Job Description

Requisition No: 870319

Agency: Financial Services

Working Title: SENIOR AUDITOR - 43004866

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 43004866

Salary: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 02/27/2026

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****OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY***

CLASS TITLE: GOVERNMENT ANALYST II

WORKING TITLE: SENIOR AUDITOR

DIVISION: OFFICE OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
BUREAU: OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL

CITY: TALLAHASSEE

COUNTY: LEON

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Preferences:

• A bachelor’s degree from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university in finance, accounting, or mathProfessional or nonprofessional experience as described in the KSA’s below, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the preferred college education

• Four (4) years of professional experience in the field of audit:

• 1. Performing accounting functions for a state government entity; and/or
  2. Serving as an internal or external auditor in the public or private sector conducting information technology, cybersecurity, financial, compliance and/or performance audits in accordance with IIA and/or GAO standards.
     • A master’s degree from a college or university may substitute for one (1) year of the preferred experience.

Additional preference may be given for the following:

• Possess audit work experience within an Office of Inspector General.
• Possess the following professional certification(s) – CIA, CISA, or CPA.

The annual salary for this position will be $60,000.00 - $75,000.00.

Some travel may be required.

This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment.

Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle.

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA):

• Knowledge of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), United States Government Accountability Office’s Government Auditing standards (GAGAS, Institute of Internal Auditors International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing Standards (IPPF), The Association of Inspectors’ General Principles and Standards for the Office of Inspector general, and the Information Systems Audit and Control Association’s Standards (ISACA), Guidelines and Procedures and/or GAO Government Auditing Standards
• Knowledge of information technology and operational auditing best practices, skills, and techniques.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.
• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding research.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to train and develop audit and related skills for OIG staff.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate the exercise of discretion and judgment in the performance of assigned duties.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

This is a professional position responsible for assisting, coordinating, or conducting consulting engagements or internal audits of controls that may be information technology, financial, operational, or compliance based. Engagements are designed to promote accountability, integrity and effectiveness and efficiency in Department programs, activities, and functions. This overall duty and responsibility include the following duties:

• Assist, coordinate, or conduct audits and consulting engagements to promote accountability, integrity, and effectiveness and efficiency in Department programs, activities, and functions. This overall duty and responsibility include assisting with the following duties and responsibilities:
  • • Plan and conduct financial, compliance, performance, cybersecurity, and information technology audits and/or performance audits, as assigned, to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, the potential for fraud, accuracy or financial and other reports, compliance with state laws, rules, and other regulations, and effectiveness and efficiency of operations.
    • Conduct audit and consulting engagements in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Institute of Internal Auditors International Professional Practice of Internal Auditing Standards (IPPF), The Association of Inspectors’ General Principles and Standards for the Office of Inspector General, and the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) Standards, Guidelines and Procedures, as applicable.
    • Develop the engagement scope and methodology and prepare a risk-based audit program.
    • Use audit and other analytical techniques to evaluate department operations, information systems and internal controls.
    • Analyze supporting evidence to draw logical conclusions, identify underlying issues, and develop useful and practical recommendations to improve internal controls on matters of significance.
    • Prepare and maintain thorough, complete, and accurate documentation of work performed.
    • Prepare draft and final reports.
    • Make oral presentations of results of audits, reviews, and management assistance/consulting engagements.
    • Process a variety of information and documentation relevant to the staffing of various business processes within the Department and analyze staffing to determine possible efficiencies of operations.
    • Using confidential information, analyze business processes and recommend changes to processes and staffing as appropriate.
    • Engage in audits and confidential investigations of DFS employees, which may result in disciplinary or other negative actions against employees.
    • Exercise discretion, independent judgement, and professional due care regarding internal audit matters as required by the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and/or GAO Government Auditing Standards which have a significant impact on the Agency.

• Assist the Audit Director in performing risk assessments, coordinating with external review entities, and with conducting follow-up reviews of the status of corrective action taken to implement findings and recommendations made by internal and external reviewers.
• Assist the Investigations section in conducting investigations and inspections, as necessary.
• Conduct related work as directed.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.