This position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operational and administrative management of the Memphis Shelby County School Board of Education’s (Board) Internal Audit Department. Assists the Executive Director of Internal Audit with the strategic planning necessary to provide assurance that internal controls are adequate and operating effectively throughout the District. Responsible for the overall planning and execution of an annual audit plan. Deter and investigate fraud, waste, and abuse with the Memphis Shelby County Board of Education.

1. Manages direct reports through effectively discharging duties and responsibilities, provides recommendations for sustained growth and development, and ensures current professional internal auditing resources are available to staff as needed.
2. Oversees team audits and reviews audit segments to ensure compliance with governmental auditing standards and internal objective are achieved.
3. Consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise.
4. Manages the execution of performance and attestations audits in accordance with Government Auditing Standards (GAS) to form a basis for audit opinions. Audits compliance with District policies and procedures, and Tennessee Internal School Uniform Accounting Policy Manual.
5. Reviews and develops audit programs, questionnaires and work papers for audit assignments including objectives, scope, timing, and resource allocation.
6. Performs Quality Control review of audit files to ensure compliance with governmental auditing standards; Research policies, procedures and other guidelines governing the function or operation under audit.
7. Works collaboratively with other managers and management representatives in operational areas and schools to achieve a system-wide result.
8. Provides Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) Internal Controls Framework and Fraud Awareness training to District employees. Assists with annual enterprise risk assessment to develop an annual audit plan and ensure all fraud alerts or other policy violations are promptly investigated.
9. Conducts special audits or investigations assigned by the Executive Director.
10. Reviews and prepares audit reports for distribution to Audit Committee, Superintendent, and appropriate District personnel; Forwards audit reports and supporting documentation to Tennessee Comptroller's Office, District Attorney's Office, White Collar Crime Unit, and other law enforcement personnel as deemed appropriate; Communicates audit findings that are objective, clear, accurate and concise; Makes recommendations for process improvement as deemed necessary.
11. Works with external auditors in the preparation of the Internal School Funds Annual Report for submission to Tennessee Comptroller's Office.
12. Assists in the development of a departmental budget; presents and defends program budget requirements as it pertains to the Division of Internal Audit; oversees and submits program expenditures and prepares financial forms and reports.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

 

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or a related area plus an additional five (5) years related experience in governmental or public accounting, or equivalent for a total education and experience of nine (9) years. Five (5) years of supervisory experience preferred.

(PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED)

Degree Equivalency Formula:

Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.

Master’s Degree=6 years plus required years of experience. 

Interested applicants should apply for the position through the MSCS careers website, www.scsk12.org.

Salary range: $84,481.76/yr. minimum to $120,660.75/yr. maximum