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AUDITOR--INTERNAL (INTERNAL AUDITOR)

State of Louisiana
State of Louisiana Salary
New Orleans, LA Other
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/23/2026
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to ensure the physical, operational and financial integrity of the regional flood risk management system, in southeastern Louisiana as a defense against floods and storm surge from hurricanes. We accomplish this mission by working with local, regional, state and federal partners to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain projects that will reduce the probability and risk of flooding for the residents and businesses within our jurisdiction.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
The Internal Auditor serves as the agency's independent assurance and advisory professional responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of governance, risk management, internal controls, and compliance activities. The position develops and administers the agency's internal audit program by conducting operational, financial, compliance, and performance audits; assessing organizational risks; identifying opportunities to strengthen internal controls and improve efficiency; and providing objective recommendations to management and the Board. The Internal Auditor also conducts special reviews and investigations, monitors corrective actions, and promotes accountability, transparency, and responsible stewardship of public resources while maintaining the independence and objectivity essential to the internal audit function.
Six years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in one or a combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems plus three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR

A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in one or a combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems plus three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation plus three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics plus three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR

An advanced degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics plus two years of experience in accounting or auditing.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
This position serves as the Internal Auditor for internal controls and audits at the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E) and its subdivision levee districts: Orleans Levee District (O.L.D.), East Jefferson Levee District (EJLD), and Lake Borgne Basin Levee District (LBBLD). The incumbent has total responsibility for implementing and managing the internal control and audit functions across each subdivision, including the SLFPA-E parent agency. The employee in this position is authorized to direct a broad and comprehensive program of internal controls, auditing, compliance review, and special examinations under the authority of the SLFPA-E Board of Commissioners. This position reports directly to the President of the SLFPA-E Board of Commissioners to facilitate independence in reviewing, monitoring, and reporting. The position exercises project and functional supervision over agency personnel as required to fulfill the agency's internal control, audit, and compliance requirements and engages in direct oversight of internal controls and audit readiness across departments, including Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Payroll, Procurement, Contracts, Information Technology, and other operational areas. The position examines and evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of management control systems established by agency directors and supports the accomplishment of SLFPA-E's mission and objectives in accordance with applicable laws, policies, procedures, and plans.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This appointment type can be filled as Probational, Promotional, Lateral Transfer, Detail to Special Duty or Job Appointment.

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:


No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 


To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. 


*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *


For further information about this vacancy contact:

Sage Celestin  

SE LA Flood Protection Authority -E   

scelestin@slfpae.gov 

504-286-3112

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