Job Title: Audit Manager

General Description:

The audit manager is responsible for the design and execution of internal audit plans, writing and reviewing internal audit reports, and leading their audit team. The audit manager may provide consultation to management to improve the governance process, operational efficiency, safeguard assets, and manage risk. The audit manager will follow tribal, state and federal policies and/or regulations as applicable as well as generally accepted accounting principles in accordance with professional and ethical standards.

Supervision Received: Executive Officer, or Director, or Senior Audit Manager

Supervision Exercised: Direct supervision of internal auditors. Management and oversight of audit programs and audit schedule. May supervise multiple audit projects at the same time.

Supervision Essential Job Functions:

• Developing audit objectives, plans, and scope consistent with the Department’s charter, the assessment of audit risk, and the audit needs/priorities.
• Scheduling audits, determining the resources that are necessary, and seeing that the approved audit plan is accomplished to the extent staffing allows.
• Communicating with those who need to know about audits and interfacing with personnel throughout the organization, particularly those being audited, to resolve audit issues and achieve the desired corrective actions.
• Supervising audits and reviewing the work performed to ensure the adequacy of audit scope, the adequacy of testing performed, and the accuracy of conclusions reached. Audit work will also be reviewed for compliance with policies and procedures and the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Reviewing and approving detailed audit programs tailored to each audit to assure that no specific tests or activities necessary for the audit are overlooked and to assist in preventing ineffective audit techniques from being performed.
• Evaluating auditor performance and counseling auditors to strengthen the person’s knowledge/skills/development.
• Editing audit reports to facilitate recommendations and ultimately corrective actions.
• Facilitating the audit process by resolving issues and staff questions during the day to day progress of audits.
• Performing administrative duties delegated by the Director of Internal Audit.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Preferred - Advanced knowledge of Professional Practices, Internal Controls and applicable Regulatory guidelines. Preferred - Able to plan and work to meet deadlines without supervision. Preferred - Advanced business analytics and critical thinking. Preferred - Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to relate problems and translate solutions in a manner that can easily be understood by customers, team members, Managers and Directors within the organization as well as outside regulators. Drafting reports in terms of other’s needs. Preferred - Attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines. Must possess sound judgment and quickly assess data given to required criteria. Preferred - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions Preferred - Analyze needs of business partners. Influence outcomes using persuasion supported by fact-based data and best practices. Preferred - Assess risks from a broad perspective weighing cost benefit. Preferred - Creates shared accountability with multiple stakeholders. Preferred - Lead cross-functional audit teams. Preferred - Develop solutions/resolutions with stakeholders. Preferred - Ability to ensure respect and trust throughout the organization. Preferred - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and other department management. Positive customer service attitude. Preferred - Self-motivated with the ability to operate independently, work proactively, and to achieve results without close supervision on occasion. Preferred - Must be able to work on sensitive issues with discretion and a commitment to confidentiality.

Education:

Bachelors Required - Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred (12 hours of accounting required)

Education Note:

Training And Experience:

Required Experience (5 years) - Experience 5 years Reviewing processes in a regulated environment preferred. Minimum of 6 or more years of experience, including supervision and review of staff accountant’s work. Advanced understanding of operational and financial audits. Outstanding written and oral communication skills. High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Great Plains.

Licenses, Certifications, Other:

Preferred - CPA and/or CIA preferred. Required - Valid driver’s license required. Required - Must pass background checks and drug testing.

Physical Requirements:

Required - Must be able to sit, stand, or walk for prolonged periods of time. Requires eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity; normal vision and hearing range.

Work Environment:

Mostly office/indoor but occasionally outdoors. Must be able to work in a casino environment where second hand smoke and flashing lights are present, and other environments as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Casino
• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ada, OK: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location