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Director, Internal Audit
Company:
Metropolitan Utilities District
Industry:
Non-profit
Job title:
Director, Internal Audit
Job level:
Mid
Job description:
DATES POSTED: 07/15-07/29/2025
Position Summary
Under the general direction of the Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, the Director, Internal Audit is responsible for the development and administration of the District’s overall audit program. The purpose of the audit program is to assess, report on, and make recommendations for improving the District’s key operational and financial activities and internal controls. This position also functions as the District’s Conference Officer.
Education
Required – Bachelor’s Degree in accounting.
Minimum Requirements
Required – Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting of which three (3) years is in internal or external auditing.
Preferred – Minimum of 3 years of experience in analyzing and establishing financial controls.
Preferred – Minimum of 5 years of proven technical accounting experience.
Preferred – Experience with SAP.
Licenses, Certifications and/or Testing
Required – Have and maintain a valid driver’s license Upon Hire
Preferred – Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Upon Hire
Preferred – Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Upon Hire
Preferred – Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Upon Hire
Required – Pre-employment Background Check & Drug Screen Upon Hire
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Working knowledge of FASB and GASB accounting standards.
Knowledge of theory, principle and practice of auditing, including methods and procedures used to examine, verify and analyze operational records, statements and reports.
Excellent analytical skills, including ability to research issues to resolution.
Ability to prepare clear, concise, and professional audit reports.
Knowledge of defined benefit pension plans is preferred.
Efficient written and verbal communication skills, in English, to assist internal and external customers, co-workers, auditors and management professionally, regardless of provocation.
Proficiency with personal computers, tablets, and/or other electronic devices to include familiarity with, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and enterprise wide software (e.g., SAP).
Ability to learn new or upgraded computer software as required.
Essential Functions
Develop and recommend an annual internal audit plan for approval of the SVP, CFO and Audit Committee. Use of a risk-based analysis approach to determine areas of focus. Ensure that higher risk areas are covered in the audit plan placing particular emphasis on the protection of District assets and adherence to financial policies. Review audit findings with the SVP, CFO for approval prior to issuing audit reports. Present audit reports to the Audit Committee.
Provide audit support to the external auditors in conjunction with the annual financial audit.
Obtain the required number of training hours annually to stay current on the standards for the professional practice of internal auditing so the work performed for the external audit can be relied upon by the external auditing firm.
Advise management when current practices are not consistent with company policies, or fail to provide necessary controls or factual records.
Collect, analyze and document information to support audit results.
Review operations to ascertain whether results are consistent with established strategies and goals and whether operations are being carried out as planned.
Establish audit policies, programs and procedures which result in efficient, complete and factual reviews being completed in an appropriate amount of time with minimal disruption to operations.
Furnish management with objective analysis, reporting of deficiencies, and making recommendations for improvements to operational and financial activities and internal controls.
Review the reliability and integrity of financial and operating information and the means used to identify measure, classify and report such information.
Review systems established to ensure compliance with policies, plans, procedures, laws and regulations which could have a significant impact on District operations.
Ascertain that District assets are properly accounted for and are adequately safeguarded from loss.
Review and validate cost of living adjustments to be granted to defined benefit pension plan recipients.
Review and validate retirement benefit calculations for accuracy.
Follow up to ascertain that appropriate action is taken on reported audit findings or that management has assumed the risk of not taking corrective action.
Conduct special studies of specific operations requiring the development of data, interpretation of intangible or unusual factors, summarization of findings and presentation of recommendations and suggestions.
Conform to the standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and IIA Statements on Internal Auditing Standards.
Evaluate and assist with internal control systems to ensure effective oversight of grant expenditures.
Fulfill responsibilities common to all Supervisory, Professional and Administrative positions as stated.
Required For All Jobs
Perform a variety of other duties as assigned
Understand and comply with all District policies and procedures
Skills
In contributing to the objectives of the District, this role is responsible for the initiation, cultivation, and maintenance of strong relationships of a business and professional nature. This position requires good communication skills and tact in order to maintain professional relationships with the following, but not limited to:
Board of Directors
All levels of District
Internal and external customers
Federal, State, and local agencies
Community organizations and partners
Consultants, contractors and other third-party organizations that fall within the scope of this role
Professional, industry, trade, and civic associations
Physical Demands
Stationary Position – Frequently
Move/Traverse – Occasionally
Stationary Position/Seated – Frequently
Transport/Lifting – Rarely
Transport/Carrying – Rarely
Exerting Force/Pushing – Rarely
Exerting Force/Pulling – Rarely
Ascend/Descend – Rarely
Balancing – Rarely
Position Self/Stooping – Rarely
Position Self/Kneeling – Rarely
Position Self/Crouching – Rarely
Position Self/Crawling – Rarely
Reaching – Rarely
Handling – Rarely
Grasping – Rarely
Feeling – Rarely
Communicate/Talking – Constantly
Communicate/Hearing – Constantly
Repetitive Motions – Occasionally
Coordination – Occasionally
Physical And Environmental Requirements
Office: Work is primarily performed in an office setting amid normal conditions of dust, odors, fumes, office lighting and noise.
Hybrid Flexible Work Arrangement
Job may be eligible for a hybrid in-office and work from home flexible work arrangement.
Please ensure the application is filled out thoroughly on the MUD company website to be considered for this position.
An Equal Opportunity Employer “Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation”
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Posted on:
July 15, 2025