THE OPPORTUNITY
The Director of Internal Audit will report directly to the Audit Committee with functional support from the Chief Executive Officer and will oversee department direct reports. This position will have the direct responsibility of coordinating internal audits to ensure that OCERS has a comprehensive system of financial and operational internal controls in place to minimize risks and substantiate overall system compliance. This position will assist the Board of Retirement and management in the effective discharge of their fiduciary responsibilities and will be expected to uphold the highest standards of accountability, plan sponsor focus and system efficiency. The Director of Internal Audit will be expected to set the scope of work and audit objectives while ensuring audit goals are met in a timely manner.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or Experience
Graduation from a four-year college with a BA or BS degree in accounting, business or public administration, economics, or a related field, which includes thirty-six-semester units in elementary, intermediate and advanced accounting, auditing, cost accounting, business law, and other business-related courses.
AND
Seven or more years of relevant professional experience in progressively responsible positions within a public pension system; local, state or federal agency; accounting/auditing firm or corporation.
Special Notes, Licenses or Requirements
Desired Qualifications
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will possess the competencies required to exercise fiduciary responsibilities to protect the interests of plan participants. The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal presentation and strong interpersonal and analytical skills. He/she will have a well-established background performing audits and the demonstrated ability to establish and maintain trusting and collaborative working relationships with the Board, Audit Committee, management, staff, plan sponsors and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess excellent judgment and the ability to take initiative. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and will have the demonstrated ability to analyze business processes and make appropriate recommendations. He/she will commit to maintaining a high level of integrity and ethical and confidentiality standards; will be experienced in evaluating internal controls with a public agency and knowledgeable of the Institute of Internal Auditor's Code of Ethics and Standards.
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HOW TO APPLY
Only on-line applications with the completed supplemental questions will be accepted.
You may apply on-line at OCERS website: https://www.ocers.org/careers-ocers
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment please contact Sarah Abrahamson at (714) 569-4818 or email sabrahamson@ocers.org. Do not submit resumes to this email address as they will not be considered in lieu of the required application process.
OCERS, as an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Established in 1945, the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS) provides retirement, death, disability and cost-of living benefits to retirees of the County of Orange and certain County districts. Serving approximately 52,000 members, OCERS is governed by a ten-member Board of Retirement that is responsible for managing a $22 billion dollar fund. For more information about OCERS, please click here.
Welcome to OCERS, the Orange County Employees Retirement System. For 75 years, OCERS has been providing retirement, death, disability, and cost-of-living benefits to employees of the County and certain districts. Our services begin the moment a new hire becomes an OCERS member and continue throughout the member’s career and retirement. We are driven by our Mission, Vision and Values:
Mission: We provide secure retirement and disability benefits with the highest standards of excellence
Vision: To be a trusted partner providing premier pension administration, distinguished by consistent, quality member experiences and prudent financial stewardship
Values:
Open and Transparent
Commitment to Superior Service
Engaged and Dedicated Workforce
Reliable and Accurate
Secure and Sustainable