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Job Title: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INTERNAL AUDIT (12 Months)
Posting Date: June 3, 2008
Closing Date: No Closing Date
Salary Range: 110,000 - 140,000 (annually)
This position is responsible for all internal audit functions within the District. Providing advice to departments, establishing and interpreting policy, and assuring compliance of contracts and grants.
Job Type: Administrative
Benefits Eligibility: Successful candidates will be eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage, as well as illness and vacation days.
Reports to: The Board in general consultation with the General Superintendent or Designee
Location: Internal Audit Department
Candidates for this position must possess and provide evidence of a Bachelors Degree in Accounting/Finance, CPA and valid State of Michigan Accounting License.
Preferred candidates should have a minimum of eight (8) years of public accounting experience in reviewing, analyzing financial audits and administrative operations to ensure fiscal integrity of the District. A minimum of five (5) years direct management and supervisory experience of staff in an internal audit department preferred. Five years internal audit experience to include but not limited to Educational Administration and/or Public Administration, Federal, State and Municipal Compliance Maintenance Programs, Legal Affairs, Personnel Management and Labor Relations is desirable. Excellent oral, presentation and written communication skills required.
Regular Attendance is critical; must have an exemplary attendance record.
Must be able to verify whether U.S. citizen, resident alien, or otherwise authorized to accept employment in the U.S.
Must be physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined with or without accommodations.
Under the direction of the Board in general consultation with the General Superintendent or Designee, the Executive Director, Internal Audit will:
1. Develop general goals and objectives of the Internal Audit Department.
2. Formulate general policies and procedures relative to the functions of the Internal Audit Department.
3. Respond to audit inquiries or requests emanating from the Board and/or General Superintendent.
4. Work closely and serve as a resource to all District departments to ensure process integrity.
5. Examine financial records, documents, accounts and computer systems for purposes of determining fiscal and operational integrity.
6. Evaluate and constantly seek to enhance the system of internal audits.
7. Prepare reports on all audit findings with corrective action plans as required.
8. Develop, implement and maintain a control system to ensure that corrective action plans are implemented when discrepancies occur.
9. Compile and maintain records which reflect accuracy of the financial operations and financial status of the District.
10. Serve as liaison with Central Office and Instructional staff in executing the responsibilities and services of the Internal Audit Department.
11. Work cooperatively with and assist independent auditors that the Board may engage to meet legal obligations and to ensure sound fiscal control.
12. Conduct performance reviews for all direct reports.
13. Attend Board meetings.
14. Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Board and/or the General Superintendent or Designee.
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are hired to fill a vacant position, you will be required to submit a Detroit Public Schools security clearance.
At point of offer to hire, please be advised that you will be responsible for a non-refundable payment of $65.25 by cashier's check, certified check or money order, payable to the I.I.S. (Identix Identification Services). DO NOT SUBMIT PAYMENT WITH APPLICATION.
There is an option to pay by MasterCard or Visa.
All fingerprinting appointments will be scheduled by Detroit Public Schools, Human Resources Department.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are a current Detroit Public Schools employee, presently employed with the district, you do not have to submit a fee related to obtaining the Detroit Public Schools security clearance.
APPLICATION PACKET CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM www.detroit.k12.mi.us/employment.
Internal candidates: Must submit a letter of interest, resume, proof of highest degree obtained, their current classification (job title); work location and telephone number; file number; home address and telephone number; specific location(s) of interest and job requisition number(s), as well as any other requested documentation stated in this job announcement to the address listed at the end of this posting.
External candidates: Must submit a completed employment application, proof of highest degree obtained, as well as any other requested documentation stated in this job announcement to the address listed at the end of this posting.
Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Service outside of the Detroit Public Schools must be verified by the applicant’s employee(s) prior to hire.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested. All documentation must be submitted along with the letter of interest. Due to the high volume of candidates applying for positions, we regret that we are unable to pull individual personnel files to retrieve/copy documents. Therefore, to assure the application process is not delayed, if you are applying for multiple positions with the district, we strongly encourage you to have available several photocopies of your credentials to be submitted for each position for which you apply. Documentation will not be accepted subsequent to the closing date of the announcement. Incomplete information will not be considered. Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Recruitment and Employment Services at (313) 873-7101.
Detroit Public Schools – Welcome Center
Attn: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INTERNAL AUDIT (12 Months)
New Center One Building
3031 W. Grand Boulevard (1st Floor)
Detroit, MI 48202
The Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit does not discriminate against, deny benefits to or exclude participation by any person in its programs, activities or employment on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, creed, religion or handicap.
