DIRECTOR OF AUDITING-SES - 77000542

Requisition No: 875557 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: DIRECTOR OF AUDITING-SES - 77000542

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 77000542 

Salary:  $95,000 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 05/22/2026 

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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Office of Inspector General

Director of Auditing

Position # 77000542

620 S. Meridian Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301

$95,000 Annually / 40 Hours Per Week

(Telework Not Authorized)

Supervisor: Percy Griffin

Broadband Code: 11-3031-02

Region: Headquarters

County: Leon

Working Hours: 0800-1700

Subordinates Supervised:

• 2 Senior Internal Auditors
• Internal Auditor II - OPS

Our organization:

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.

Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative, and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment. Visit our website for more information: MyFWC.com

Office Overview:

As mandated by Section 20.055, Florida Statutes (FS), the FWC Office of Inspector General (OIG) coordinates activities that promote accountability, integrity, and efficiency in government. The OIG conducts performance and compliance audits of agency programs and investigates fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, and misconduct allegations involving FWC employees, contractors, and recipients of FWC funds.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or a business major which includes 5 courses in accounting AND 5 years of experience as an internal, external, or IT auditor, an accountant, or any combination thereof; or
• A master’s degree in accounting, business administration or public administration from an accredited college or university AND 4 years of relevant experience as an internal, external, or IT auditor, an accountant, or any combination thereof; or
• A Certified Public Accountant license, or a Certified Internal Auditor certification, AND 4 years of relevant experience as an internal, external, or IT auditor, an accountant, or any combination thereof; and
• Possession of a valid driver’s license; and
• Applicant must successfully complete a background investigation, including fingerprints, prior to employment; and
• Must obtain Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) certification within 30 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience conducting audits using GAGAS.
  
  

Applicants must clearly document all qualifications, including years of experience, in both the State of Florida Employment Application and their resume. Failure to do so may result in disqualification. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter with their application. Incomplete submissions may be disqualified.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Director of Auditing is responsible for supervising, performing, and reporting on all classes of audits (financial, compliance, operational, performance, electronic data processing, etc.), internal control reviews, program evaluations, management reviews, special projects and administrative investigations. This position will also participate in activities of the Office of the Inspector General as needed to support the Director of Investigations or the Inspector General.

This position reports to the Director of Auditing and will conduct audits and review activities that evaluate the effectiveness of the Agency’s programs, systems, operations, and policies. Work is carried out in accordance with professional auditing standards, including Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and the Association of Inspectors General’s Principles and Standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts and coordinates performance and compliance audits, management reviews, and follow-up audits.
• Performs risk assessments of Agency programs and activities and develops long range and annual audit plans.
• Mentors, trains, and supervises the work of senior and staff auditors within the Internal Audit section.
• Reviews and evaluates internal controls to ensure accountability of the Agency.
• Ensures that audits are conducted in accordance with auditing standards, specifically Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).
• Communicates results of audits, recommends corrective action and suggests improvement to operations.
• Assesses the reliability and validity of legislatively mandated verification and validation efforts.
• Performs as a liaison between the Agency and Auditor General, Office of Program Policy Analysis and Governmental Accountability, and/or federal auditors.
• Assists in conducting preliminary inquiries and investigations.
• Attends and participates, in an advisory role, in internal and external meetings.
• Evaluates the performance of each member under the supervision of this position based on established expectations and measurement criteria and in accordance with Agency policy.
• Develops and maintains internal procedural documentation, including templates, policies, audit manuals and user guides.
• Manages projects, workflows, and external audit requirements, and documents and reports on the progress of work in process.
• Professional development and other duties as assigned by the Inspector General.

This position may require up to 25% in-state travel.

May require work time outside of regularly scheduled hours, including evenings and weekends.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and procedures and auditing best practices, systems evaluation, and analytical techniques.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
• Strong understanding of general business systems, practices, and control techniques.
• Strong understanding of how cybersecurity integrates into organizational operations, and ability to direct or perform cybersecurity audits.
• Ability to review and analyze program data to determine whether stated program objectives are being achieved and evaluated program results.
• Ability to direct and be involved in the success of multiple engagements.
• Ability to train and develop staff in the application of proper evaluation techniques, procedures and standards.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.
• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively within all levels of the organization, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others facilitate open communication.
• Knowledge of GAGAS (Yellow Book) and the Association of Inspectors General’s Principles and Standards.

Why should I apply?

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: 

Eligible OPS positions and qualifying applicants may enjoy top-tier benefits offerings, including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions. 

• Health Premiums $25.00- Single / $90.00- Family Biweekly 
• Low Cost $25,000 Life Insurance 
• OPS FICA Alternative Retirement Plan  
• On-the-Job Training 
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 

For a more complete list of benefits, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

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.

For a more complete list of benefits, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.

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.