Prince George's County Public Schools
Director - Internal Audit
Prince George's County Public Schools, Baltimore, Maryland, United States,
DescriptionJob Title
Director - Internal Audit
Location
Organization Name
Internal Audit
Department Description
Under the direction of the Board of Education, the Director will be responsible for planning, coordinating and directing the audit and review of school-based and selected operations, processes and transactions. The incumbent of this position is responsible for initiating and developing the overall objectives for the assigned unit. Responsibilities include planning and conducting routine audits, and performing investigative audits and fraud investigations. The Director will assist in determining that PGCPS assets are properly protected and accounted for, identifying faulty or inefficient operations and developing recommendations to adequately protect against waste, fraud, and loss/abuse of resources. The Director will supervise assigned personnel in the daily maintenance of an audit schedule.
Brief Description
This is an Executive, Grade 4 Position
Salary Range: $133,586 - $231,653
Closing Date: September 14, 2024
Detailed Description
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Plans, coordinates and directs audits and fraud investigations and reviews school-based and departmental operating budget funds, accounts and transactions;
Assists in developing and maintaining effective internal controls; performs interim tests of transactions and internal controls; evaluates compliance with Board financial management policies and procedures;
Assists in developing and implementing financial management procedures and systems to improve cost efficiencies, program effectiveness and process management;
Plans, coordinates, directs and compiles periodic financial and operations reviews and analyses;
Provides advisory services, training and assistance to school-based and central office personnel;
Provides assistance to the Board of Education, Superintendent of Schools, Office of Government Relations and Compliance; and
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Considerable knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices;
Considerable knowledge of public school administration;
Ability to analyze and evaluate accounting and auditing issues and to develop clear, concise and comprehensive reports of the related data and recommendations for improvement;
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public and school personnel;
Ability to supervise effectively; demonstrated leadership and administrative competency;
Demonstrated written and oral communication skills;
Effective human relations skills.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or a related field required; Master's degree preferred. A minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience in the performance of audits and fraud investigations.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant and/or Certified Fraud Examiner.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees and provides guidance to the unit staff.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.
How To Apply
To submit an application online select apply.
Please provide three (3) current professional references on resume.
Please complete ALL sections and provide applicable details to ensure full consideration. If you need assistance with submitting your application online, please contact the HR Employee Services Center at 301-780-2191.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.
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Director - Internal Audit
Location
Organization Name
Internal Audit
Department Description
Under the direction of the Board of Education, the Director will be responsible for planning, coordinating and directing the audit and review of school-based and selected operations, processes and transactions. The incumbent of this position is responsible for initiating and developing the overall objectives for the assigned unit. Responsibilities include planning and conducting routine audits, and performing investigative audits and fraud investigations. The Director will assist in determining that PGCPS assets are properly protected and accounted for, identifying faulty or inefficient operations and developing recommendations to adequately protect against waste, fraud, and loss/abuse of resources. The Director will supervise assigned personnel in the daily maintenance of an audit schedule.
Brief Description
This is an Executive, Grade 4 Position
Salary Range: $133,586 - $231,653
Closing Date: September 14, 2024
Detailed Description
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Plans, coordinates and directs audits and fraud investigations and reviews school-based and departmental operating budget funds, accounts and transactions;
Assists in developing and maintaining effective internal controls; performs interim tests of transactions and internal controls; evaluates compliance with Board financial management policies and procedures;
Assists in developing and implementing financial management procedures and systems to improve cost efficiencies, program effectiveness and process management;
Plans, coordinates, directs and compiles periodic financial and operations reviews and analyses;
Provides advisory services, training and assistance to school-based and central office personnel;
Provides assistance to the Board of Education, Superintendent of Schools, Office of Government Relations and Compliance; and
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Considerable knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices;
Considerable knowledge of public school administration;
Ability to analyze and evaluate accounting and auditing issues and to develop clear, concise and comprehensive reports of the related data and recommendations for improvement;
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public and school personnel;
Ability to supervise effectively; demonstrated leadership and administrative competency;
Demonstrated written and oral communication skills;
Effective human relations skills.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or a related field required; Master's degree preferred. A minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience in the performance of audits and fraud investigations.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant and/or Certified Fraud Examiner.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees and provides guidance to the unit staff.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.
How To Apply
To submit an application online select apply.
Please provide three (3) current professional references on resume.
Please complete ALL sections and provide applicable details to ensure full consideration. If you need assistance with submitting your application online, please contact the HR Employee Services Center at 301-780-2191.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.
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