Loudoun County School District Hiring for Auditor General Job at Ashburn, VA Full Time

Position Overview

The Auditor General oversees all internal auditing and audit control for the division. This position designs, manages and executes the division audit plan. This position also directs independent and objective audits to help the division manage risks, investigate allegations of fraud or misuse of resources, improve or develop efficient and effective business processes, identify and communicate best practices, and ensure conformity with laws, policies and regulations.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate:

• Directs, manages and executes the division’s internal audit functions including the supervision of Internal Auditors and the Office of the Auditor General.
• Establishes and designs the audit program to include risk assessment, developing the auditing plan, coordination of audit processes and reporting procedures and communication of results and recommendations.
• Performs internal audits on items such as information systems, division processes and programs, as well as internal controls and liabilities.
• Investigates allegations or claims of fraud, waste or abuse of division resources
• Coordinates processes to educate key stakeholders and support outreach efforts for the Office of the Auditor General.
• Assesses the efficiency and productivity of internal processes and procedures and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Consistently communicates the purpose and functions of the Office of the Auditor General, audit findings, and recommendations for best practices.
• Prepares and presents the annual audit.

Qualifications

Below are the qualifications for this position:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or Public Administration preferred
• Five to ten years of successful experience as an auditor or in an auditing related field
• Knowledge of school division processes and procedures preferred
• Two years of progressive overall experience in supervision and administration of various roles and functions
• Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) preferred
• Working knowledge of audit standards, procedures, and internal controls
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Days/Months/Hours: 12 Months/248 Days/ 8 Hours

Reports to: Chief of Staff

Salary Range: $123,078-$190,239 annually