AUDITOR SUPERVISOR

DCFS-Department of Children and Family Services; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DCFS-Department of Children and Family Services in Baton Rouge, LA, seeks an Auditor Supervisor to lead the internal audit team. This senior professional role focuses on advanced financial, operational, and compliance audits to strengthen public accountability and internal controls.

The position offers a probational or job appointment with a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $2,597.60 biweekly, typical hours 8:00 am–4:30 pm, Monday–Friday, and opportunities to contribute to risk mitigation and

Qualifications

• Six years of accounting or auditing experience or equivalent substitutions as stated.
• Bachelor's degree with relevant accounting/auditing coursework plus experience.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CISA, CGAP are valued.

Responsibilities

• Conducts advanced level financial, operational, performance, and compliance audits.
• Audits federal/state programs, IT, fiscal and operational areas to improve risk management.
• Prepares special audit reports and follows up on corrective actions.
• Assists Audit Manager in supervising the internal audit unit.
• Plans activities of staff to ensure timely and thorough audits.
• Serves as a technical specialist for complex program areas.
• Assists in the audit resolution with external entities.

Skills

Auditing

Internal controls

Risk assessment

Supervising

Public sector

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA

CISA

CGAP

Advanced degree

Tools

Information systems

Job description

Department MISSION

To protect children, empower families, and strengthen communities so every child grows up safe, stable, and strong.

Department VISION

A future where every child thrives in a loving environment, supported by empowered families and resilient communities.

Department VALUES

Treating all people with dignity, compassion and respect, while providing services with integrity.

At The Department of Children and Family Services, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

Join our Team - Auditor Supervisor

This is a highly responsible and complex professional-level supervisory position that serves as the principal assistant to the Audit Manager. The incumbent will supervise a team of professional staff auditors responsible for ensuring proper accountability of public funds, enhancing department operations, and developing recommendations to mitigate risks and improve internal controls.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!

Experience Requirements

• Six years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR
• Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in one or a combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems plus three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR
• A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in one or a combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems plus three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics plus three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR
• A bachelor’s degree plus a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP) designation plus three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR
• An advanced degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics plus two years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR
• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation plus one year of experience in accounting or auditing.
• EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Conducts advanced level financial, operational, performance, and compliance audits for the agency.
• Performs audits of a highly technical and complex nature of federal and state programs, information technology. fiscal operations. and functional operations designed to improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.
• Prepares special audit reports and conducts follow-ups to determine if corrective action was taken.
• Assists the Audit Manager in supervising the Department's internal audit unit.
• Assists in planning the activities of the internal audit staff to facilitate timely and accurate audits for a comprehensive. practical program of audit coverage including financial, operational, and compliance audits, in accordance with internal auditing standards and within stipulated schedules and time budgets..
• Serves as a technical specialist performing in-depth/expanded activities in programs requiring advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities..
• Assists in the audit resolution process, which may require communication with outside entities including the Louisiana Legislative Auditor. federal grantors, and CPA firms.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment. This position may be filled as a probational appointment or a job appointment that may last up to 48 months. Job appointments may convert to probational appointments. Also, it may be filled as a detail and promoted within 12 months or by promotion of a permanent classified employee.

Compensation: The referenced position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) see below:

Auditor Supervisor - SER: $ 2,597.60/biweekly

Works Schedule: Typically, work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Flexible work schedules are available after meeting certain criteria and is dependent upon the position you are applying for. Some positions require working shifts.

Work Location: Baton Rouge, La- State Office

Louisiana HB 420 requires all prospective DCFS employees to complete and clear multiple background clearances prior to employment with this agency.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Human Resources

Department of Children and Family Services

[e-mail]

DCFS is an “Equal Opportunity Employer”, and Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.