AUDITOR 4 - 79666

State of Tennessee; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Tennessee's Division of Internal Audit (DIA) in Nashville is seeking an Auditor 4 to review audited entities for completeness and accuracy, with focus on fraud, waste, and abuse. This role supports governance, risk management and control processes across the department.

Ideal candidates will have a four-year accounting degree and at least five years of auditing experience; CPA/CIA/CFE/CGFM/CISA certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• Five years of full-time auditing experience.
• Preferred CPA/CIA/CFE/CGFM/CISA certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage select audit processes and engagements.
• Assist with Bureau of Conservation & Environment investigations to provide assurance on non-federal entities.
• Plan and schedule audits engagements.
• Complete audit fieldwork by analyzing financial and technical data.
• Draft audit reports to management and external stakeholders.
• Work cooperatively with internal and external customers.

Skills

Auditing

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Executive Service

For more information, visit the link below: https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/environment/job-announcements-/executive-service/00108075_auditor_4_dia_tdec-job-opp_es_ua.pdf

Who We Are And What We Do The Department of Environment and Conservation exists to enhance the quality of life for citizens of Tennessee and to be stewards of our natural environment .Our Department is committed to providing a cleaner, safer environment that goes hand-in-hand with economic prosperity and increased quality of life in Tennessee. We deliver on our mission through managing regulatory programs that maintain standards for air, water and soil quality while providing assistance to businesses and communities in areas ranging from recreation to waste management. We manage the state park system and programs to inventory, interpret and protect Tennessee's rich natural, historical and archaeological heritage. About the Division of Internal Audit (DIA):The Division of Internal Audit's mission is to enhance and protect organizational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight. The DIA assists the Department in accomplishing its strategic objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes.

Executive Service

AUDITOR 4 Department of Environment and Conservation Internal Audit Division Nashville, TN Annual Salary: $67,764.00 - $87,912.00 Closing Date: 08/17/2026 TDEC employees are working in alternative workspaces from their home with some scheduled time in the field or in their assigned office. For more information, visit the link below: https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/environment/job-announcements-/executive-service/00108075_auditor_4_dia_tdec-job-opp_es_ua.pdf

Who We Are And What We Do The Department of Environment and Conservation exists to enhance the quality of life for citizens of Tennessee and to be stewards of our natural environment .Our Department is committed to providing a cleaner, safer environment that goes hand-in-hand with economic prosperity and increased quality of life in Tennessee. We deliver on our mission through managing regulatory programs that maintain standards for air, water and soil quality while providing assistance to businesses and communities in areas ranging from recreation to waste management. We manage the state park system and programs to inventory, interpret and protect Tennessee's rich natural, historical and archaeological heritage. About the Division of Internal Audit (DIA):The Division of Internal Audit's mission is to enhance and protect organizational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight. The DIA assists the Department in accomplishing its strategic objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes.

How You Make a Difference In This Role Looking for an opportunity to work with a collaborative team at the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) TDEC's Division of Internal Audit provides an opportunity to work with a collaborative team in Tennessee State Government, protecting our environment, public health, and air water quality.

Job Overview The position requires a specific knowledge base to perform review for completeness and accuracy to obtain an understanding and reasonable assessment of the audited entity's operations. The position requires an individual with the prudence and comprehension of an experienced auditor, with great attention to detail and skills commensurate to handle high degrees of difficulty. We are seeking someone who thinks critically, communicates effectively and efficiently, and displays the confidence and ability to identify and act in situations indicative of fraud, waste, and abuse.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage select audit processes and engagements.
• Assist with Bureau of Conservation & Environment investigations performed to provide reasonable assurance that non-federal entities that receive awards and carry out part of a federal or state program in accordance with federal and state rules and regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Lead and manage select audit processes and engagements.
• Assist with Bureau of Conservation & Environment investigations performed to provide reasonable assurance that non-federal entities that receive awards and carry out part of a federal or state program in accordance with federal and state rules and regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Properly plan and schedule audits engagements.
• Complete audit fieldwork by analyzing financial and technical data through electronic applications.
• Draft audit reports to management and external stakeholders.
• Work cooperatively and effectively with internal and external customers.

Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in accounting, and experience equivalent to five years of full-time auditing work. Additional coursework in audit or technical major may be substituted for the required experience. Preferred Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.