DIRECTOR OF AUDITING - 73003384

Requisition No: 884735 

Agency: Department of Revenue

Working Title: DIRECTOR OF AUDITING - 73003384

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 73003384 

Salary: $93,000.00 - $108,000.00 / annually 

Posting Closing Date: 10/15/2026 

Total Compensation Estimator 

Florida Department of Revenue

Office of Inspector General

Director Of Auditing

Tallahassee

If you have a desire to use your talent and skills at an organization that provides critical services to millions of individuals, businesses and families across the state, the Florida Department of Revenue invites you to apply to become an essential member of our team. We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and providing employment opportunities to veterans and individuals who have a disability.  To lear n more about the Department of Revenue’s excellent array of benefits, including career training, tuition waivers, paid vacations, insurance, and retirement programs, visit our  website .

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent in this position is expected to:

• Follow the Department of Revenue Standards of Conduct, model ethical behavior, and demonstrate the Department's mission, vision and values in all activities.
• Provide excellent customer service, maintain a professional demeanor, and strive for continual improvement at all times.
• Hold all employees accountable for ethical and appropriate standards of conduct. This includes adherence and compliance with ethics-related policies and procedures. Show concern for others through demonstrated action. Model the way for employees by initiating, supporting and rewarding innovation, teamwork and quality performance; contribute to a working environment based upon Department of Revenue values that is free of harassment or intimidation and that is conducive to a pleasant and productive atmosphere.
• Under the supervision of the Inspector General, this position directs assurance and advisory engagements, special studies, and other accountability activities designed to add value and improve productivity and efficiency in department operations. This position performs responsibilities in accordance with the professional standards and requirements established by section 20.055 Florida Statutes.
• Coordinate and oversee staff activities to provide an integrated audit approach for evaluating information technology and non-information technology systems, processes, risks, and controls.
• Review working papers and reports for technical and analytical sufficiency, compliance with office policies and professional standards, and achievement of engagement objectives.
• Assist with the annual and ongoing assessment of Department risks. Collaborate with business process owners and senior management to analyze risks, develop supporting documentation, and reporting mechanisms to develop and prepare both the long-term and annual audit plan.
• Identify, monitor, and evaluate agency and business process level risks and controls, identify weaknesses, and recommend improvements.
• Perform or serve as lead auditor for assurance and advisory engagements, special studies and other accountability activities involving operational procedures and management practices.
• Assist agency officials and staff by providing recommendations which promote the most efficient and effective achievement of agency objectives, including the development of resource allocation methodologies.
• Oversee the coordination of and cooperation with audits and reviews conducted by external entities, including the Florida Auditor General (AG), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Program Policy - - Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA), and other governmental entities.
• Monitor the implementation of agency responses to internal or external audit findings and recommendations and report on the status of correction actions.
• Review proposed changes in laws, rules, and regulations to evaluate their potential impact on Department policies, programs, and operations.
• Plan and direct the Internal Audit section’s quality assurance activities and quality improvement program.
• Maintain the Internal Audit section’s procedures and forms manual. Ensure internal audit records are retained and disposed of in accordance with records management and retention requirements.
• Ensure that confidential information created, obtained, or used by the Internal Audit section is strictly accounted for and physically protected.
• Promote accountability and continuous improvement through strategic planning and the implementation and evaluation of programs and policies. Make timely and effective decisions that support the achievement of organizational objectives.
• Develop and communicate program goals, strategies, and performance expectations to employees.
• Evaluate employee performance and take appropriate action.
• Identify the training and resources employees need to accomplish program objectives.
• Make recommendations concerning employee hiring, dismissal, advancement, promotion, and any other change of employment status. Such recommendations are given appropriate weight in the decision-making process.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting or with a major in business which includes five courses in accounting and 5 years of experience as an internal auditor or independent post auditor, electronic data processing auditor, accountant or any combination thereof. The experience as a minimum consists of audits of units of government or private business enterprises, operating for profit or not for profit. *

SUBSTITUTIONS:

• * A master’s degree in accounting, business administration, or public administration from an accredited college or university and four years of experience as required above.
• * A certified public accountant (CPA) license or a certified internal auditor (CIA) designation and four years of experience as an internal auditor which includes audits of units of government or private business enterprises.

PREFERENCES:

• One or more of the following professional designations: CPA, CIA, or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
• Three years of experience serving as an Auditor Director or Deputy Audit Director within an Office of Inspector General.
• Knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Global Internal Audit Standards and the Association of Inspectors General’s Principles and Standards for the Offices of Inspectors General.
• Knowledge of information technology and commonly used business applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, data analysis, and presentation software.
• Knowledge of internal auditing principles, practices, methods, and techniques, including risk assessment, internal controls, quality assurance, and engagement planning.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, including requirements governing sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to analyze organizational processes, risks, and internal controls, evaluate compliance; identify control weaknesses, and recommend improvements.
• Ability to collect, compile, analyze, and evaluate performance and operational data and develop well-supported findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Ability to quickly develop an understanding of complex organizational processes, systems, and operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and present facts, conclusions, and recommendations clearly, concisely, and persuasively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others by active listening, encouraging collaboration, and facilitating an open exchange of ideas.
• Ability to analyze complex problems, apply sound judgment, distinguish relevant from irrelevant information, and develop practical solutions.
• Ability to lead and supervise employees, establish performance expectations, evaluate work products, provide constructive feedback, and promote professional development.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities adapt to changing circumstances and meet established deadlines.
• Ability to apply technology and data analysis tools to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

SPECIAL NOTES:

• Qualifying Questions: Failing to respond, or providing a response such as "see resume," "n/a" or similar, to any of the qualifying questions will remove a candidate from consideration.

SALARY: $93,000.00 - $108,000.00 / annually

BENEFITS: Benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance, life insurance, tuition waivers, paid sick and personal leave, paid parental leave, 10 paid holidays annually, retirement savings, and vision and dental insurance.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW

CONTACT INFORMATION: Dawn Crosby, View phone number on us.fitly.work, View email address on us.fitly.work .

SCREENING DISCLAIMER: Your responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable by skills and/or experiences you stated on your candidate profile and/or resume.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) DISCLAIMER: In assessing job applicants, the Department of Revenue values authenticity, independent thought, and accuracy in applicants’ responses. Therefore, applicants should not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in any manner with skills verification tests, online assessments, production of required work samples, or during the interview process. Applicants who submit or provide AI generated or AI assisted responses may be disqualified from consideration.

SKILLS VERIFICATION TEST OR ONLINE SKILLS ASSESSMENT: If you meet the minimum job requirements, we might require you to take a skills verification test or an online skills assessment to be considered for an interview.

CANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: You will be required to undergo a National Level-2 criminal background check which requires you to provide your fingerprints.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS: The Department of Revenue does not hire individuals who require H-1B visa sponsorship to work in the United States. Candidates who require H-1B visa sponsorship will not be considered for this position.

Candidates who require participation in the STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT) program must possess a qualifying STEM degree that is directly related to the duties of this position, in accordance with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations.

REMINDER: Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at .

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 View phone number on us.fitly.work). 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.