Senior Internal Auditor

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About the Office of the Massachusetts State Treasurer and Receiver General (“Treasury”)

Our mission is to manage and safeguard the State's public deposits and investments through sound business practices for the exclusive benefits of our citizens, and perform these duties with integrity, excellence, and leadership. Additionally, we strive to provide economic opportunity, stability, and security for every Massachusetts resident.

We are committed to excellence in recruiting, hiring, and retaining diverse and qualified individuals. We value a culture of diversity and professionalism in the workplace and strongly believe that our workforce should reflect our community. 

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Purpose of the Job:

Works as a member of the Internal Audit Department to review the Massachusetts State Board of Retirement's ("MSRB") processes for efficiency, effectiveness and adequacy of controls.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Assists in the preparation of MSRB’s risk-based annual audit plan

• Leads and executes internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes and compliance with applicable regulations. Including but not limited to planning, fieldwork, reporting and follow-up.

• Coordinates and maintains Treasury’s annual process for reviewing and updating MSRB policies, internal control plan and business continuity plan.

• Acts as a business consultant for MSRB’s departments.

• Completes special projects as requested by Treasury’s executive management or Director of Internal Audit.

• Serves as back-up to the MSRB Audit Supervisor as the liaison to external auditors, third-party entities, and state agencies.

Other Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Travel as required.

• Other tasks or projects as requested.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS) and Global Internal Audit Standards.

• Familiarity with COSO, complex organizational structures and information technology.

• Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office software suite

• Experience using Audit management and analytic software

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead audits with a high degree of autonomy and professional judgment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues to all levels of MSRB and Treasury personnel in a clear and concise manner.

• Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and organizational skills

• Ability to analyze complex processes, to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of the process and related controls.

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple audit engagements and projects as assigned and adapt to changing priorities.

• Adheres to an appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs, including all of Treasury’s policies.

• Personally committed to and actively works toward continuous improvement.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time

Hybrid Work Environment:

All new hires at the Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General (Treasury) will go through an In-Office Orientation Period consisting of a combination of virtual, in-person and on-the-job training so as to assimilate you to the Treasury’s culture and work environment. Following the initial In-Office Orientation Period a gradual transition to hybrid work will take place over the first 3–8 weeks of employment.

The hybrid work environment will consist of three (2) days in the office each week, with one of these days being either a Monday or a Friday. There will be an additional (1) day in the office per month for a mandatory in person department meeting.

An Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Employment Eligibility Regarding Family Members:

Please note that the Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General will not consider family members of current employees as eligible for employment. Family members shall include an employee’s spouse, brother, sister, children, stepchildren, parents, stepparents, sister/brother-in-law, daughter/son-in-law or an individual residing in an employee’s household.