EXECUTIVE BRANCH AUDITOR 4

State of Nevada; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation accrual

Sick Leave

Holidays

RETIREMENT (PERS)

Deferred Compensation

No Nevada state income tax

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Longevity Payments Eligibility

Job summary

The State of Nevada seeks an Audit Manager within the Governor’s Finance Office in Carson City to supervise and conduct performance audits in accordance with IIA standards. This role oversees a small audit team, reviews complex agency operations, and presents findings to the Executive Branch Audit Committee.

Strong CPA or CIA credentials with several years of leadership in audits are required. Responsibilities include planning, conducting, and reporting on audits of executive branch agencies,

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and four years of professional level auditing experience; OR a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting, finance or closely related field and five years of professional auditing experience.
• At least two years of the required experience must have included the leadership of large, complex, independent and comprehensive audits.
• This experience must have included compliance, financial, or performance audits; OR current certification as a Certified Internal Auditor and five years of professional auditing experience which included compliance, financial, or performance audits or reviews; OR one year of experience as an Executive Branch Auditor III in Nevada State service to include the above detailed education and/or certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits of organizational units, programs and functional activities of an assigned executive branch agency; determine the source and extent of information to be reviewed; review and evaluate work processes, procedures manuals, agency mission and policy statements, performance indicators, statistics, records, reports, data management methods, and other information applicable to the scope of the assigned audit.
• Conduct comprehensive internal audits which may encompass financial, compliance and performance audits.

Skills

Auditing

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master's degree in business administration / accounting / finance or closely related field

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification

Job description

Job Summary

This position is located within the Division of Internal Audits in the Governor’s Finance Office in Carson City, NV. Executive Branch Auditors 4 (Audit Managers) conduct and manage performance audits in accordance with IIA standards and manage compliance reviews on internal controls, accounts, records, activities, and operations of State agencies to ensure compliance and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of State agencies. Audit Managers ensure findings are properly summarized in reports issued to the agency's management, the Director of the Governor’s Finance Office, and the Executive Branch Audit Committee. Audit findings and recommendations are presented in public meetings chaired by the Governor. Audit Managers directly supervise a staff of 2-5 Executive Branch Auditors and/or Compliance Auditors and report to the Administrator of the Division of Internal Audits.

Executive Branch Auditors plan, organize and conduct comprehensive reviews of programs and activities of executive branch agencies in accordance with the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Auditing duties include thorough analysis and evaluation of the agency’s mission, goals and objectives; the efficiency and effectiveness of agency operations; compliance with State and federal laws, regulations and administrative directives; the effectiveness and appropriateness of internal controls; and conformance with best management practices.

Essential Qualifications

Current licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and four years of professional level auditing experience; OR a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting, finance or closely related field and five years of professional auditing experience. At least two years of the required experience must have included the leadership of large, complex, independent and comprehensive audits. This experience must have included compliance, financial, or performance audits; OR current certification as a Certified Internal Auditor and five years of professional auditing experience which included compliance, financial, or performance audits or reviews; OR one year of experience as an Executive Branch Auditor III in Nevada State service to include the above detailed education and/or certification.

Job Duties

Conduct audits of organizational units, programs and functional activities of an assigned executive branch agency; determine the source and extent of information to be reviewed; review and evaluate work processes, procedures manuals, agency mission and policy statements, performance indicators, statistics, records, reports, data management methods, and other information applicable to the scope of the assigned audit.

Conduct comprehensive internal audits which may encompass financial, compliance and performance audits:

• Compliance audits assess the agency’s compliance with State statutes, federal laws and regulations, departmental policies and administrative guidelines. Areas of non-compliance, errors, waste, omissions and conflicts of interest are documented and reported; alleged illegal actions must be reported immediately upon discovery to the Executive Branch Audit Committee as required by statute.
• Performance audits involve a comprehensive review of an agency’s activities to determine how economically, effectively and efficiently its objectives were achieved.
• Financial related audits include the analysis of an agency’s economic activity as measured and reported by accounting methods. Internal control mechanisms are reviewed to ensure appropriate financial management and reporting, the existence of clear audit trails, and separation of critical functions and duties.

Gather audit information and evidence by meeting with agency officials and personnel, interviewing employees at all levels of the organization, and observing and documenting work practices and processes; determine the appropriateness of random or statistical sampling and/or other methodology specific to the audit.

Document audit findings and develop work papers detailing the specific information reviewed, questions raised, and other audit activities; write audit recommendations for correcting unsatisfactory conditions, improving agency or program operations, and reducing cost; describe deficiencies, duplication of effort, lack of compliance with laws and regulations, performance in relation to established measures and criteria, and management practices.

Prepare comprehensive final audit reports describing the scope, approach and findings of the audit; prepare charts, graphs, spreadsheets, summaries and related materials using microcomputer equipment.

Perform follow-up reviews to determine adequacy of corrective actions taken to improve deficient conditions.

Participate in special projects and reviews at the request of management.

Perform related duties as assigned.

This is the supervisory level in the series, and incumbents report directly to the Chief of Internal Audits. Duties include assigning audits, staff and budget to lower level auditors within the scope of the division’s annual audit schedule.

Serve as an audit team supervisor; recruit, select, train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; prepare and establish work performance standards, provide for appropriate training opportunities, counsel and discipline staff as required.

Review and approve the scope, purpose and audit approach; review work schedules including the estimated time required and the nature and extent of audit work involved; review activity reports to assess audit progress; and ensure conformance to established professional standards for internal auditing.

Review and edit audit reports, analyze audit findings, identify factors causing deficient conditions, and recommend courses of action to improve unsatisfactory conditions.

Serve as the primary contact with agency management and present the final audit report to the Executive Branch Audit Committee in conjunction with the Chief of Internal Audits.

Accumulate data, maintain records, and prepare reports related to the administration of audit projects and other assigned activities.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Detailed knowledge of: principles, practices and trends in public administration, organization and management; internal controls and organizational structures; audit planning processes including staffing and scheduling.

Ability to: direct multiple audits of programs and activities; review and approve the scope, theory, purpose and audit approach of audits assigned to lower level auditors; make independent decisions regarding audit methodology, findings, recommendations, and corrective action; make oral presentations of final audit reports to agency management and the Executive Branch Audit Committee; provide the highest level of technical advisement to agency management; train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

Legal Holidays

• January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
• Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
• Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
• Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
• June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
• July 4.................................................... Independence Day
• First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
• Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
• November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
• Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
• Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
• December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255