Director, Internal Audit

Albany, NY

Fusco Personnel is actively recruiting for a Director, Internal Audit, to join our client in leading the nation in the fight on global climate change and the transition to a clean-energy powered economy.  

This is a full-time, direct hire position offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain and update internal audit approach, plans, policies, and practices in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors' International Professional Practices Framework

• Exhibit professional objectivity and appropriate independence from NYSERDA operations in all functional capacities
• Assess internal auditing resource needs and recommend optimal staffing levels, balancing relative operational risk and budget considerations
• As requested, plan, procure, and oversee supplemental resources for special engagements
• Recruit, train, evaluate, coach, and inform other internal auditors, leading the internal audit team with effective oversight and clear directions to foster compliance with auditing standards and productive audit processes and outcomes  
• Develop, implement, and coordinate robust internal audit programs that are appropriately matched to relative risk, and assist management in testing the application and effectiveness of internal controls
• Develop, implement, and maintain a quality assurance and improvement program that covers all aspects of the internal audit function, and includes assessments of the function’s conformance with the Global Internal Audit Standards
• Develop and execute the annual risk-based internal audit plan approved by the Board, making balanced assessments of all available and relevant facts and circumstances
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify opportunities for improvements
• Document and communicate audit recommendations to provide reasonable assurance that internal controls are adequate, and risks are managed
• Follow up on engagement findings to determine that recommended corrective action has been taken and is effective
• Coordinate regular controls evaluation and testing activities to encourage timely remediation of risks
• Ensure robust change management techniques are in place to keep controls effective and well-balanced as processes and technology advance
• Prepare and organize internal audit papers and ensure audit records are retained as per policies
• Provide guidance and support to the Internal Controls Officer to ensure compliance with the NYS Control Act, including assistance designing effective, efficient risk assessment and controls testing processes
• In concert with Ethics Officer and Internal Controls Officer, encourage and promote an ethics-based culture

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Business Administration, or a similar field, with at least 10 years of progressively responsible management experience involving auditing responsibilities, program evaluations, accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, quantitative analysis, or similar experience including a minimum of 6 years in a supervisory role
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Extensive up-to-date knowledge of professional audit standards, the New York State Internal Control Act, the Standards for Internal Control in New York State Government, and the fundamentals of COSO
• Familiarity/experience with evaluation of internal controls, compliance reviews, financial statement auditing, contract auditing, and auditing information systems and technology
• Demonstrated success performing and overseeing business analyses, risk assessments, and controls testing
• Ability to work cross-functionally to understand complex processes, proactively assess relative risk, calibrate controls, and present alternatives and recommendations for improvement
• Perform all managerial and supervisory responsibilities with respect, fairness, consistency, and inclusion across the workforce
• Strong project management, business process evaluation, quantitative analysis, and problem-solving skills with an ability to drive to big picture goals while maintaining a strong attention to detail
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills including active listening and experience developing and delivering Board-level presentations
• Ability to balance disciplined rigor with realistic practical application
• Strong work ethic, resolute integrity, and sound business judgement
• Comfortable utilizing Microsoft Office to produce work products

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree with 8 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 6 years in a supervisory role
• Certified Public Accountant or will have met the qualifications to be such (may substitute for auditor certifications noted above)
• Extensive knowledge of public sector operations as well as commercial experience.
• Applicable work experience at a functionally comparable organization responsible for high-profile, high-volume, competitive grant award decisions and sophisticated financial transactions

Salary

• $152- $191k

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