THECB - Assistant Commissioner II (Internal Audit)

Internal Audit Division Manager

Performs highly advanced audit managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning for the Internal Audit Division of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). Work involves ensuring the audit plans for both internal audit and oversight of Information Technology (IT) audits. Reports to the Board and works under administrative direction of the Commissioner of Higher Education. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

General Duties and Responsibilities

Oversees staff that perform audits and institutional assurance reviews, including coordinating assignment and engagement activities. Performs audits and institutional assurance engagements that range from routine to highly complex in nature or large in scale. Oversees and examines management operations, internal control structures and systems, and accounting records for reliability, adequacy, accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with legal regulations. Oversees and develop audit and institutional assurance scopes, programs objectives and project procedures and deliverables. Prepares audit and institutional assurance reports, including the preparation of outlines, specification of internal reviews, preparation of draft reports, reviews of the drafts with clients, and preparation of the final reports incorporating client comments as appropriate. Presents audit and institutional assurance reports to the Board at quarterly meetings. Oversees and conducts post-audit and institutional assurance assessments. Recommends and advises management regarding changes in business processes, information systems, and accounting or management procedures. Coordinates management responses for external audits. Develops and implements annual internal audit plan and annual institutional assurance plan. Reviews and identifies changes in professional standards, pronouncements, and federal audit and institutional assurance requirements, and notifies management and audit staff. Reviews audits and institutional assurance engagements for completeness; compliance with standards; uniformity in method; and adherences to statutes, department rulings, and legal decision. Reviews results of special audit investigations. Acts as liaison with outside auditors and law enforcement agencies. Confers with experts in the auditing and compliance profession on specialized projects and makes recommendations for implementation. Provides advice on requirements, liabilities, and penalties of compliance and non-compliance. Provides budget and other information for specialized auditing and compliance requirements. May testify before governing bodies, juries, and courts, or in administrative hearings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of Texas higher education laws and regulations. Knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of higher education policy issues. Knowledge of accounting, auditing, compliance monitoring methods and systems; and of generally accepted auditing standards and procedures. Skill in leadership, consensus building and building a support system to solve ill-defined challenges. Skill in using personal computers, general office software, statistical software, and databases. Ability to establish and maintain relations with representatives of institutions of higher education, state agencies, and other organizations related to higher education. Ability to compose clear and concise audit and compliance monitoring reports; to gather and analyze accurate and relevant information; to evaluate accounting and management operations systems for accuracy and legal conformance; to accurately complete and assemble audit and compliance monitoring working papers. Ability to effectively manage staff, establish divisional work priorities, and allocate tasks for successful accomplishment of goals. Ability to work productively with other Coordinating Board divisions. Ability to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear, effective, and highly professional manner in a variety of forms including oral, written and presentation. Ability to plan procedures and prioritize work. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internally and externally. Ability to communicate effectively with excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.

On Site Position

This position requires on-site work. The employee must be physically present in the office five (5) days per week.

Qualifications

Required Minimum Education and Experience : Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelors degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or a related field. Eight years audit experience in state or federal government or higher education. Five years supervisory experience.

Registration, Certification, or Licensure : Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Physical Requirements and / or Working Conditions : Work is performed in a standard office environment and requires : Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance at work. Frequent use of personal computers, copiers, printers, and telephones. Frequent sitting, and Frequently working under deadlines, as a team member, and in direct contact with others.

Application Requirements

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A State of Texas application is required to apply. For more information on how to apply for this position, go to the Coordinating Boards employment opportunities website.

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board participates in E-Verify for each new employees Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For questions, please call the HR Department at 512-427-6190. For vocal and / or hearing assistance call 7-1-1.

Notes to Applicant : If you require any reasonable accommodation for the interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls to schedule your interview. This position has been designated as a security sensitive position. A criminal background investigation will be conducted on the final candidate for this position.