Internal Audit Manager

DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE MANAGEMENT

In partnership with local, county, state, and federal agencies, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) protects Arizona’s people by: providing coordination and resource response for the suppression and management of wildland fire; delivering education to aid in wildland fire prevention; providing integrated management strategies, technical assistance and information through various Department programs; collaborating in forest restoration projects; and ensuring fire and life safety through permitting, plan reviews and building inspections.

Internal Audit Manager

Job Location:

Address: 1110 W Washington St Ste 500 Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $72,099 - $75,750 Annually

Grade: 23

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

*Resumes reviewed periodically*

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for conducting and documenting agency-wide risk assessments for the purpose of identifying and assessing overall agency risk, including internal controls gaps over financial reporting, agency compliance with state laws, statutes, administrative codes, state and agency policy, etc. Conducting internal audits and reviews of a complex nature and providing formal, written, value added recommendations to agency leadership. Provides objective assurance, consulting, and risk-based evaluations that improve operational efficiency, ensure compliance with laws, and enhance accountability. This position is responsible for mitigating fraud, theft, waste and abuse within DFFM's programs and scope of work and for providing formal, written reports to agency leadership clearly identifying root cause problems and making recommendations for improvement. This position also serves as a liaison between DFFM and the Arizona Office of the Auditor General.

Job Duties:

• Evaluating and improving the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control processes within the agency. Conducting agency-wide risk assessments as the basis for conducting internal audits and reviews. Conducting audits and internal reviews of a complex nature to identify root cause problems, and provide value added recommendations to agency leadership through formal, written reports.
• Fraud prevention and investigating potential instances of fraud, theft, waste and abuse and issuing formal, written reports to agency leadership that clearly identify root cause issues and recommendations for improvement.
• Conducting ad-hoc reviews at the request of agency leadership and providing formal, written recommendations to improve operational compliance and efficiency.
• Prioritizing audits and reviews, creating and adhering to strict project schedules.
• Training, mentoring and supervising staff. Must operate independently by managing staff and project workloads.
• Evaluating existing internal controls, including testing policies and procedures to ensure they are designed and operate effectively to ensure compliance with state laws, policy, prevent errors, and to mitigate fraud, theft waste and abuse.
• Performing root cause analysis using various techniques such as Fishbone Analysis, Pareto Analysis, 5-Why's, identifying and recommending appropriate solutions.
• Serve as a liaison between DFFM and the Arizona Office of the Auditor General (OAG).
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Government Accounting Principles
• Agile auditing techniques
• Arizona State systems (AZ360)
• Risk Management frameworks (COSO)
• Regulatory compliance
• Data analytics
• Audit planning and execution
• State of Arizona Accounting Manual (SAAM)
• Arizona Administrative Code (AAC)
• State Procurement Code
• LEAN/Six Sigma
• Yellow Book/Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)
• Red Book/International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
• Principles and practices of supervision

Skills in:

• Strong Written and Verbal Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Ethical Integrity
• Proficient in computer software including the Google Platform, Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Risk Management and compliance
• Agile auditing techniques
• LEAN/Six Sigma
• Root Cause Analysis techniques (5-Why's, Fishbone Diagram, Pareto Analysis, etc.)
• Strong written and oral communicator
• Conducting risk assessments
• Interpreting Statute, Administrative Code, State and Agency Policy requirements

Ability to:

• Technical Accounting and Auditing
• Lead, motivate and mentor staff
• Strategic Planning
• Leadership and Project Management
• Solve problems
• Communicate effectively
• Multitask
• Work Independently
• Represent the Agency in a positive, professional manner
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships
• Drive on State business

Selective Preference(s):

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance or accounting.
• Minimum 5 years experience as an auditor or investigator with an additional 2 years experience as a manager or team lead.
• CIA/CPA preference.
• LEAN/Six Sigma preference.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Valid Arizona Drivers License

Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program, learn more at hr.az.gov/family-leave-expansion).
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition reimbursement eligible after one year of employment

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Participation is a mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria as defined in statute.
• Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
• The current contribution rate is 11.98%.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Selene Rojas at srojas@dffm.az.gov for assistance.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 623-236-6664. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.