, review and participate in training of Internal Audit Department Team members,
• Develop training plans to educate institute Directors on duties/responsibilities of Internal Audit Department,
• Perform special audit-related projects as assigned,
• Direct the preparation of the Department’s annual budget requests,
• Attend required training/professional development events and maintain appropriate certification(s) and license(s),
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, orrelated field,
• Certified Public Account or Certified Internal Auditor,
• Minimum of six(6) years of progressively responsible professional level audit experience,
• Experience in Not for Profit accounting/auditing preferred,
• Minimum of five(5) years supervisory experience,
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint),
• May be required to obtain and maintain appropriate crisis intervention and physical restraint training and certification asdefined by state requirements,
• May be required to obtain and maintain currentCPR and First Aid Certification by nationally recognized organization.