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Chief Audit Executive

Employer
Boston Public Schools
Location
Boston, MA, US
Salary
Competitive

Job Details

The Organization
Founded in 1647, Boston Public Schools (BPS) is the oldest public school district in the country. BPS is dependent school district and a department of the City of Boston. With approximately 57,000 students from over 114 different countries, and a budget of approximately $1 billion, it is the largest school district in Massachusetts and is one of the most diverse as well. BPS has been recognized as one of the top urban school districts in the United States; in 2006, it was awarded the Broad Prize for Urban Education as the most improved urban school district in the nation.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
An Office of Internal Audit will be established for the Boston Public Schools. The Chief Audit Executive will be responsible for developing, executing, and monitoring the strategy and delivery of this function. The group will be accountable for the delivery of high-quality, professional, cost-effective, value-added, and risk-based internal audit services for the School District. The Office of Internal Audit provides added value by working with district management at all levels to improve the management of controllable risks. The function provides a service to both BPS management and the Boston School Committee by providing reports which assist them in discharging their responsibilities for BPS. The Chief Audit Executive will report functionally to the Internal Audit Task Force, a task force of the Boston School Committee, and administratively (i.e., administrative oversight matters, time reporting, work hours, compliance with BPS policies) to the Superintendent of BPS, and will also collaborate with the City Auditor.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
  • Knowledge of accounting principles, internal auditing standards, and internal control frameworks.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, representatives of governmental agencies, lawyers, administrators, and the public in a multicultural community.
  • Effective decision-making and problem solving.
  • Ability to quickly understand processes and their risk implications, analyze complex situations, reach appropriate conclusions, make value-added and practical recommendations which efficiently make use of BPS resources.
  • Ability to effectively communicate ideas and recommendations orally and in writing, and to influence change.
  • Results-oriented ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
  • Experience in using data analytics to improve audit coverage and efficiency of audit processes.
  • Ability to liaise with External Audit Firms.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Establishes and directs the entire internal audit function.
  • Prepares risk assessments and develops an annual audit plan, identifying areas of potential risk exposure and areas for improving operational efficiency.
  • Uses risk analysis to develop audit programs, performs audit procedures, and prepares work papers documenting the audit procedures performed.
  • Assists BPS with the review of appropriate policies and procedures.
  • Prepares comprehensive written reports detailing results of audits and auditor's recommendations.
  • Briefs key stakeholders on results of audits.
  • Performs follow-up procedures to determine adequacy of corrective actions.
  • Serves as a consultant to management on internal control matters and improved operating efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Builds and maintains working relationships with both BPS and City officials as appropriate.
  • Ability to travel across the district and outside as needed.


QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED:
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in external or internal audit.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of management or supervisory experience.


QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED:
  • Master's Degree in accounting, business, public policy or related field preferred.
  • Recognized audit designation (CPA, CIA, CA, CISA or equivalent) is preferred.
  • Knowledge of federal, state, or city education funding mechanisms are strongly preferred.
  • Experience in a governmental or public agency is preferred.

TERMS: Managerial, Tier D. 12 months. This position is subject to the City of Boston residency requirement.

Please refer to www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohc (under "Employee Benefits and Policies") for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Union/Employee Group and Grade/Step.

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

Company

As the birthplace of public education in this nation, the Boston Public Schools is committed to transforming the lives of all children through exemplary teaching in a world-class system of innovative, welcoming schools. We partner with the community, families, and students to develop in every learner the knowledge, skill, and character to excel in college, career, and life.

Company info
Telephone
(617) 635-1550
Location
2300 Washington Street
Roxbury
MA
02119
United States

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