AUDIT DIRECTOR - SES - 72000931

Requisition No: 846535 

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: AUDIT DIRECTOR - SES - 72000931

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 72000931 

Salary:  $95,516.98 

Posting Closing Date: 03/26/2025 

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Audit Director

Office of Inspector General

State of Florida Department of Management Services

This position is in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The incumbent in this position serves as the Audit Director for the Department of Management Services’ Office of Inspector General. The Audit Director is responsible for managing and supervising the internal audit function. This position assists the Inspector General in providing the Secretary with objective information and reviews of department operations. 

The Audit Director shall perform his or her duties in accordance with section 20.055, Florida Statutes (F.S.). Section 20.055, F.S., provides guidance for Offices of Inspector General and authority for the Inspector General and staff to have access to any records, data, and other information of the state agency he or she deems necessary to carry out his or her duties, including information exempt under Chapter 119, F.S., Public Records.

The Audit Director shall keep the Inspector General informed concerning fraud, abuses, and deficiencies related to programs and operations administered or financed by the Department and recommend corrective action concerning fraud, abuses, and deficiencies, and report on the progress made in implementing corrective action.

Responsible for the supervision of staff including performance management, planning and directing work, managing schedules including leave requests, fostering a healthy and positive work environment, and working with the Office of Human Resources during hiring and disciplinary actions.

Specific responsibilities of the Audit Director include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Provide direction for, supervise, and coordinate audits, and management reviews relating to the programs and operations of the Department. Audits shall be conducted for the purpose of promoting economy and efficiency in the administration of, or preventing and detecting fraud and abuse in, Department programs and operations. Audits shall be conducted in accordance with the current International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing as published by the Institute of Internal Auditors, Inc., or, where appropriate, in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards.  Ensure the annual audit plan is completed and updated when necessary to accommodate identified risks.
• Ensure effective coordination and cooperation between the Department and the Auditor General, federal auditors, and other governmental bodies to promote efficiency and avoid duplication. This coordination and cooperation shall include tracking corrective actions and providing responses to Auditor General, Office of Program and Policy Analysis and Government Accountability, federal, and other external reports.
• Assess the reliability and validity of the information provided by the Department on performance measures and standards, and make recommendations for improvement, if necessary.
• Conduct annual risk assessments and develop annual and long-term audit plans based on the findings of the annual risk assessments.  Assist in the development of the OIG annual report.
• Further, this position will be expected to maintain proficiency by continuing education through membership and participation in professional societies; attendance at conferences, seminars, college courses, and in-house training programs; or participation in research projects.  Obtain at least forty-hours (40) of continuing professional education and training every two (2) years, that directly enhance the incumbent’s professional proficiency. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Accountability, Communication, Empowerment, Flexibility, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence.
• Knowledge of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, United States Government Accountability Office’s Government Auditing Standards, Institute of Internal Auditors' Professional Practices Framework, The Association of Inspectors' General Principles and Standards for Offices of Inspector General, and the Information Systems Audit and Control Association’s Standards, Guidelines and Procedures.
• Knowledge of information technology and operational auditing best practices, skills, and techniques.
• Ability to supervise others.
• Skill to review the work of others for compliance with office and professional standards and communicate constructively when providing feedback.
• Skill to effectively use word processing, electronic spreadsheets, graphic presentation software and data query computer language. 
• Ability to understand, interpret and appropriately apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures including in regard to sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to confirm whether an entity is following the terms of an agreement, or the rules and regulations applicable to an activity or practice prescribed by an external agency or authority.
• Ability to analyze problems using sound reasoning to identify alternative solutions and distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant information.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments based upon objectives, identify problems and opportunities, monitor progress, and accomplish goals. 
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to express facts and ideas in a succinct and organized manner and make clear and convincing oral presentations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others by listening and facilitating an open exchange of ideas.
• Ability to apply technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness of work assignments. Ability to manage priorities and meet established deadlines.
• Ability to accept and integrate changes in the work environment.
• Ability to communicate, write, present and clearly defend findings and recommendations of audits.
• Ability to work independently and manage challenges.
• Ability to make professional presentations in both formal and informal settings, both inside and outside the agency.
• Ability to manage complex audits with multiple functions in accordance with state laws rules, procedures, and professional standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Seven years or more experience conducting audits in an Office of Inspector General, internal audit office, or external audit office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience writing audit findings and reports.
• Experience conducting annual risk assessments and developing annual and long-term audit plans based on the findings of the annual risk assessments.
• Experience with supervising/leading audits.

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, or related field is preferred. A graduate degree is desirable.
• Professional audit certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CGAP, CFE, FCCM etc.
• A CPA or CIA certification can be used to substitute for one year of experience.
• Experience with IT auditing.
• Experience with auditing contracts.

Special Notes:
DMS is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce.  Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following provided email addresses:
DMS.Ability@dms.fl.gov
DMS.Veterans@dms.fl.gov
An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DMS Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 488-2707. DMS requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position. 

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

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.