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Town of Fairfield, CT · 1 week ago

DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL AUDIT (Pending an Anticipated Vacancy)

Fairfield, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

9+ years exp

The Town of Fairfield is seeking a Director of Internal Audit to oversee the Internal Audit program. This role involves directing staff, analyzing financial transactions, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.

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Responsibilities

Analyzes financial transactions, records, systems, and internal controls to determine accuracy, adequacy, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and standards

Conducts audit fieldwork, including data analysis, interviews, observations, testing of controls, and documentation of results

Conducts investigations of suspected abuse, waste, or fraud; prepares related reports; interviews personnel; and coordinates with law enforcement or external agencies as appropriate

Conducts specialized, sensitive, or complex studies and analyses at the direction of the Chief Fiscal Officer

Coordinates and conducts management and organizational studies related to structures, procedures, and operational effectiveness

Develops and implements comprehensive audit plans, including defining objectives, scope, methodologies, sampling techniques, timeframes, and audit programs

Develops, recommends, and assists in the implementation of audit-related policies, procedures, and best practices

Identifies and assesses operational, financial, compliance, and fraud risks to determine audit priorities and scope

Interprets and applies applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards related to auditing and financial management

Maintains effective working relationships with departmental staff, management, external auditors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders

Monitors fiscal operations for compliance with established fiscal policies and applicable accounting standards, including GASB requirements

Performs accounting, financial, and operational performance appraisals for departments, agencies, boards, and commissions

Performs post-audit follow-up reviews to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions

Plans and directs long-range audit programs to ensure periodic examination of major activities, programs, and financial records

Plans, directs, and conducts independent internal audits and examinations of departmental operations, financial activities, programs, and contracts to assess compliance, effectiveness, and efficiency

Prepares and maintains accounting policies, internal control documentation, reconciliations, and related financial records as assigned

Prepares clear, accurate, and well-supported audit workpapers, findings, conclusions, and formal audit reports

Prepares or assists in the preparation of budgets, capital plans, financial statements, lease reports, pension and OPEB schedules, and other required financial reports

Supervises assigned staff, including directing work activities, evaluating performance, and participating in recruitment, hiring, and training

Performs related accounting, auditing, and administrative duties as required

Qualification

Certified Public AccountantCertified Internal AuditorCertified Fraud ExaminerAuditing principlesFinancial analysisManagement principlesOrganizational analysisInternal controlsData analysisCustomer serviceInterpersonal skillsOral communicationWritten communication

Required

Nine (9) years of professional experience in a combination of financial and operational analysis in a large business or public service organization

Two (2) years of experience must have been in a lead or supervisory capacity

College training may be substituted for experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling 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 experience

Incumbents 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

Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel