Director Of Internal Audit

CT; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Connecticut Department of Correction in Wethersfield seeks a Director of Internal Audit to lead the Internal Audit program, set goals, and oversee staff.

You will develop policies, interpret laws and regulations, evaluate procedures, and participate in budgeting. Telework may be available after a probation period, with on-site work required during the initial period.

This senior position requires extensive experience in financial and operational analysis and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Nine (9) years of professional experience in a combination of financial and operational analysis.
• Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.
• Substitutions of education for experience per policy (e.g., Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree may replace portions of experience).
• Experience evaluating internal controls, risk management, regulatory compliance, and fraud prevention or detection processes.

Responsibilities

• Directs staff and operations of the Internal Audit program.
• Formulates program goals and objectives.
• Develops or assists in development of related policy.
• Interprets and administers pertinent laws.
• Evaluates staff and prepares program budget.
• Plans and directs financial examinations of fiscal operations within the department.
• Audits and analyzes financial transactions for program compliance.
• Leads recruitment and hiring of staff and coordinates program activities.

Skills

Auditing and accounting

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Data processing

Education

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business

Job description

Introduction

The Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) has an exciting opportunity for the Director of Internal Audit in the Internal Audit program.

Position Highlight

• Formulate program goals and objectives;
• Develop, review, and evaluate policies and procedures;
• Interpret and administer applicable laws and regulations;
• Evaluate staff;
• Assist in preparing the program budget.

This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday, located in Wethersfield. This position may be eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period and thereafter in accordance with the Telework Policy. Employees serving an initial working test period must work on-site in the office.

About Us

The Connecticut Department of Correction shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices aligned to law-abiding and accountable behaviors. Safe and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and offenders.

Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work)

In a State agency this class is accountable for directing the Internal Audit program.

Examples of Duties

• Directs staff and operations of program;
• Formulates program goals and objectives;
• Develops or assists in development of related policy;
• Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
• Evaluates staff;
• Prepares or assists in preparation of program budget;
• Maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside of program who might impact activities;
• Coordinates studies of departmental operations which include complex management studies of organizational structures and management and operating procedures;
• Plans and directs a program of financial examinations of fiscal operations within department;
• Analyzes financial transactions for program and/or contract compliance;
• Appraises and verifies accuracy and adequacy of records, systems and controls;
• Formulates long range plans to provide periodic examinations of all major departmental activities, programs and financial records;
• Conducts highly sensitive and complex studies requested by Commissioner;
• Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
• May perform activities associated with the agency's provider audit process;
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

• Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and practices;
• Relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
• The principles and practices of auditing and accounting;
• Organizational analysis;
• Knowledge of financial examination procedures;
• Data processing;
• Considerable interpersonal skills;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Considerable ability to prepare comprehensive reports.

Minimum Qualifications – General Experience

• Nine (9) years of professional experience in a combination of financial and operational analysis in a large business or public service organization.

Minimum Qualifications – Special Experience

• Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted to be at the level of a Supervising Accountant or a Supervising Accounts Examiner.

Minimum Qualifications – Substitutions Allowed

• College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor’s degree.
• A Master’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, public administration or in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience evaluating internal controls, risk management practices, regulatory compliance, and fraud prevention or detection processes.
• Experience analyzing financial and operational data and developing recommendations based on findings.
• Experience developing, reviewing, and evaluating policies and procedures.
• Experience identifying process improvements and evaluating their implementation.
• Experience auditing public-sector, for-profit, or nonprofit organizations.
• Experience preparing and issuing audit reports and other audit-related documentation.
• Experience presenting audit findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.

Special Requirements

• Incumbents in this class are required to possess and maintain at least one of the following certifications: Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Fraud Examiner.

This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Acknowledgement

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.