Director of Auditing

Position Summary:

The incumbent in this position reports directly to the Inspector General. The Director of Auditing oversees the internal audit function of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Responsible for supervision of staff, the incumbent spends the majority of time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating members while planning and directing their work.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Specific duties include:

• Planning, scheduling, and implementing audits in accordance with the requirements established in Department directives, the periodic risk assessment of Department programs and activities, major changes in the organization, and the direction of the agency head;
• Reviewing and evaluating internal controls to ensure accountability of the Department;
• Directing and coordinating the performance of all audits, reviews, special projects, and performance evaluations conducted by the staff;
• Ensuring audits are conducted in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards as established by the Comptroller General of the United States;
• Submitting preliminary findings and recommendations to the person responsible for supervision of the audited entity and evaluating and providing rebuttals to responses required from the auditee;
• Submitting audits final reports to the agency head and to the Auditor General;
• Evaluating findings of investigations, surveys, and studies to formulate policies and techniques and recommending or determining improvements for staffing, programs or business services;
• Preparing, reviewing, and submitting reports concerning activities, expenses, budget, government statutes and rulings, and other items affecting business or program services;
• Coordinating with Divisions annually within the Department to review and update performance measures and standards before submission;
• Performing as liaison between the Department and the Auditor General, and other external auditors by coordinating the audits/reviews, and monitoring implementation of FDLE’s response to any external audit/review of the Department;
• Providing status reports to the agency head of corrective actions taken in response to audits of the Department conducted by the Auditor General, and providing a copy of such reports to the Joint Legislative Auditing Committee.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least two years of experience conducting audits, management reviews, and/or special projects in accordance with the yellow book or the red book.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and procedures;
• Knowledge of methods of compiling and analyzing data;
• Knowledge of basic mathematics;
• Ability to supervise people;
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments;
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
• Ability to review, analyze, and evaluate data;
• Ability to determine the extent of compliance, the extent to which assets are accounted for and the reliability of accounting procedures utilized within an organization.

Base Salary:

• $82,400.00

How Will You Grow:

FDLE recognizes the importance of growth and success while fostering a family-oriented work environment. We encourage our members to seek opportunities for professional growth through training, team building, and mentoring. Our four Fundamental Values of Service, Integrity, Respect and Quality will guide you as you embark on a lifelong career at FDLE.

Our Salary & Benefits:

Starting salary will be the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE’s pay policy. FDLE is a State of Florida Employer and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program;
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave;
• HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month;
• $25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage;
• Multiple supplemental insurance options including: dental, vision, disability and more;
• Paid maternity leave and parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child;
• Pension and investment retirement plan options;
• Tax deferred medical and child care reimbursement accounts.

About Our Agency:

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) employs more than 1,900 members statewide – either at headquarters in Tallahassee or in one of seven regional operations centers (ROCs). Our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen domestic security.

Hiring Process:

You will be evaluated for this job based on your previous knowledge and experience. Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience, and education. Your qualifications will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities supported by the information in your application. Qualifying questions will only be credited if verifiable by the information provided. You may be contacted to participate in a selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, interviews, drug screen, and fingerprinting. You may be notified by email to participate in a selection process. Failure to reply within a designated timeframe may exclude you from further consideration.

Background:

FDLE requires an extensive background process of all recommended applicants, including financial credit check, criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications, drug screen, and fingerprinting. This information will be utilized to make the final hiring decision.

Notes:

Preference will be given to current FDLE members who have satisfactorily completed at least six months of the probationary period for their current position.

Reminders:

• Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must be registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday.

• If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if re-employed with the State of Florida.

The State of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.