Review Vacancy
AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of
TitleDirector Internal Audit, Ref #00075
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $109956 to $138763 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and seven years of relevant experience.* Relevant experience includes but is not limited to: conducting internal audits following IIA guidance, demonstrated familiarity with federal and state laws, rules, and regulations, and a minimum of two (2) years of management or supervisory experience.
*Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or associate’s degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree; J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Duties Description Reporting to the head of the agency, the Director, Internal Audit manages the internal audit program for the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) within the Bureau of Risk Management and is responsible for reviewing agency operations and IT systems to assure compliance with management policies, federal and state laws, rules and regulations and the effectiveness of internal controls.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Develop and execute the annual audit plan linking strategic initiatives to the key audit, cyber security, and technology risks. Establish audit schedules for agency operations, modifying as needed to meet priorities or address identified and potential problems;
• Help the agency achieve its mission by providing consulting services designed to identify and mitigate risk;
• Develop, review, and modify audit policies, standards, procedures, guidelines and practices;
• Direct and conduct audits of internal operations and IT systems in accordance with generally accepted professional auditing standards, identify control weaknesses, and recommend corrective actions;
• Prepare and approve detailed reports of findings, with supporting documentation for management and recommendations to resolve problems identified;
• Evaluate the costs and benefits, both short and long term, of auditing modifications and new systems, including various alternatives, to improve compliance with financial standards;
• Advise ITS executive team of affects proposed policy changes might have on internal accounting and auditing controls;
• Develop, revise, and implement training of staff to ensure they have an understanding of management standards and their roles and obligations to ensure adherence to the standards;
• Work with external auditors when they are conducting audits, respond to external audit findings, and implement corrections for deficiencies;
• Perform regular follow-up on audit findings and recommendations to evaluate the adequacy of corrective actions;
• Conduct periodic meetings with executive management to report audit results;
• Prepare, review, and approve an annual independence statement identifying actual and potential impairments to independence;
• Meet with Directors of Internal Audit from other state agencies to share audit resources and best practices with them;
• Perform full range of supervisory responsibilities.
Additional Comments Salary commensurate with experience.
Appointment to this position is pending Division of Budget approval to fill.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address HR.Recruitment.its@ogs.ny.gov
Address
Corning Tower, 26th Floor
Notes on ApplyingTo apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to the attention of Louise C. Nails and indicate you are applying for Director Internal Audit, Ref #00075. Please clearly indicate how you qualify for this position. Your Social Security number may be required in order to determine eligibility.