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State of Utah · 3 days ago

Director, Internal Audit

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$39/hr - $61/hr

4+ years exp

The State of Utah, through the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services, is seeking a motivated professional to serve as the Director of Internal Audit. This role provides independent assurance on the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance, while overseeing audits and evaluations across DABS divisions and programs.

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Responsibilities

Plan and conduct internal audits in accordance with approved audit plans, public sector auditing standards, and government regulations

Review and evaluate financial, operational, and compliance controls across DABS divisions and programs

Assess compliance with applicable laws, regulations, government policies, and directives

Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of DABS programs

Identify risks, control weaknesses, and instances of noncompliance

Prepare clear, objective audit reports outlining findings, conclusions, and recommendations

Present audit results to the commission and DABS management

Follow-up on implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions

Assist with fraud risk assessments, investigations, and special reviews when assigned

Coordinate with external auditors, regulators, and oversight agencies

Promote accountability and continuous improvement within the organization

Qualification

Internal audit experienceRisk managementAnalytical skillsProfessional certificationRegulationsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field or 4 years of professional audit/finance/management experience

Strong analytical and investigative skills

Knowledge of internal control frameworks and risk-based auditing

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to interpret laws, regulations, and policy documents

Ability to work independently and collaboratively across divisions

Strong organizational and time-management skills

21 years of age or older

Able to pass a background check

Preferred

Experience in internal audit, external audit, accounting, or public sector oversight

Professional certification (CIA, CPA, CISA, CGAP, or equivalent)

Master's degree

Benefits

Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP): High deductible option with a low bi-weekly premium as well as employer contributions into a health savings account to help with out of pocket medical costs.

Traditional plan with a low cost bi-weekly premium.

Low premium costs for dental and vision insurance.

Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS): Employer contributions equal to 10% of your salary between both a pension and 401(k) plan or a 401(k) only plan.

Employer match of up to $26 per paycheck into your 401(k) on top of what you will already be receiving.

Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.

Paid time off: Eligible employees may accrue 4 hours of annual leave and 4 hours of sick leave each pay period. (Annual leave accrual rate increases with years of service).

12 paid holidays.