Internal Auditor (Immediate Opening)

Summary

IDEA Public Schools is an education organization seeking an Internal Auditor to support its independent assurance and consulting activities. The role assists with risk assessments, audit engagements, external audit coordination, investigations, consulting engagements, quality control, and reporting to the Audit Committee.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Director of Internal Audit with the timely completion of the Annual Risk Assessment by July 30th, including the review of the audit universe, the evaluation of controls, the interview process, and the risk assessment of auditable areas
• Assists Audit Managers with the timely completion of all audit engagements on the annual internal audit plan, including the execution of the planning, fieldwork and reporting phases of internal audits by July 30th
• Supports with the coordination of requests assigned by the Vice President of Internal Audit regarding the external audit engagement and related interim work
• Supports and assists the Internal Audit Investigator with campus visits and other inquiries related to IDEA Public Schools Whistleblower Reporting Hotline reports and investigations
• Leads or assists the execution of consulting engagements as assigned by the Vice President of Internal Audit or the Director of Internal Audit in support of all departments and functions of IDEA Public Schools
• Supports the internal quality control strategy as required by professional standards for internal audits and supports the Director of Internal Audit with the execution of the quality control program
• Assists with the timely completion of all required monthly reports for presentation to the Audit Committee of the Board
• Supports Audit Managers with all communications related to internal audit engagements with management and the Audit Committee of the board
• Assists with maintaining the standard operating procedures manual and incorporates all required procedures and functions regarding the completion of internal audit engagements
• Maintains the highest levels of independence and remains free from interference to permit maintenance of a necessary independent and objective mental attitude
• Ensures compliance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards)

Skills

• This is a full-time remote position based in Texas, with preference given to candidates who live in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County (Fort Worth), or who are willing to relocate
• Travel within the Region throughout the year as necessary
• Travel to IDEA training events or step-back may be required
• This role works remotely when not traveling and visiting campuses
• Strong mathematical skills and the ability to understand and interpret data (charts, graphs, etc.)
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills
• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business required
• Experience: 3+ years' auditing experience required (Less than 3+ years of audit experience will need approval of the Vice President of Internal Audit)
• This is a sedentary position
• The ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period
• The employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard
• Education: Master's degree in business administration or accounting preferred
• License or Certification: Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Fraud Examiner certifications are preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• This is a full-time remote position based in Texas, with preference given to candidates who live in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County (Fort Worth), or who are willing to relocate
• Travel within the Region throughout the year as necessary
• Travel to IDEA training events or step-back may be required
• This role works remotely when not traveling and visiting campuses
• Strong mathematical skills and the ability to understand and interpret data (charts, graphs, etc.)
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills
• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business required
• Experience: 3+ years' auditing experience required (Less than 3+ years of audit experience will need approval of the Vice President of Internal Audit)
• This is a sedentary position
• The ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period
• The employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard

Nice to Haves

• Education: Master's degree in business administration or accounting preferred
• License or Certification: Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Fraud Examiner certifications are preferred

Benefits

• This role is also eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Parenting benefits
• Flexible spending account options
• Generous vacation time
• Referral bonuses
• Professional development
• A 403(b) plan
• IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
• This is a full-time remote position based in Texas