IntroductionThe State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is seeking a Director of Internal Audit to work closely with our executive team.What We Can Offer You:
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- The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees.Position Details:
- Full-time, 40 hours/week
- Monday - Friday
- Hybrid work opportunity (In office/remote)
- Located in Hartford, CTPosition Responsibilities:Reporting directly to the Commissioner, this person will have an immediate impact on DECD by studying departmental operations, planning and directing a program of financial examinations of fiscal operations within the department, and conducting highly sensitive and complex studies requested by Commissioner.Selection PlanTo Apply:Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered.For Assistance In Applying:Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!Important Information After You Apply:For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications.Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)In a State agency this class is accountable for directing the Internal Audit program.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Directs staff and operations of program;
- Formulates program goals and objectives;
- Develops or assists in development of related policy;
- Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
- Evaluates staff;
- Prepares or assists in preparation of program budget;
- Maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside of program who might impact activities;
- Coordinates studies of departmental operations which include complex management studies of organizational structures and management and operating procedures;
- Plans and directs a program of financial examinations of fiscal operations within department;
- Analyzes financial transactions for program and/or contract compliance;
- Appraises and verifies accuracy and adequacy of records, systems and controls;
- Conducts highly sensitive and complex studies requested by Commissioner;
- Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
- Performs related duties as required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and practices;
- Relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
- The principles and practices of auditing and accounting;
- Organizational analysis;
- Considerable interpersonal skills;
- Oral and written communication skills;
- Considerable ability to prepare comprehensive reports.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCENine (9) years of professional experience in a combination of financial and operational analysis in a large business or public service organization.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCETwo (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWEDCollege training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree. A Master's degree in accounting, business administration, finance, public administration or in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience with current trends and practices regarding internal controls, risk management and fraud prevention. Experience with identifying and verifying implementation of financial process improvements. Experience analyzing financial data and developing recommendations based on findings. Experience preparing a management report for internal staff to identify issues prior to an external audit finding and providing recommendations and guidance to rectify the situation. Experience with prioritizing work assignments with competing deadlines.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSIncumbents in this class are required to possess and maintain at least one of the following certifications: Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Fraud Examiner.ConclusionAN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.ACKNOWLEDGEMENTAs defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr