Director Of Internal Audit

Are you a current State of Connecticut employee interested in leading a comprehensive internal audit program that supports organizational accountability and operational effectiveness? Do you have experience evaluating internal controls, analyzing financial and operational data, and developing recommendations based on your findings? If so, we invite you to explore this opportunity below!

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, who has worked for the state for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

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BEFORE YOU APPLY: 

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.  
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting. 
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. 
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. 
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State.  Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. 
• Salary Calculations: 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. 

• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

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• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.  
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

• This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: 

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Jake Ferrari at jake.ferrari@ct.gov.

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

In a State agency this class is accountable for directing the Internal Audit program.

• 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.

• 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.

Nine (9) years of professional experience in a combination of financial and operational analysis in a large business or public service organization.

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.

• 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.

• Experience evaluating internal controls, risk management practices, regulatory compliance, and fraud prevention or detection processes.
• Experience analyzing financial and operational data and developing recommendations based on findings.
• Experience developing, reviewing, and evaluating policies and procedures.
• Experience identifying process improvements and evaluating their implementation.
• Experience auditing public-sector, for-profit, or nonprofit organizations.
• Experience preparing and issuing audit reports and other audit-related documentation.
• Experience presenting audit findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.

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.

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.

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.