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School/Department:  OFFICE OF THE CHIEF AUDITOR
City & Zip:  FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33301

Requisition #:  9113
Posting Closing Date:  09/06/2024
School Year:  ********
The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) has launched its national search to identify a qualified individual with visionary leadership and strong administrative skills to serve as the next  Chief Auditor . The Chief Auditor will lead the design, implementation, and coordination of the internal auditing function. This charge is to ensure compliance with School District polices, state and federal regulations, and established auditing principles and procedures.
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is the sixth-largest school district in the nation and the second-largest in the state of Florida. BCPS is Florida's first fully accredited school system since 1962, serving more than 251,000 students and approximately 110,000 adult students in 239 schools, centers, and technical colleges, and 87 charter schools. BCPS supports a diverse student population, representing 177 different countries and speaking 153 languages.
To design, implement and coordinate the District's internal auditing function to assure conformance with School District policies, state and federal regulations, and established auditing principles and procedures. Special emphasis to be placed on the auditing of the District's ongoing facilities construction and maintenance program.
ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES The Chief Auditor shall carry out the essential performance responsibilities listed below.
Supervise staff as assigned in the performance of job duties.
Supervise staff as assigned in the performance of job duties.
Manifest professional code of ethics and values.
Design and administer an internal audit program, including procedures, practices and schedules for review and control of internal accounting and financial records, and develop a system for reporting to the Superintendent auditing activities and findings, and (through the Superintendent) report to other members of management as applicable.
Design, coordinate and implement an audit function for the District facilities construction and maintenance program. This shall include, but not be limited to, reviews to establish compliance with procedures for selecting professional services, reviewing bid documents for general contractors, review of procedure used in site acquisition, construction contracts including adherence to all specifications, etc. Other responsibilities shall include: a. Review compliance with engineering and architectural specifications and state regulations. Assure compliance with all building regulations including OSHA standards.
b. Review contracts for the purchase and building of portable classrooms.
c. Audit new property leaseholds.
d. Review of District construction and maintenance projects for compliance with established quality, time, and budget standards.
e. Provide staff assistance with procedures and systems. f. Review formal communication systems (written and electronic) between the facilities and capital budgeting departments to ensure appropriate sharing of information.

Direct the supporting organization, develop, and establish the duties of subordinate auditors; schedule their assignments, special studies and analyses, and field trips; initiate and supervise the preparation of reports that set forth the internal controls reviewed, the basic records examined, and the documents and transactions tested.
Establish the purpose and the scope of each audit, i.e., if it is a review of a single function or action, or if the audit should include the review of an entire area of responsibility such as a department and the functions it performs.
Examine for validity and accuracy the accounting and financial records and FTE reporting in connection with mathematical accuracy and authenticity of actual values compared with the data; for example, this may include physical inventory checks of material in terms of number or value, direct confirmation of values or amounts from independent outside interests, etc.
Protect and conserve School District property and assets of all kinds (through the auditing function) by ensuring that all assets are properly cared for and safeguarded by the following procedures: a. Detection of fraud and dishonesty - establishing necessary controls to place emphasis on prevention of fraudulent activity.
b. Checking for adequate burglary protection, for protection of inventories against all elements and similar type "physical" losses.
c. Review of the adequacy of insurance and the data relative to the building, material, or equipment on which the insurance is based.
d. Detection of inefficiencies in methods or procedures as, for example, accounting document processing procedures.

Please review the Job Description to view all Essential Performance Responsibilities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE An earned bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively more responsible experience and/or training in the field related to the title of the position, such as in one or more of the following: auditing, budgeting, and/or accounting.
Certified in one or more of the following: Certified Inspector General (CIG), Certified Inspector General Investigator (CIGI), Certified Inspector General Auditor (CIGA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
Computer skills are required for the position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE An earned bachelor's degree in Accounting, or Business Administration from an accredited institution.
Experience in school district and/or government auditing.
SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose On a continuous basis, communicates and collaborates with Board members, Superintendent of Schools, all levels of school and District employees, and with local, regional, state, and national institutions, organizations, and agencies to ensure the effective design, construction, maintenance, and operation for all facilities of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District Board.
LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION To review the complete job description for this position access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and do a search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: A-013
Previously advertised - New Job Description, all previous applicants remain under consideration and do not need to re-apply.
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Contract Term and Salary: As Negotiated
EEO Statement for Application: Broward County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Broward County Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Broward County Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.
Please Note: All candidates offered a position at the School Board of Broward County are subject to a national pre-employment background check. Employment is contingent upon the completion and review of a successful background check.
All Applications are Subject to Florida Public Records Law.

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