Internal Audit Specialist

Vacancy Announcement : Internal Audit Specialist

Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) is Greater Cincinnati's largest, and Ohio's second largest school district, serving about 35,000 students (preschool to 12th grade) in 66 schools across a 91-square-mile district in southwest Ohio.

Our district's innovative approach, investment in caring educators, and strong community partnerships have led to unprecedented academic success, ensuring students from preschool to 12th grade thrive and graduate ready for life.

Mission :

We are a community of students, educators, families, staff, and citizens working together to provide high-quality learning and equitable opportunities that make lifelong learning and true sustainable economic mobility possible for each of our students.

Vision :

Cincinnati Public Schools will be a system of excellent schools where each and every student is valued, supported, empowered, and prepared to pursue their fullest potential.

Who We Seek :

CPS seeks passionate, innovative, and culturally competent professionals dedicated to positively impacting our students and families. If you're committed to excellence and want to make a difference, we invite you to join our team.

Position Overview :

Cincinnati Public Schools is seeking an Internal Audit Specialist who is a results-oriented self-starter with demonstrated success in identifying business risk and exposure, evaluating internal controls, and constructing recommendations to improve the efficiency of operations. The Internal Audit Specialist reports to the Chief Audit Executive.

The Internal Audit Department assists the Board of Education and District Administration in the effective discharge of their responsibilities by furnishing them with recommendations on strengthening internal controls of activities reviewed. Internal Audit works with objectivity, being independent from daily operations to deliver an unbiased viewpoint and fairly assess, with integrity, how processes are working. Auditors provide a valuable perspective by being able to analyze current processes to highlight what is working well and where there is room for improvement.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Independently and objectively execute financial, compliance, and operational audit engagements
• Ability to draft and revise audit plans, audit programs, and audit reports.
• Assess compliance with district policies and procedures as well as state and federal laws / regulations
• Develop recommendations to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and internal controls
• Apply strong analytical skills to identify, define, and resolve problems, and interpret data to establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Balance multiple projects / assignments simultaneously, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Assist in coaching and developing Internal Audit Interns
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Education & Experience

Employment Provisions

Cincinnati Public Schools does not discriminate based on age, race, ethnicity, color, national origin or ancestry, cultural background, religious creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital / registered domestic partner status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, primary language, citizenship or immigration status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER