Senior IT Auditor (Auditor General)

Florida Department of Financial Services; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

A Florida state agency is seeking a Senior IT Auditor to conduct IT audits across various departments. The candidate should possess a degree in accounting or a related field, with a CPA certification preferred. This role involves leading audit teams, analyzing IT controls, and preparing recommendations. The salary is commensurate with experience, and a competitive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university with specific coursework in accounting required.
• Two years of relevant professional experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct IT audits or other IT engagements at State agencies.
• Prepare reports recommending improvements in accounting methods and information systems.
• Assign work to subordinate auditors and review their work.

Skills

Knowledge of accounting, auditing, and other relevant professional standards

Knowledge of IT system requirements

Skill in the use of a personal computer

Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing

Ability to handle confidential information

Ability to supervise people

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

CPA certificate

Master's degree in management information systems or technology-related field

Job description

Requisition No: 634390

Agency: Florida Legislature

Working Title: Senior IT Auditor (Auditor General)

Position Number: 99999

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Posting Closing Date: 12/20/2024

We have openings in Tallahassee, Boynton Beach, DeLand, Ft. Myers, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Lakeland, Miami, Orlando, Port St. Lucie, Sarasota, and Tampa.

An Information Technology (IT) Senior Auditor participates in the audit, analysis, and testing of IT controls across all layers of computing environments such as physical, operating system, database, network, and application layers as well as end‑user processes and security. The computing environments range from cutting‑edge cloud computing models to shared service data centers and consortiums to individual client‑server and midrange and mainframe environments.

An employee in this class functions as an Audit Team Leader under the close supervision of an Audit Coordinator, Audit Supervisor, or Audit Manager.

Examples of Work Performed

• Conducts IT audits or other IT engagements at State agencies, educational entities, and local governmental units, including, but not limited to, the development of the audit plan and audit program, the coordination of the audit team work assignments, the supervision and review of the audit team’s work, the review and evaluation of automated systems and internal controls, necessary testing, and other related procedures.
• Compiles general statistical data.
• Monitors critical IT projects as required by law.
• Determines extent of compliance with applicable law, established policies, plans, and procedures.
• Prepares reports recommending improvements in accounting methods, information systems, program operations, and internal and other management controls.
• Prepares recommendations for reporting suggested changes to statutory and budgetary requirements.
• Meets with governmental officials to discuss audit findings and recommendations.
• Assists in the instruction, training, and supervision of subordinate auditors.
• Assigns work to subordinate auditors and reviews their work.
• Assists in preparing audit programs and developing audit procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of accounting, auditing, and other relevant professional standards
• Knowledge of IT system requirements
• Knowledge of research techniques
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and other administrative requirements
• Skill in the use of a personal computer
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ability to utilize problem‑solving techniques
• Ability to effectively interview individuals and organize the information obtained to reflect the logical progression of procedures performed and conclusions reached
• Ability to work well as a team member
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to work within deadlines
• Ability to deal tactfully, courteously, and professionally with auditees
• Ability to supervise people
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments
• Ability to deal effectively and responsively with the Legislature, Committee staff, and other governmental officials
• Ability to maintain objectivity
• Ability to make sound judgments and decisions

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting and 30 semester or 45 quarter hours in excess of those required for a 4‑year baccalaureate degree, meeting the educational requirements of the Florida State Board of Accountancy for licensure as a Certified Public Accountant and two years of relevant professional experience (one year of relevant professional experience may be substituted for the hours in excess of those required for a 4‑year baccalaureate degree if application was made prior to August 2, 1983, to the Florida State Board of Accountancy for taking the Certified Public Accountant’s examination); or,
A master's degree from an accredited college or university in management information systems or information studies with an emphasis in information technology and two years of relevant professional experience; or
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, management information systems, or information studies with an emphasis in information technology and three years of relevant professional experience; or
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in another field of study and possession of a Certified Information Systems Auditor certificate or a master’s degree in business administration and three years of relevant professional experience; or
Possession of a CPA certificate accepted by the Florida State Board of Accountancy and two years of relevant professional experience.

The salary for Information Technology Senior Auditor is commensurate with experience. The Auditor General offers a competitive benefits package.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

All applicants will be considered for employment in accordance with Florida's laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the State of Florida supports a drug‑free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the hiring authority or People First Service Center at (1‑866‑663‑4735). Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F.S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.