New Job Director, Performance Audit In Utah

Job Description

The Utah Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is offering an exceptional opportunity to lead the Internal Audit Division (IA), as the director of performance audits for the department.

The division assists department leadership continuously improve operations by providing independent and objective analyses, appraisals and recommendations concerning the effectiveness and efficiency of operations and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Audits are conducted in accordance with professional standards by a team of highly qualified individuals who hold professional designations such as CPA, CIA, and CFE. Working for the department is also an opportunity to make a meaningful difference as services are provided to veterans, refugees, individuals experiencing homelessness, individuals with disabilities, etc. More information about the department can be found at www.jobs.utah.gov.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has a Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting.
• Has five or more years work experience auditing compliance with federal programs.
• Has one or more years work experience conducting internal audits applying Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) professional standards.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and research skills.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to think independently and problem solve in a results driven team-oriented environment.
• Strong computer and technical skills.
• Is licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).

Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Preferred Education
Master’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Required Certification(s) (at least one of the following)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Preferred Experience
Five or more years’ experience auditing compliance with federal programs.

Why You Should Join Our Team
Besides working for a fantastic agency that is dedicated to helping the citizens of Utah, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Click here to view a summary of benefits we offer. We also provide generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work-life balance.

The Agency
The mission of Workforce Services is to strengthen Utah’s communities by connecting the workforce to new opportunities and providing services to individuals and families in need. Today, more than 2,200 Workforce Services employees assist individuals in preparing for and finding jobs, meeting workforce needs of Utah businesses, administering temporary assistance, and providing economic data and analysis. Through a collaborative approach, the department has served millions of Utahn's and has become a leader on several statewide initiatives. These include intergenerational poverty, homelessness, affordable housing, supporting refugees, helping rural communities, serving veterans and individuals with disabilities, and getting Utahn's trained and back to work. To learn more about Workforce Services, click here.

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