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This position follows a hybrid work schedule, predominantly remote, with the option to work in the office as needed.

Who we are and what we do:

The Department of General Services (DGS) is responsible for providing goods and services to the State government of Tennessee. Our primary customers are other State departments and agencies. But we also serve vendors wishing to do business with the State and citizens and organizations interested in purchasing surplus government property. DGS consists of five divisions: Central Procurement Office (CPO), State of Tennessee Real Estate Management (STREAM), Vehicle and Asset Management (VAM), Document Solutions, and the Division of Administration.

As we proudly provide essential operational needs to all Tennessee State government agencies, we do so with a focus on reducing the administrative cost of government. This ensures our citizens receive the care and service they deserve and permits more State resources to be directed toward vital programs and services for all Tennesseans.

The Auditor 4 position is housed in the Office of Internal Audit in the Division of Administration. The Office of Internal Audit is an independent appraisal unit within the Department of General Services that examines and evaluates departmental activities, makes recommendations for improvement to internal controls, and serves as the Department liaison with the Comptroller of the Treasury.

How you make a difference in this role:

As the Auditor 4, you will be responsible for leading teams of professionals in conducting audits across different operating divisions within the Department of General Services. Your duties will involve assessing compliance with regulatory requirements, divisional policies, and procedures, as well as departmental risk assessments. These evaluations are essential for achieving departmental strategic and operational objectives. This position will involve performing or supervising others in conducting engagements of varying difficulty levels, including uniquely challenging tasks like fraud investigations and special requests from department senior leadership. Additionally, there may be opportunities for you to serve as an assistant director of internal audit. Some travel may be required for this position.

Job Overview:

In this role, you will be responsible for leading teams of professionals in conducting audits across different operating divisions within the Department of General Services. Your duties will involve assessing compliance with regulatory requirements, divisional policies, and procedures, as well as with established guidelines for departmental risk assessments. This position will involve performing or supervising others in conducting engagements of varying difficulty levels, including uniquely challenging tasks like fraud investigations and special requests from department senior leadership. Some travel may be required for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform work in conformance with IIA Red Book and COSO Green Book standards.
• Effectively evaluate and comprehend organizational structure, practices, policies, procedures, and regulations for planning and executing projects.
• Brainstorm workflow and process improvements.
• Plan, perform, and complete investigations, including interviews and other substantive test work.
• Create tailored work programs and develop effective substantive testing methods.
• Establish and monitor progress against milestones/deadlines to ensure the forward momentum of projects.
• Analyze internal controls for adequacy; make recommendations for remediation.
• Document and clearly communicate audit results via professionally written reports.
• Assist with the preparation and execution of the annual risk-based audit plan.
• Attend professional development and continuing education courses as required.
• Effectively train, develop, and coach new employees.
• Set and communicate high expectations while effectively delegating tasks.
• Motivate and develop others in a manner that maximizes productivity and morale

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting or similar analytical-focused business degree highly preferred and experience equivalent to five years of full-time increasingly responsible professional auditing work;

or

• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor and experience equivalent to four years of full-time increasingly responsible professional auditing work.

Required Experience:

• Exceptional critical thinking, analytical, and active listening skills, as well as excellent verbal and written skills.
• Ability to apply rigorous logic and methods to solve complex problems with effective solutions.
• Exceptional documentation, organization, and time management skills.
• Advanced knowledge of auditing principles and practices.

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.