Title: Assistant Office Director Audit

Role Title: Audit Services Manager III

Hiring Range: $112,538 - $182,875

Pay Band: 7

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Annex Building

Agency Website: https://www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

What drives you?  Whether it's knowing the work you do makes a difference, having a great work/life balance, working on exciting and challenging projects, leading innovation and championing change or simply working with a great group of people who are committed to professionalism. At the Virginia Department of Transportation, we have something for you.  

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is excited to announce an opportunity to serve as an Assistant Audit Director in our Assurance and Compliance Office.

Core Responsibilities:

Audit Compliance - Direct the development of and approve departmental policies and procedures manuals to ensure compliance with applicable and/or required standards. Support the Office of the Inspector General when requested. Assess adequacy of corrective actions planned or taken. Assure management is aware of the risk of noncompliance.

Audit Performance - Direct and supervise the performance of a variety of audits, which may include financial, compliance, automated data processing, operational and program audits and any other audit activity as management may request. Demonstrate support and sensitivity for VDOT's Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Program and monitor accomplishments of program objectives.

Budget - Establish and maintain administrative budget in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth and established policy and procedures. Maintain a record of all budget modifications and associated approvals as required. Evaluate budget utilization, spending patterns and request adjustments.

Contract and Report Management - Analyze and provide advice to VDOT's contract negotiator on the acceptability of proposed cost as it relates to state and federal guidelines and good business principles. Participate in consultant coordinating committees to develop guidelines that prepare VDOT's contract negotiators to work with the contractor. Review reports with the District and Division Administrator and determine corrective action. Provide quarterly status reports to the Inspector General.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  
  


• Knowledge and application of the Institute of Internal Auditors, International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA-Standards)
  
  


• Knowledge of the Commonwealth’s Information Technology Security Audit Standards
  
  


• Ability to evaluate the performance or compliance of organizational units and to derive logical conclusions and recommendations for improvement
  
  


• Ability to supervise others
  
  


• Ability to analyze and prepare reports and recommendations to a number of professional managers
  
  


• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
  
  


• Skill in basic computer operations
  
  


• Ability to conduct comprehensive, confidential and sensitive audits
  
  


• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
  
  


• Knowledge of State Government organization and functions
  
  


• Skill in providing good customer service
  
  


• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience applying knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  
  


• Experience applying knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
  
  


• Experience reflecting knowledge of supervisory principles and practices to include performance management and discipline.
  
  


• Ability to analyze and prepare reports and recommendations to a number of professional managers.
  
  


• Ability to conduct and supervise comprehensive, confidential and sensitive audits
  
  


• Experience applying knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
  
  


• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  
  


• Knowledge of state government organization and functions

Additional Considerations

• CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE or CGFM Certifications
  
  


• Progressively responsible investigative and, or auditing experience including supervision, instruction or oversight of professional auditors
  
  


• A combination of training, experience, or education in accounting or related field desired

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, DMV Record Check and Work History Verification with references.

VDOT is an emergency operation agency. Positions physically working within Central Office locations may be designated upon request and coordination among the respective District Engineer or Administrator and Chief. Assignments are updated annually. Not all designated employees are provided an emergency operations assignment.

Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

Contact Information

Name: Greg Rollins

Email: [email protected]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.