Director, Internal Audit
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Director, Internal AuditAlbany, NYFusco Personnel is actively recruiting for a Director, Internal Audit, to join our client in leading the nation in the fight on global climate change and the transition to a clean-energy powered economy.This is a FT Direct Hire position offering a competitive salary and benefits package.Primary ResponsibilitiesMaintain and update internal audit approach, plans, policies, and practices in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors' International Professional Practices FrameworkAssess internal auditing resource needs and recommend optimal staffing levels, balancing relative operational risk and budget considerations. As requested, plan, procure, and oversee supplemental resources for special engagementsRecruit, train, evaluate, coach, and inform other internal auditors, leading the internal audit team with effective oversight and clear directions to foster compliance with auditing standards and productive audit processes and outcomesDevelop, implement, and coordinate robust internal audit programs that are appropriately matched to relative risk, and assist management in testing the application and effectiveness of internal controlsDevelop, implement, and maintain a quality assurance and improvement program that covers all aspects of the internal audit function, and includes assessments of the function's conformance with the Global Internal Audit StandardsDevelop and execute the annual risk-based internal audit plan approved by the Board, making balanced assessments of all available and relevant facts and circumstancesMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Business Administration, or a similar field, with at least 10 years of progressively responsible management experience involving auditing responsibilities, program evaluations, accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, quantitative analysis, or similar experience including a minimum of 6 years in a supervisory roleCertified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)Extensive up-to-date knowledge of professional audit standards, the New York State Internal Control Act, the Standards for Internal Control in New York State Government, and the fundamentals of COSOFamiliarity/experience with evaluation of internal controls, compliance reviews, financial statement auditing, contract auditing, and auditing information systems and technologyAbility to work cross-functionally to understand complex processes, proactively assess relative risk, calibrate controls, and present alternatives and recommendations for improvementComfortable utilizing Microsoft Office to produce work productsPreferred QualificationsAdvanced degree with 8 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 6 years in a supervisory roleCertified Public Accountant or will have met the qualifications to be suchExtensive knowledge of public sector operationsApplicable work experience at functionally comparable organization responsible for high-profile, high-volume, competitive grant award decisions and sophisticated financial transactionsSalary$137- $173kFusco Personnel takes great pride in successfully matching talent and culture for our valued clients. We accomplish this through the hard work and expertise of our exemplary specialty recruiters and staff.Whether you are contemplating your next career move, or you are seeking the key players to bring your business to the next level – consider contacting our experts.Fusco Personnel is a NYS Certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) and an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer