Team Georgia Careers · 19 hours ago
Director of Internal Audits- Atlanta
Georgia - Fulton - Atlanta
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expThe Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is seeking a visionary leader to serve as the Director of Internal Audit. This role involves managing the internal audit function, evaluating risk management, and enhancing governance processes to drive operational excellence within the agency.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Manage or conduct advanced-level performance, operational, financial, and compliance audit projects
Provide significant input to the development of the annual internal audit and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) plans
Review and approve detailed, tailored audit programs to ensure all objectives are met effectively
Edit or produce audit reports that successfully engage auditees in recommendations and drive action
Evaluate auditor performance, provide on-the-job training, mentoring, and counseling
Pursue professional development opportunities and proactively foster a culture of continuous learning
Engage staff, managers, and leadership to provide consulting and project management services that consistently add value and improve outcomes related to organizational objectives
Assist the Assistant Commissioner of Operations with compliance related to high-priority and strategic activities
Qualification
Required
Extensive knowledge of internal auditing standards (IIA), accounting principles, and government-specific regulations, including the ability to identify indicators of fraud
Proven ability to identify and quantify organizational risks and document complex business processes through narratives and flowcharts
Expert-level skills in data analysis and evaluating information systems to draw logical, actionable conclusions
Advanced project management and organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines under pressure
Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present findings to leadership and maintain professional relationships across the agency
Ability to work autonomously, maintaining high ethical standards and composure in a fast-paced environment
Bachelor's degree business, accounting, finance, or related field
5–10 years post qualification working experience in progressive auditing or fiscal management experience, including 3-5 years in a managerial or leadership role in the public sector or a large, private organization
Strong knowledge of internal audit and financial management laws and regulations
Preferred
Current, active professional certification (CIA, CPA, CISA, CCSA, or CFE)
Six years of full-time experience in internal auditing, control self-assessment, SOX compliance, or performance audit, with at least a portion of that time in a supervisor or manager capacity
Experience in government auditing, operations, or accounting, including supervising and conducting audits in information systems and other industry-pertinent areas. (A graduate degree or additional certifications may offset up to two years of this experience)
Considerable skills working in the Microsoft Office 365 environment, including SharePoint, OneNote, Visio, and Lync
Benefits
Generous Leave Plan
Comprehensive Insurance
Financial & Wellness Benefits
Professional Growth & Support
Company
Team Georgia Careers
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Funding
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