Finance

POSITION SUMMARY:

Conducts independent and objective audits in all areas of the School District. Assesses financial reliability, accountability, and compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.

Identify ways to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness. Recommends new or improved internal controls to safeguard assets and mitigate risks. Completes audits and reviews in accordance with professional auditing and accounting standards. This position reports to the Audit Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists and conducts operational, financial, and compliance audits. Reviews applicable state laws, legal requirements, school board policies, internal procedures, and business practices.

Identify areas of risk. Assesses risk management, and evaluates the effectiveness of internal controls. Documents audit fieldwork.

Prepares formal audit reports for audit management approval and issuance to the Superintendent and other individuals as appropriate. Conducts follow-up audits to ensure management has timely implemented corrective action(s).

Executes financial audit program for all schools to determine conformance with school board policies and administrative procedures. Examines financial transactions, assess internal controls, identify areas of risk, and prepares formal audit reports for audit management approval. Presents area(s) of concern and recommendations to audit and school district management.

Assists with the development and implementation of an annual audit plan. Researches and responds to audit inquiries or requests.

Completes special projects and audits as assigned. Attends seminars, workshops, and/or conferences to enhance proficiency in audit techniques. Maintains appropriate continuing education credits as required by professional auditing standards. Provides guidance to other audit department personnel with various audits as requested.

Assists with training school administrators, personnel, and department staff on internal controls and risk mitigation.

All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance or a related field required.

Minimum of five (5) years in accounting, auditing, or a related field preferably in a school or governmental environment required.

Make decisions and recommendations which often affect the school district. Maintain the highest level of integrity and confidentiality.

Makes decisions and recommendations which often affect the school District. Maintains the highest level of integrity and confidentiality.

Valid Georgia driver's license required. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or related certification preferred.

Moderate level of judgment: technical, independent judgment is necessary. Must have the ability to manage competing deadlines; solve problems, and create action plans.

Requires regular contact to discuss issues of moderate importance; occasionally requires communication with management. Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail are essential including business acumen, problem identification and solution skills, ability to transfer knowledge of audit and accounting principles into audit performance, strong organizational skills, accuracy with figures and records, ability to communicate with others in an effective and tactful manner, and ability to effectively write various reports or other written communications.

Require regular contact with internal personnel to discuss issues of moderate importance; occasionally requires contact with external personnel of influence. Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail are essential.

Requires excellent analytical, written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Working knowledge of personal computers and their software to include Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) and Google Suite.

Varied work environment: office setting, administrative offices, warehouse and school environments as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Varied work environment: office setting, administrative offices, warehouse and school environments as needed. Will require travel to off-site training locations and school site visits.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

Light duty - On most occasions sitting at a desk or table; intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. Light lifting or carrying; twenty (20) lbs. or less.