Job Description

Posting number: CPRA- 226119

Department: GOV-Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority

Job classification: AUDITOR--INTERNAL

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Accounting and Finance, Natural Resources, Wetlands, Audit

Summary

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The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority is seeking an experienced professional to join the Executive Division as an Internal Auditor. The incumbent is responsible for conducting independent, objective reviews of agency programs, financial operations, and internal controls to assess compliance, effectiveness, efficiency, and proper stewardship of resources. This position plays an important role in strengthening CPRA’s financial and administrative operations and ensuring the agency’s substantial operating and capital resources are properly safeguarded and managed.

Examples of duties

Six years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in one or a combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems plus three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR

A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in one or a combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems plus three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation plus three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics plus three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR

An advanced degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics plus two years of experience in accounting or auditing.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

• Serves as Chief Auditor and manages CPRA’s internal audit program, including the internal audit charter, annual risk assessments, long-range and annual audit plans, and compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditors’ (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Independently plans, coordinates, and conducts internal audits, including evaluating internal controls, financial transactions, and agency processes.
• Prepares audit reports, findings, and recommendations; communicates results to the Executive Director, Chief Financial Officer, and agency management; and provides guidance on corrective actions and resolution of deficiencies.
• Serves as CPRA’s liaison for external audits and maintains a comprehensive system for tracking and following up on internal and external audit findings, as well as corrective actions.
• Conducts special audits, management studies, and sensitive reviews, including fraud-related inquiries and investigations, while maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of audit activities.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Office Location: 150 Terrace Ave Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Compensation: The maximum salary for the Auditor-Internal is $135,408 annually.

Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Louisiana is a State as Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions, you may contact:

Rachel Dunbar, Human Resources Supervisor

P.O. Box 44027

Baton Rouge, LA 70804

CPRA.HumanResources@la.gov