Tax Auditor IV - 41500158

Requisition No: 814637 

Agency: Florida Gaming Control Commission

Working Title: Tax Auditor IV - 41500158

Position Number: 41500158 

Salary:  $46,977.96 

Posting Closing Date: 04/17/2024 

FLORIDA GAMING CONTROL COMMISSION

DIVISION OF PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING

TAX AUDITOR IV

Position Number: 41500158

Hiring Salary:  $3,914.83 Monthly ($46,977.96 Annually)

(Open Until Filled)

*OPEN COMPETITIVE* 

Our Organization, Mission and Vision:

The newly created Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) is a five-member commission appointed by the Governor. The FGCC is charged with investigating and enforcing Florida pari-mutuel and gaming statutes and rules. The commission is charged with the regulation of Florida’s pari-mutuel, cardroom, and slot gaming industries, as authorized by Chapter 550, 551 and 849, Florida Statutes, as well as collecting and safeguarding associated revenues due to the state. The commission is also the State Compliance Agency (SCA) under the provisions of the Gaming Compact between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the State of Florida.

In Florida, pari-mutuel wagering is authorized for horse racing, harness horse racing, jai alai games and cardroom poker games. Additionally, slot machine gaming at pari-mutuel facilities is authorized in Broward and Miami-Dade Counties.

Our mission is efficient, effective and fair regulation of authorized gaming at pari-mutuel facilities, with a vision to enhance and increase the utilization of state-of-the-art technological capabilities to better serve the public, simplify and expedite the licensure process, and ensure compliance with the pari-mutuel laws and rules pursuant to Chapters 550, 551, and Section 849.086, Florida Statutes.

To learn more about the Florida Gaming Control Commission, please visit https://flgaming.gov/.

Position Overview:

You will be part of a professional audit team who performs compliance audits of pari-mutuel wagering activities, licensed cardrooms, and slot operations occurring at the facilities of pari-mutuel permitholders licensed in the State of Florida, in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). 

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Plans and performs slot/cardroom/pari-mutuel compliance audits of pari-mutuel permitholders in accordance with the Florida Administrative Code, Florida Statutes, Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS), and the Division's auditing procedures and guidelines.  Prepares detailed workpapers and formal audit reports to be presented to permitholders. Assists with the development, monitoring, and updating of risk assessments and with the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) internal controls framework.
• Monitors and analyzes the cybersecurity readiness of permitholder facilities. Assist the COA and AA with the development of cybersecurity risk assessments and cybersecurity audit plans of permitholder facilities. Conduct annual cybersecurity audits on a bi-yearly rotational basis of parimutuel facilities based on risk assessments.
• Coordinates assigned audit staff on audit engagements for which the Tax Auditor IV is the audit team leader. Updates Audit Administrator and Chief Auditing Officer regarding status on an ongoing basis for the audit assignments and obtains direction from audit managers on issues encountered when performing the audit procedures. Prepares audit workpapers for on-base when project is closed out. Ensures confidential information is protected.
• Plans, directs, coordinates and performs other audits, as assigned. Such as tax credit audits, breeders’ audits, etc., of pari-mutuel permitholders or horse associations in accordance with the Florida Administrative Code, Florida Statues, GAGAS and Division auditing procedures and guidelines. Prepares detailed workpapers and formal audit reports to be turned in to audit managers for review and approval prior to the release of the audit report being presented to the permitholder or associations.
• Performs level 2 reviews of audit workpapers and audit files of compliance audits assigned and completed by other tax auditors to ensure quality control that the audit work comports with yellow book auditing standards and the Division auditing procedures and guidelines, findings and documentation is properly vetted, complete, and adequately supports the conclusions noted.
• Assist Auditor Administrator and/or Chief of Auditing as requested on projects.  Such requests may include revision of audit programs to reflect regulatory changes, working on special projects, implementation of pilot audit procedures for future implementation, etc. Participates, when assigned, on SSAE 18 cross training for the reviews of totalisator (service organization) audit reviews. Actively participates in required continuing professional education CPE assigned during the year.
• Performs other related duties as requested by the Audit Administrator or the Chief Audit Officer.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Knowledge of and ability to understand and apply applicable Florida Statutes, rules, policies and procedures. 
• Writing and effective communication skills. 
• Knowledge of accounting and auditing procedures, methods, and principles. 
• Ability to examine and audit financial records. 
• Ability to provide technical assistance and advice to co-workers and the public. 
• Ability to create spreadsheets in Excel and utilize Word and basic agency computer programs, including the agency's licensing system, document management system (OnBase) and other subsidiary ledgers.  

Minimum Requirements: 

• A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university, and at least one (1) year of gaming or audit experience; or
• Five (5) years of gaming or audit work experience, may substitute for the required college education; and work experience.
• A Valid Driver’s License.

***Information contained in responses to Qualifying Questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities must also be disclosed on the State of Florida Employment Application.***

Preference will be given to applicants who have direct information systems (IT) audit experience, a degree in information technology/computer information systems or related, knowledge of Firewalls, VPN, Data Loss Prevention, , and IT Security Audits and/or IT related certification such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or similar.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

• If you are the selected candidate for this position and hold a current license through the Florida Gaming Control Commission, you may be required to place your license in an inactive status.
• This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth in order to conduct this background check.

• The Florida Gaming Control Commission has employment restrictions for all commission employees referenced in Sections 16.713 and 16.715, Florida Statutes.

Applicants are required to apply through the People First system by the closing date, by applying online.  All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement.  If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287.
 

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Flexible Spending Accounts; and
• Tuition waivers.

The Florida Gaming Control Commission is committed to increasing recruitment

 and the hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes.

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.

REMINDERS:
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The Florida Gaming Control Commission values the sacrifices veterans and their family members have given

to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

A candidate for veterans’ preference who believes he or she was not afforded employment preference may file a complaint in accordance with Rule 55A-7.016, F.A.C., with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Veterans’ Preference Coordinator, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311, Largo, FL, 33778.  The Department of Veterans’ Affairs has also established an email where people can electronically file claims or ask questions.  The email is veteranspreference@fdva.state.fl.us.

We hire only U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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

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.

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.

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.