Deputy Inspector General - Audit

Jefferson Parish Office of Inspector General; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Cell phone allowance

Job summary

Jefferson Parish Office of Inspector General seeks an experienced auditor to initiate, conduct, supervise, and coordinate audit activity in accordance with adopted national standards. The role requires leading audits and ensuring timely, high-quality results.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, 5 years of audit experience, and CPA or CIA certification. Preferred qualifications cover a master's degree and experience with government auditing standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in accounting or related field such as business administration, finance, economics, or public administration.
• Five (5) years of demonstrated progressively responsible, full-time experience conducting, coordinating, managing and/or supervising relevant, timely, and high-quality audits;
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) by the LA State Board of CPAs or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, conduct, supervise and coordinate audit activity.
• Audits are performed in accordance with adopted national standards.

Skills

Audit supervision

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree

CPA

CIA

Job description

Kind of Work

The Office of Inspector General is a department within Jefferson Parish government which falls under the supervision of the Inspector General who is appointed by an independent commission. This position is responsible for initiating, conducting, supervising and coordinating audit activity. Audits are performed in accordance with adopted national standards.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in accounting or related field such as business administration, finance, economics, or public administration.
• Five (5) years of demonstrated progressively responsible, full-time experience conducting, coordinating, managing and/or supervising relevant, timely, and high-quality audits;
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) by the LA State Board of CPAs or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree from accredited university in accounting or related field such as business administration, finance, economics or public administration;
• Experience conducting audits compliant with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS);
• Experience conducting audits compliant with standards promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA);
• Experience leading the development and execution of an annual audit work plan, to include taking data-driven, risk-based approach to identifying program areas or issues where audit coverage is needed; developing appropriate audit objectives, scope, and methodology; and incorporating innovative audit procedures that identify root cause;
• Experience conducting, coordinating, managing and supervising relevant, timely and high-quality performance audits;
• Experience developing and maintaining policies and procedures to support audit activity;
• Experience communicating audit results both orally and in writing to a diverse base of stake-holders.

Marginal Functions

• Support procurement activity for office, as needed and appropriate;
• Support preparation of annual budget for office, as needed and appropriate; and
• Performs related duties as necessary or directed.

Hours of Work

General hours of work are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Subject to 24-hour emergency call-out, early morning, evening, weekend, and holiday work. Exempt from overtime compensation. May be required to work hours necessary to satisfactorily perform the duties and demands of this position.

Base Salary: $95,000, based upon experience.

Salary Range: $95,000 - $145,000.

• Monthly car allowance - The car allowance is calculated based on 500 miles per month at the current IRS mileage rate. The 2025 rate for the car allowance for employees is $350.00 per month. The monthly car allowance is compensation for all mileage driven operating expenses, tolls, and parking fees.
• Cell phone allowance - A cell phone allowance at the rate of approximately $85.00 per month. This sum is subject to change based upon changes by the Parish from time to time.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be able to travel on a Parish wide and regional basis using your personal vehicle;
• Must be able to report to department work site a minimum of (35) hours per week;
• This is an exempt at-will employment position;
• A contingent offer of employment will require the successful completion of a satisfactory pre-employment physical, drug test, and background investigation.

Jefferson Parish OIG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Jefferson Parish OIG will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.