Director Internal Audit,

NY HELP No

Agency Information Technology Services, Office of

Title Director Internal Audit, Ref #10137

Occupational Category Administrative or General Management

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit M / C - Managerial / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary Range From $120187 to $151674 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address NYS Office of Information Technology Services

Empire State Plaza, Swan Street Building, Core 4

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12223

Duties Description Under the direction of the Chief Information Officer and Administrative Supervisor, the Director of Internal Audit will manage the internal audit program for the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS), responsible for reviewing agency operations and IT systems to assure compliance with management policies, federal and state laws, rules, and regulations, and the effectiveness of internal controls. Duties include, but are not limited to : Audit planning and execution

• Develop, receive approval for and implement the annual risk-based internal audit plan.
• Align the annual risk-based internal plan with the agency's mission and goals to ensure objectives are being met and linking strategic initiatives to the key audit, cyber security, and technology risks.
• Oversee and manage the execution of audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify and prioritize areas of concern.
• Ensure audits are conducted in compliance with professional standards.
• Provide objective, independent assurance by evaluating and making recommendations to improve the effectiveness of agency operations, internal control functions, and program efficiencies.
• Help the agency achieve its mission by providing consulting services designed to identify and mitigate risk.
• Meet with Executive staff and program managers to discuss audit findings and recommendations.
• Establish audit schedules for agency operations, modifying as needed to meet priorities or address identified and potential problems.
• Develop, review, and modify audit policies, standards, procedures, guidelines and practices.
• Prepare and present comprehensive audit reports with findings and actionable recommendations, with supporting documentation for management.
• Advise ITS executive team of effects proposed policy changes might have on internal accounting and auditing controls.
• Develop, revise, and implement training of staff to ensure they have an understanding of management standards and their roles and obligations to ensure adherence to the standards.
• Perform regular follow-up on audit findings and recommendations to evaluate the adequacy of corrective actions.
• Prepare, review, and approve an annual independence statement identifying actual and potential impairments to independence.
• Meet with Directors of Internal Audit from other state agencies as needed to share audit resources and best practices with them.
• Perform full range of supervisory responsibilities. Team leadership and development
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of audit professionals.
• Manage staff performance, training, and career development.
• Assist in developing and managing the departmental budget. Special projects and continuous improvement
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and track corrective actions.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting, finance, or an IT related field, and seven years of relevant experience.

Additional Comments Salary commensurate with experience.Benefits of Working for NYSGenerous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including :

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Kayla Boomhower

Telephone (518) 473-0398

Fax (518) 402-4924

Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov

Address

Street Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Building, Core 4

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Notes on Applying To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume indicating you are applying for Director Internal Audit, and include the vacancy number from this posting. Please clearly indicate how you qualify for this position. Your Social Security number may be required in order to determine eligibility.