CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Chief Internal Auditor is hired by and reports to the Board of Trustees for audit activities. The Chief Internal Auditor reports to the Superintendent for administrative issues.

Under general direction, the Chief Internal Auditor plans, develops, and administers and supervises a program of audit activities and legal compliance to provide objective evaluations and recommendations toward improving the efficiency, effectiveness, and economy of District operations, including monitoring District charter schools, and evaluating the accuracy and adequacy of financial reporting and administrative controls. Reports significant findings to administrators of the audited areas, the Superintendent, and the Board of Trustees and Audit Committee. Evaluates the District's internal control procedures and processes. Performs related work as required. May perform duties off-site when necessary.

EXEMPLARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The Chief Internal Auditor develops annual audit plans; performs audit risk analyses, selects and plans audit assignments; coordinates and supervises the activities of the audit staff; prepares annual comprehensive reports, and presents operational reports to the Board of Trustees and/or Audit Committee; develops and/or modifies audit programs; performs financial and operational audits to evaluate the adequacy of accounting and administrative controls; audits for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, practices, and procedures; prepares audit reports that include solution-based recommendations and agreed-upon corrective action for any unsatisfactory conditions, improvements to operations and/or reductions in costs; reviews and approves reports and audit documentation prepared by audit staff; conducts exit conferences with administrators of audited areas; follows up on audit recommendations to determine status of implementation; when there is suspected wrongdoing, works with the legal department and school police and, if needed, extends audit procedures, organizes evidence and provides testimony; reports audit findings with recommendations to the Board of Trustees, Audit Committee, and Superintendent; schedules status update reviews related to completed audits; coordinates year-end audit participation with external auditors; performs other management consulting work as assigned as recommended by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board of Trustees. As it relates to the administrative reporting relationship with the Superintendent, requests input regarding the Internal Audit risk assessment and annual audit plan, requests approval of time, and other administrative reporting functions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR

A. As the Chief Internal Auditor of the District, Chief Internal Auditor shall do and perform all services, acts, or things, necessary or advisable, to manage and conduct the business of the Audit Department, subject to at all times to applicable state and federal laws and the policies adopted by the Board and consistent with the terms of the Chief Internal Auditor Contract for Employment.

B. The Chief Internal Auditor shall direct and supervise auditors and other staff within the Audit Department.

C. The Chief Internal Auditor understands that leadership priorities shall include the goals, priorities, and targets established by the Audit Committee and the Board of Trustees.

D. The Chief Internal Auditor duties and responsibilities also shall include:

1. Evaluate employees of the Audit Department as provided by Nevada Law and the Board's policies;

2. Stay abreast of audit trends and developments by reading widely, visiting other districts and participating in appropriate professional development at the local, state, and national levels in accordance with paragraph 6 of this Agreement;

3. Maintain valid and appropriate qualifications to act as Chief Internal Auditor as required by Nevada State Board of Accountancy, Institute of Internal Auditors, and/or Government Auditing Standards;

4. Serve as a liaison between the Board and District Administration regarding all department/school audits, and make recommendations to the Board concerning these matters;

5. Attend all meetings of the Audit Committee; attend any Board meetings at the request of the Board or as necessary; and

6. Establish and implement a process in accordance with Nevada's Open Meeting Law for keeping the Board abreast of developments, initiatives and issues in the District.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education/Experience: Any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

1. Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting or business administration;

AND

2. Five (5) years of progressively responsible auditing experience. Some experience working with Audit Committees is desirable.

3. Be licensed as a Certified Public Accountant or shall hold or seek to obtain a professional certification beneficial to the internal audit activity.

Knowledge of: Professional auditing standards, procedures, and practices including US Government Accountability Office (GAO) Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Institute of Internal Auditors standards, audit techniques (i.e., work paper preparation and organization and system documentation); generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Washoe County School District policies, regulations, practices, and procedures; applicable state and federal laws relating to audits; computer software applications; spreadsheet applications; principles of effective management, staff supervision and administration.

Skill at: Analyzing and resolving problem situations; organizing, planning and directing audit operations and procedures; supervising and evaluating audit staff performance; interacting effectively with a wide variety of professional and non-professional personnel in a variety of departments within the District and the public; performing complex mathematical and statistical analyses; developing and organizing work procedures; researching, analyzing and evaluating facts; preparing and presenting technical reports; communicating clearly and concisely both in written and spoken form; working independently, exercising judgment and maintaining confidentiality.

Licenses/Certificates: Certification as a CPA or CIA is required (or the ability to obtain a professional certification beneficial to the internal audit activity within two years).

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.

The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.

Salary:
Salary Range: $97, 500 - $106, 283

Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year.New employees hired by the Washoe County School District are normally placed on the entry step of the grade of the position.


Internal Job Number: 2018-19-A1800080

Duty Days: 250

Additional Job Information:
This position is a confidential administrator and not subject to membership into a bargaining unit.

Interested applicants may apply online at http://www.washoeschools.net by completing an Administrative application and attaching a resume and letter of interest to your online Administrative application, or by updating an existing Administrative application no later than the closing date of the posting Applications must be linked to the job posting to be considered.

The Washoe County School District pays an additional legislatively-designated amount to the Public Employees Retirement System on behalf of the employee for retirement benefits. No retirement contribution is made by the employee.

New employees as of January 1, 2018 will be fingerprinted upon hire and every five years thereafter. New employees will have $55.00 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Non-licensed employees will have $55 deduction when their fingerprints are completed every five years. Fingerprint fees are subject to change.

Please be advised there is a 90-day waiting period for insurance benefits.

Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at 775-348-0321.