FLORIDA GAMING CONTROL COMMISSION

Office of the Inspector General

Internal Auditor II

(WT: Director of Auditing)

Position Number: 41500520

 Hiring Salary: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 (commensurate with experience)

Overview:

The Florida Gaming Control Commission is responsible for exercising all regulatory and executive powers of the state with respect to legal gaming, including pari-mutuel wagering, cardrooms, slot machine facilities, oversight of gaming compacts, and other forms of gambling authorized by state law, excluding the Lottery, as well as directly enforcing Florida’s gaming laws and combatting illegal gambling activities.

The agency is overseen by five Commissioners who are appointed by the Governor, with Commissioners appointing an Executive Director who leads a team of nearly 200 staff members. The mission of the Florida Gaming Control Commission is to preserve and protect the integrity of gaming activities through fair regulation, licensing, effective criminal investigation, and enforcement.

The Commission offers a supportive work environment that fosters growth and collaboration.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

This position conducts operational and performance audits in compliance with applicable audit standards. This position assists with developing audit plans and programs, evaluating internal controls, evaluating compliance with applicable policies and procedures, and making recommendations for corrective actions.

This position performs duties under the supervision of management in fulfilling the responsibilities stipulated in Section 20.055, Florida Statutes. Incumbent must be productive under stringent time frames and balance multiple priorities. Professionalism and consistent attendance are essential functions of this position. Incumbent must comply with all guidelines for handling confidential information. Occasional travel to conduct audit duties is required.

The duties are as follows:

Risk Assessment and Audit Planning

• Lead a comprehensive annual risk assessment of the Agency to identify areas with the highest risk of fraud, waste, and abuse.

• Develop long-term and annual audit plans based on risk assessment results, with the goal of improving organizational efficiency and effectiveness, safeguarding assets, ensuring fiscal accountability, and minimizing risk.

• Promote economy and efficiency in Agency programs through risk-informed audit planning and oversight.

Audit Oversight and Execution

• Direct, supervise, and/or conduct audit activities in accordance with approved audit plans, applicable statutes, and professional auditing standards.

• Oversee financial, compliance, electronic data processing, and performance audits, including evaluation of internal controls.

• Monitor audit project progress and ensure timely communication of findings to management throughout the audit process.

• Ensure audit reports are accurate, objective, clear, concise, constructive, complete, and issued in a timely manner.

• Conduct periodic surveys of management to assess satisfaction with audit timelines, communication, and deliverables.

• Perform follow-up reviews to monitor the implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions.

Internal Controls, Accountability, and Fraud Prevention

• Review and evaluate internal controls to ensure fiscal accountability and operational integrity.

• Support activities designed to prevent, detect, and report fraud, waste, and abuse.

• Serve as a resource to management in identifying control improvements, corrective actions, and policy or process enhancements.

Administration and Leadership

• Assist the Inspector General in carrying out the responsibilities of the Office of Inspector General (OIG).

• Manage administrative functions, including updating policies and procedures.

• Participate in outreach and training initiatives to promote accountability and awareness across the Agency.

• Attend Commission meetings and relevant professional training to remain current on auditing standards, best practices, and agency operations.

• Contribute to the development and advancement of auditing best practices through training, legislative initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.

Coordination and Liaison Functions

• Serve as liaison between Agency management and external audit entities, including the Auditor General, OPPAGA, and other oversight bodies.

• Coordinate audit activities to avoid duplication of effort and ensure efficient use of resources.

• Facilitate entrance and exit conferences and assist in preparing and reviewing Agency responses to audit findings.

• Monitor the status of corrective actions resulting from external audits.

Investigations and Special Assignments

• Provide audit support for investigations when appropriate.

• Assist with special projects, investigations, and other OIG-related duties as assigned by the Inspector General.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge and experience in conducting audits.

• MS Office software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience in managing projects.

• Experience in maintaining professional independence is required.

• Ability to write clear, concise reports and audit findings.

 Minimum Qualifications:

• ​ A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, or with a major in business which includes five courses in accounting; and
• ​ Five (5) years of experience as an internal auditor or independent postauditor, electronic data processing auditor, accountant, or any combination thereof. The experience shall at a minimum consist of audits of units of government or private business enterprises, operating for profit or not for profit; OR
• ​ A master’s degree in accounting, business administration, or public administration from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of auditing experience as described above; OR
• A certified public accountant license issued pursuant to chapter 473 or a certified internal audit certificate issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors or earned by examination, and four (4) years of auditing experience as described above.

Where you will work:

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The state offers a comprehensive compensation package for our Career Service (CS) employees that features a highly competitive set of benefits including:

• Low premium health, dental, vision, life, and supplemental coverage options!
• Paid personal time that includes annual leave, sick leave, nine paid holidays, and one personal holiday!
• Paid administrative leave for mentoring, volunteering, voting, and more!
• Family planning support that includes adoption benefits and paid/unpaid leave options for family and medical responsibilities!
• Retirement plans that include employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com)
• Deferred compensation plans!
• FREE basic life insurance plus additional options for you, your spouse, and children!
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers!