Job Overview:

The purpose of Children’s Services (DCS) Internal Audit department is to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve DCS operations. Our internal auditors perform audits of DCS processes, systems/applications, fiscal transactions, and external partners to ensure compliance with state and federal law, identify potential risks, and recommend solutions to ultimately improve the overall organization.

The Audit Director 3 is responsible for professional auditing and managerial and supervisory work of considerable difficulty; and performs related work as required. Distinguishing Features: An executive in this class directs all financial, compliance, program and/or operational audit activities for a department with a medium-sized professional auditing staff, and large, complex and diverse programs and operations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes, and directs all auditing activities; prepares audit plans; maintains flexibility to account for any unexpected requests and due dates; monitors progress to established due dates; and submits status updates.

• Effectively supervises a Senior Auditor and assigns audit tasks to a team of auditors that perform various projects including internal audits, compliance audits, advisory engagements, risk assessments, and investigations.

• Establishes and maintains the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program for the internal audit function.

• Directs the explanation, interpretation, and enforcement of state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and audit policies and procedures; makes strategic decisions on recommendations for change; resolves differences in interpretation and application.

• Analyzes the results of audits, reviews detailed reports that document the extent and scope of the examination, identifies problems, and recommends possible solutions.

• Effectively communicates with team members, supervisor, executive leadership, legislators, and external business partners; establishes and maintains a variety of important contacts with division heads, high level managerial personnel, governmental officials, and attorneys.

• Works closely with executive leadership to resolve and correct major problems uncovered in audits and in dealing with complex and controversial audit findings.

• Directs the coordination of agency audit activities with the Comptroller of the Treasury and other state and federal agency audit personnel.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Meet minimum qualifications as discussed in job classification specifications as well as the following.

• Strong verbal and written communications skills, with soft skills necessary to hold meaningful and effective communications with audit directors or audit teams.

• Ability to approach others in a professional tactful manner, react well under pressure, and follow through on commitments.

• Ability to ask questions to generate meaningful discussion and clarify outcomes, while keeping implementation deliverables on track.

• Ability to build trust and teamwork across all departmental boundaries.

• Ability to adapt quickly and easily to changing priorities.

• Demonstrated ability to display and promote high standards of ethical conduct and behaviors consistent with departmental and government standards.

• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Dedication and commitment to customer service focused delivery of solutions.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate technical ideas to non-technical people.

• Maintains up-to-date documentation of technical and procedural changes as they occur.

• Resolve or escalate issues in a timely fashion.

• Multi-task and concurrently handle multiple projects and tasks.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.

• CIA is highly desirable or must be open to achieve.

• CPA or CISA also considered.

• Strong knowledge of auditing standards, including standards from the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or the GAO’s Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).

• Understanding of quality control principles and best practices in the auditing profession.

• Proficient in using auditing software, Microsoft Office applications, and other relevant tools.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and resolve issues effectively.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with audit teams and effectively communicate quality control guidelines and feedback.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments in a deadline-driven environment.

• Understanding of Diligent HighBond software is preferred.

• State or local government experience is helpful.

Ready To Apply?

Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position will be considered for interview. Please submit your professional resume to the contact below. Submissions received following the closing date posted above will not be considered. Thank you.

The State of TN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee’s Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State’s policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person’s race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $132,900.00 - $212,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Nashville, TN 37238: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person