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State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services Director Of Internal Audit in Newington, Connecticut
Director Of Internal Audit
Recruitment # 240829-1779MP-001
Location Newington, CT
Date Opened 9/5/2024 12:00:00 AM
Salary $111,028- $151,386 annually
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 9/19/2024 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Transportation (DOT (https://portal.ct.gov/DOT) ), is in search of applicants for the position of Director of Internal Audit (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=1779MP&R1=&R3=) . This role will report to the Commissioner's Office of Legal and Regulatory Affairs in Newington, CT.
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Professional growth and development opportunities.
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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Full time, 40 hours per week
Monday through Friday
First shift
This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy. The Policy can be found HERE (https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/OPM/OLR/Notices/2021-TW-final-agreement-with-arbitrated-issue-included.pdf) . Employees in their initial working test period must work on site.
THE ROLE
The Director of Internal Audit is responsible for managing the Division of Internal Audit and a team of audit professionals. The role includes developing and executing a risk-based annual audit plan, overseeing and assisting in the performance of financial and operational audits, investigations of whistleblower complaints and other special projects and reviews of the DOT, its Bureaus and related functions, accounts and operations. More specially, developing and executing audit plans, performing test work as deemed appropriate and writing comprehensive reports detailing review results. Audits and reviews include but are not limited to analyzing financial transactions for program and/or contract compliance and appraising and verifying the accuracy and adequacy of records, systems and controls. The position also acts as the liaison between the Commissioner’s Office and the Auditors of Public Accounts.
WHO WE ARE
As one of Connecticut's largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five distict bureaus. It is the DOT's mission to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged.
Learn more about our mission, vison, and values by clicking here (https://portal.ct.gov/dot/general/ctdot-missions-visions-and-values) !
Selection Plan
For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e. Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
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Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
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Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov .
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a State agency this class is accountable for directing the Internal Audit program.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Directs staff and operations of program;
Formulates program goals and objectives;
Develops or assists in development of related policy;
Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
Evaluates staff;
Prepares or assists in preparation of program budget;
Maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside of program who might impact activities;
Coordinates studies of departmental operations which include complex management studies of organizational structures and management and operating procedures;
Plans and directs a program of financial examinations of fiscal operations within department;
Analyzes financial transactions for program and/or contract compliance;
Appraises and verifies accuracy and adequacy of records, systems and controls;
Formulates long range plans to provide periodic examinations of all major departmental activities, programs and financial records;
Conducts highly sensitive and complex studies requested by Commissioner;
Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
May perform activities associated with the agency's provider audit process;
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of
and ability to apply management principles and practices;
relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
the principles and practices of auditing and accounting;
organizational analysis;
Knowledge of
financial examination procedures;
data processing;
Considerable
interpersonal skills;
oral and written communication skills;
Considerable ability to prepare comprehensive reports.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Nine (9) years of professional experience in a combination of financial and operational analysis in a large business or public service organization.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.
NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted to be at the level of a Supervising Accountant or a Supervising Accounts Examiner.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling 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 the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in managing an Internal Audit function and staff;
Experience in developing comprehensive risk-based audit plans and programs, performing appropriate audit test work and preparing applicable audit findings and recommendations;
Experience investigating whistleblower complaints, interviewing subjects of complaints and dealing with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies when necessary;
Experience with and knowledge of State and Federal contracting, statutes and regulations;
Experience reviewing program documents and contracts to determine areas for review and identify statutory and compliance requirements;
Experience with assessing the relevance of audit findings, potential exposures, materiality, improving or deteriorating trends; and
Experience reviewing and compiling relevant findings and recommendations into concise audit reports.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
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.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
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