Senior Internal Audit Leader - Governance & Risk

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits allowance

Comprehensive insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement 401K match

Vacation & sick leave

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Longevity bonus

Compensatory time

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

State of Oklahoma's Commissioners of the Land Office seeks a Chief Internal Auditor to plan, organize, and oversee all internal auditing activities, including financial, operational, compliance, and performance audits. The Chief Internal Auditor serves as a trusted advisor to leadership, promoting accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement while maintaining independence.

This senior role requires GAAP knowledge, risk management, governance frameworks, and the ability to lead a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee internal auditing activities including financial, operational, compliance, and performance audits.
• Evaluate adequacy of accounting systems, internal controls, risk management, and governance processes.
• Serve as trusted advisor to leadership, promoting accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute a risk-based annual audit plan; set audit priorities aligned with risks and statutory requirements.
• Lead and manage the internal audit function; ensure independence and adherence to auditing standards.
• Coordinate with Audit Committee and external regulators; report results and follow-up on findings.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a closely related field

Master’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or closely related field

Job description

State of Oklahoma's Commissioners of the Land Office seeks a Chief Internal Auditor to plan, organize, and oversee all internal auditing activities, including financial, operational, compliance, and performance audits. The Chief Internal Auditor serves as a trusted advisor to leadership, promoting accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement while maintaining independence.

This senior role requires GAAP knowledge, risk management, governance frameworks, and the ability to lead a