IT Lead Senior Auditor

Information Technology Lead Senior AuditorWe have openings in various cities across Florida. An Information Technology (IT) Lead Senior Auditor is highly responsible supervisory and professional work in planning, conducting, and supervising complex IT audits at State agencies, educational entities, and local governmental units. These audits involve the analysis and testing of IT controls across all layers of computing environments such as physical, operating system, database, network, and application layers as well as end-user processes and security. The computing environments range from cutting-edge cloud computing models to shared service data centers and consortiums to individual client-server and midrange and mainframe environments. A Lead Senior Auditor functions as an Audit Team Leader with minimal supervision by an Audit Coordinator, Audit Supervisor, or Audit Manager. Audit Team Leader assignments are made on a regular basis with at least one assignment made in each two-year period. Examples of work performed include: Coordinating, supervising, and conducting complex IT audits or other IT engagements at State agencies, educational entities, and local governmental units. Supervising the monitoring of critical IT projects as required by law. Determining the extent of compliance with applicable law, established policies, plans, and procedures. Preparing reports recommending improvements in accounting methods, information systems, program operations, and internal and other management controls. Preparing reports of audits performed or underway. Meeting with governmental officials to discuss audit findings and recommendations. Instructing, training, and supervising subordinate auditors. Assigning work to subordinate auditors and reviewing their work. Assisting in preparing audit programs and developing audit procedures. Performing other related duties as required. Knowledge, skills, and abilities required include: Knowledge of accounting, auditing, and other relevant professional standards. Knowledge of IT system requirements. Knowledge of research techniques. Knowledge of laws, regulations, and other administrative requirements. Skill in the use of a personal computer. Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Ability to handle confidential information. Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques. Ability to effectively interview individuals and organize the information obtained to reflect the logical progression of procedures performed and conclusions reached. Ability to work well as a team member. Ability to follow instructions. Ability to work within deadlines. Ability to deal tactfully, courteously, and professionally with auditees. Ability to supervise people. Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and insure proper completion of work assignments. Ability to deal effectively and responsively with the Legislature, Committee staff, and other governmental officials. Ability to maintain objectivity. Ability to make sound judgments and decisions. Minimum qualifications include: Possession of a CPA certificate accepted by the Florida State Board of Accountancy or a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certificate, the latter certificate requiring a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, management information systems, or information studies with an emphasis in information technology, a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in another field of study and a master's degree from an accredited college or university in information studies with an emphasis in information technology, information systems, or an information technology-related field of study, or a master's degree in business administration; four years of relevant professional experience in IT auditing preferably in a local, state, or Federal government oversight agency, including as an audit team leader on at least two engagements in the prior three years or other equivalent experience; working knowledge of Government Auditing Standards, generally accepted accounting and auditing principles, and the internal control integrated framework established by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO); experience planning audits, supervising staff, and reviewing audit work; and a demonstrated ability to conduct complex audits and present findings in a professional written format. The salary for IT Lead Senior Auditor is commensurate with experience. The Auditor General offers a competitive benefits package. For further information on the requirements of the Florida State Board of Accountancy for taking the Certified Public Accountant's examination, licensure as a CPA, or the acceptability by the Florida State Board of Accountancy of a CPA certificate issued by another state or territory, contact the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Note: List all community colleges, colleges, and universities attended, regardless of whether a degree was received, and provide a transcript from each school. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application review process. Official transcripts are required for employment. For educational degrees obtained from an institution outside the United States, provide a copy of a transcript evaluation from an evaluation service. If applying for an auditor position, the evaluation service used must be acceptable to the Florida State Board of Accountancy (Board) and the purpose of the evaluation must be for the Board. To determine evaluation services acceptable to the Board, contact the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. For other schools or training (Trade, Vocational, Armed Forces, or Business), please provide school name and location, dates attended, subjects studied certificates, and any other pertinent data. List personal computer skills; computer software knowledge; publications; public speaking; foreign language proficiency; professional society memberships; honors, awards, and fellowships; etc. in the Licenses and Certifications section of the Additional Information portion of the application. Information and instructions: To be considered for employment for any position with the Auditor General, you MUST submit this application, which must be completed in its entirety. Alternatively, an application may be found on the Careers Page of the Auditor General Web site and may be submitted via e-mail, with any attachments, to flaudgen_opportunities@aud.state.fl.us or by mail to the AUDITOR GENERAL, Attn: Employment Opportunities, G-74 Claude Pepper Building, 111 West Madison Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1450. If the position for which you wish to be considered for employment requires a college degree, this application is considered incomplete without college transcripts and will not be processed further until received. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application review process; however, official transcripts of all college course work are required for employment with the Auditor General in any classification that requires a college degree. Determination of eligibility will be measured by the minimum training and experience listed in the Auditor General class specification. This application will be retained for consideration for a period of four months. If you wish to be considered for employment beyond four months, you must submit a written request to maintain this application for another four-month period and provide any applicable updates. You should keep the Auditor General advised in writing of all changes that could affect your availability for employment or if you no longer desire employment with the Auditor General. It is the policy of the Auditor General to provide Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. When making personnel decisions or taking personnel actions, the Auditor General shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender, religion, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or arrest record. The Auditor General is part of the Florida legislative branch. Employees of the Auditor General have certain restrictions on their outside activities and certain employees are subject to financial disclosure requirements. Information about these requirements is available from the Auditor General. The Auditor General complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990. Assistance in completing this application is available by contacting the Auditor General. During the interview process, you may be asked questions concerning your ability to perform job-related functions. If you are given a conditional offer of employment, you may be required to complete a post-job offer medical history questionnaire and/or undergo a medical examination if required of all employees entering in the same job category. All medical information will be kept confidential and in separate files. Pursuant to the policy of the Auditor General, all employment applications are available for public review, except as prohibited by law. Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, supplemental insurance, paid leave and holidays, retirement, deferred compensation plan, financial incentives for CPA, CISA, and other professional examinations, flexible work schedules, continuing professional education, university and college course