Lead Senior IT Auditor (Auditor General)

Lead Senior IT Auditor (Auditor General)

Date: Sep 25, 2026

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The Florida Legislature

Florida Auditor General's Office

General Summary

A Lead Senior IT Auditor is highly responsible supervisory and professional work in conducting complex information technology (IT) audits at State agencies, educational entities, and local governmental units. This is not a remote position.

A Lead Senior Auditor functions as an Audit Team Leader with minimal supervision by an Audit Coordinator, Audit Supervisor, or Audit Manager. Audit Team Leader assignments are made on a regular basis with at least one assignment made in each two year period.

Examples of Work Performed

• Coordinates, supervises, and conducts complex IT audits or other IT engagements at State agencies, educational entities, and local governmental units, including, but not limited to, the development of the audit plan and audit program, the coordination of the audit team work assignments, the supervision and review of the audit team’s work, the review and evaluation of automated systems and internal controls, necessary testing, and other related procedures.

• Supervises the monitoring of critical information technology projects as required by law.

• Determines extent of compliance with applicable law, established policies, plans, and procedures.

• Prepares reports recommending improvements in accounting methods, information systems, program operations, and internal and other management controls.

• Prepares reports of audits performed or underway.

• Meets with governmental officials to discuss audit findings and recommendations.

• Instructs, trains, and supervises subordinate auditors.

• Assigns work to subordinate auditors and reviews their work.

• Assists in preparing audit programs and developing audit procedures.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of accounting, auditing, and other relevant professional standards

• Knowledge of information technology system requirements

• Knowledge of research techniques

• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and other administrative requirements

• Skill in the use of a personal computer

• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data

• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing

• Ability to handle confidential information

• Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques

• Ability to effectively interview individuals and organize the information obtained to reflect the logical progression of procedures performed and conclusions reached

• Ability to work well as a team member

• Ability to follow instructions

• Ability to work within deadlines

• Ability to deal tactfully, courteously, and professionally with auditees

• Ability to supervise people

• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and insure proper completion of work assignments

• Ability to deal effectively and responsively with the Legislature, Committee staff, and other governmental officialsAbility to maintain objectivity

• Ability to make sound judgements and decisions

Minimum Qualifications (required)

Possession of a CPA certificate accepted by the Florida State Board of Accountancy and four years of relevant professional experience which includes having satisfactorily functioned as an Audit Team Leader on at least two engagements in the prior three years or other equivalent service; or

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, management, one of the computer sciences, management information systems, statistics, or information studies with an emphasis in information technology, possession of a CISA certificate and four years of relevant professional experience which includes having satisfactorily functioned as an Audit Team Leader on at least two audit engagements or a combination of IT impact analyses and/or other projects that involve the review and evaluation of automated systems and controls in the prior three years or other equivalent service. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in another field of study and one year of relevant professional experience in addition to the required four years (a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in information studies, information systems, or an information technology-related field of study may substitute for the one year of additional work experience) or a master’s degree in business administration may substitute for the bachelor’s degree with major course work in the fields of study listed.

Salary

Commensurate with experience.

The Auditor General offers a competitive benefits package.

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Accommodation for Disability

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Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee