Job Description
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Dayton City School District’s Board of Education is seeking an Internal Auditor that is results oriented, and a self-starter with demonstrated success in identifying business risk and exposure, and evaluating internal controls. The Internal Auditor reports administratively to the Board of Education to conduct complex and comprehensive operational and financial audits of the Dayton Public Schools, and functionally to the Finance Committee of the Board of Education. This is an administrator position.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Internal Auditor performs audits of operational, performance, managerial, compliance, electronic data processing, and financial nature. The individual in the position will perform management reviews in accordance with the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, and when applicable, Government Auditing Standards promulgated by the Comptroller General of the United States, and/or the Ohio State Auditor. This position is responsible for effectively managing all of the internal audit activities of the school district. The position assists the Board and Management in evaluating potential risks, determining compliance with applicable laws, policies and procedures, and coordinating all district audits. The work performed by the individual in this job is confidential in nature.
Annual Salary: $95,000-$115,000
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and execute work plans for assigned audits or studies in accordance with the priorities of the Board of Education, and its Finance Committee. Determine the auditing procedures to be used, including statistical sampling.
- Analyze management controls, information systems, procedures, conditions and results obtained in assigned areas; researches best practices, benchmarks, and performance standards in assigned areas.
- Makes practical recommendations to the Board of Education, Superintendent and the Treasurer to correct deficiencies noted; redesign operational systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Under the direction of the Finance Committee Chair and Superintendent or Treasurer provide organizational and management assistance to other departments through consultation; participates in or supplement the re-engineering or investigative activities of other departments upon request, participates in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
- Conducts performance, financial and compliance audits of the District’s departments, positions, programs, and activities to evaluate the necessity and effectiveness of them to improve district operations, as well as oversee assigned projects.
- Analyze various activities and programs to ascertain whether they comply with Board directives and applicable federal, state, or local laws and regulations.
- Plan, coordinate , and oversee investigative activities to detect, deter, prevent, and eradicate fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, and ethical misconduct.
- Evaluate and appraise the effectiveness of district administrative and accounting controls. 9. Analyze financial statements and reports.
- Identifies areas requiring Board, Treasurer or Superintendent's attention, including patterns of deficiencies.
- Prepare a comprehensive, long-range program of audit coverage identifying those activities subject to audit, evaluating their significance and assessing the degree of risk inherent in each activity.
- Build and maintain a working relationship with the State Auditor's office, help the preparation and undergoing of a state audit.
- Serve as a liaison with the Finance Committee of the Board of Education.
- Shall also perform other duties as assigned.
Skills:
- Ability to present and communicate district information at Board of Education, community events and meetings.
- Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate and information reports and maintain needed records and files. -Ability to adapt to the special demands of the job and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively in pressure situations and respond appropriately.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with district personnel. -Ability to effectively communicate (written and oral).
- Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite including Access, Excel, Powerpoint and Word. Ability to use relevant department technology (student management systems, etc.)
- Ability to work flexible hours (including evenings and weekends) as required.
Qualifications:
- Must be a certified public accountant (CPA) or a public accountant per ORC 3319.06.
- Bachelor's degree with concentration in business management, public administration, accounting, auditing or a related field. Master's degree in business, accounting or public administration or related field.
- EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 5 years of experience in governmental accounting and auditing. Extensive knowledge of internal control and risk management principles, plus experience in supervising and conducting audits.
The Dayton Public School District provides equal educational and employment opportunities for all people without regard to race, gender, ethnicity, color, age, disability, religion, national origin, creed, sexual orientation, or affiliation with a union or professional organization.