Senior Internal Auditor

About the Office of the Massachusetts State Treasurer and Receiver General (“Treasury”)

Our mission is to manage and safeguard the State's public deposits and investments through sound business practices for the exclusive benefits of our citizens, and perform these duties with integrity, excellence, and leadership. Additionally, we strive to provide economic opportunity, stability, and security for every Massachusetts resident.

We are committed to excellence in recruiting, hiring, and retaining diverse and qualified individuals. We value a culture of diversity and professionalism in the workplace and strongly believe that our workforce should reflect our community. 

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Purpose of the Job:

To assess the adequacy of internal controls, efficiency of operating processes, accuracy of transactions and other operating activities, compliance with stated goals, policies, procedures, laws and regulations through the completion of comprehensive audits of Treasury operations.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Assists in the preparation of Treasury’s risk-based annual audit plan

• Leads and executes internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes and compliance with applicable regulations. Including but not limited to planning, fieldwork, reporting and follow-up.

• Coordinates and maintains Treasury’s annual process for reviewing and updating policies, internal control plans and business continuity plans.

• Acts as a business consultant for Treasury’s departments and divisions.

• Completes special projects as requested by Treasury’s executive management or Director of Internal Audit.

• Serves as back-up to the Director as the liaison to external auditors, third-party entities, and state agencies.

Other Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Travel as required.

• Other tasks or projects as requested.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS) and Global Internal Audit Standards.

• Familiarity with COSO, complex organizational structures and information technology.

• Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office software suite

• Experience using Audit management and analytic software

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead audits with a high degree of autonomy and professional judgment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues to all levels of Treasury personnel in a clear and concise manner.

• Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and organizational skills

• Ability to analyze complex processes, to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of the process and related controls.

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple audit engagements and projects as assigned and adapt to changing priorities.

• Adheres to an appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs, including all of Treasury’s policies.

• Personally committed to and actively works toward continuous improvement.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Education and Experience:

The successful candidate will possess and demonstrate the following: 

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration and a certificate in accountancy, or related field and professional designation.

• Certified Internal Auditor designation preferred but not required. 

• A comprehensive auditing skill set covering a broad range of financial, compliance, and operational areas.