Requisition No: 824944 

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST II - SES - 40010207

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 40010207 

Salary: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 03/31/2024 

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Our Organization and Mission:

FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.

FloridaCommerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. (TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771 or the Florida Relay Service – 711.)

Let our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link: http://www.floridajobs.org/

The Work You Will Do:

This advertisement is for the Lead Auditor within the agency’s Office of Inspector General. Your role is important in ensuring accountability and process improvement by providing objective, timely, sufficient, and value-added audit services. You would be responsible for coordinating and conducting audits, advisory services, special projects, and reviews; assisting in providing training and guidance to auditors; coordinating with external auditors; and writing audit reports.

The Difference You Will Make:

You will interact with agency management and staff to conduct audits, reviews, and advisory services. These projects will provide recommendations for process improvements for agency operations. You must be willing and able to uphold high standards of professional conduct.

FloridaCommerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must.

How You Will Grow:

This role will include involvement with other Offices of Inspectors General and with professional organizations such as the Association of Inspectors General. Continuing education opportunities are provided.

FloridaCommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with the Office of Training and Development within the Bureau of Human Resource Management. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee:

• Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities.
• Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work.
• Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills.
• Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of FloridaCommerce’s available resources and tools.
• Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.

These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience.

Where You Will Work:

The Office of Inspector General is located in DEO’s Tallahassee headquarters building. Tallahassee is Florida’s Capital City and continues to grow by attracting development and new businesses. Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. FloridaCommerce’s main office is in Downtown Tallahassee, the political epicenter that draws in visitors each year to visit the state’s Capitol. Each spring, the legislative session opens, and people pour in to see the Florida Legislature perform business and approve the state’s annual budget. Being in Tallahassee will guarantee you a unique experience, professional growth, entertainment, and culture. Tallahassee is:

• Known for its beautiful parks, rolling hills and oak trees, canopied roads, hotels, dining, museums, arts, music, and natural resources (https://talgov.com/ )
• Home to major college campuses, Florida State University (FSU), Florida A & M University (FAMU) and Tallahassee Community College (TCC).
• Approximately 22 miles from the nearest beach ( https://choosetallahassee.com/beaches-near-tallahassee/ )

• Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

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

* We care about the success of our employees.

* We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences, and ourselves.

* A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate, and professional employees.

Pay: 

$60,000 to $65,000 Annually

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• This position will function as the lead auditor under the supervision of the Director of Auditing and assist in the implementation of audit duties for the Office of Inspector General as outlined in Section 20.055, Florida Statutes.

• Assists in providing training and guidance to auditors within the Office of Inspector General, to promote compliance with audit standards contained in the International Professional Practice Framework, published by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

• Assists in the annual risk assessment and the subsequent development of an audit plan for the Office of Inspector General, to ensure compliance with Section 20.055, Florida Statutes and audit standards contained in the International Professional Practice Framework, published by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

• Assists in the preparation of periodic and annual reports to ensure compliance with Section 20.055, Florida Statutes.

• Coordinates and conducts audits, advisory services, special projects, and reviews of Department operations, programs, controls, contracts and agreements in compliance with Section 20.055, Florida Statutes and professional standards to promote accountability, integrity and process improvement in the department. 

• Develops assignment scopes, methodologies and audit programs. Designs, researches and prepares evaluations of Department programs, systems, controls, performance measures, policies, procedures and other functions using audit and analytical techniques. Analyzes supporting evidence, draws logical conclusions and develops appropriate findings and recommendations. Conducts and/or coordinates audit follow-up activities as necessary. Coordinate the work of other team members when assigned to a specific project as the project lead.

• Prepares thorough, complete and accurate documentation of work performed. Prepares oral and written briefings. Prepares draft and final reports.

• Ensure effective coordination and cooperation with external auditors, as assigned, including monitoring and reporting on the status of corrective actions taken.

• Support investigative efforts as necessary.

• Performs procedure reviews.

• Performs other duties as required to support the mission of the Office of Inspector General.

• The incumbent will be privy to confidential information and will be expected to protect that information as appropriate against misuse or disclosure.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountant's 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;

• Skills to effectively use word processing, electronic spreadsheets, graphic presentation software and data query computer languages;

• Knowledge of the methods of compiling, reviewing, and analyzing performance, operational and financial data;

• 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 learn and develop an understanding of complex organizational and financial processes and systems; and

• Ability to apply technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness of work assignments.

Qualifications:

As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records.

Minimum

At least two years of audit-related experience.

A bachelor’s degree or applicable experience that may substitute for such a degree.

Preferred

At least two years of audit experience within an Office of Inspector General.

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.