Internal Controls Lead - Risk & Compliance

Sdsoybean; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Department of Education, State of South Dakota is seeking an Internal Control Officer who will support, implement, monitor, and improve the organization’s internal control framework. The role focuses on ensuring effective financial and operational processes, managing risk, and compliance across divisions in collaboration with the State Internal Control officer.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related fields, with experience in internal controls,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Auditing, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Experience in internal controls, internal audit, compliance, accounting, risk management, or a related area.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal control frameworks, and risk management concepts.
• Experience with control testing, process reviews, audit procedures, and documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and investigative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Support, implement, monitor, and improve the organization’s internal control framework.
• Identify control weaknesses, recommend practical improvements, and promote accountability and risk management.
• Work closely with management across divisions and with the State Internal Control officer.
• Ensure financial and operational processes are effective, and compliant with policies and regulations.
• Prepare clear reports on control reviews, findings, risks, and recommended improvements.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing documentation, explanations, and supporting information.
• Monitor compliance with applicable laws, regulations, accounting standards, and organizational policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Auditing, Risk Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department of Education, State of South Dakota is seeking an Internal Control Officer who will support, implement, monitor, and improve the organization’s internal control framework. The role focuses on ensuring effective financial and operational processes, managing risk, and compliance across divisions in collaboration with the State Internal Control officer.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related fields, with experience in internal controls,