Internal Audit Specialist

**Interested applicants must apply directly via the CPS website (Applications submitted via Indeed will not be reviewed):

Overview

Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) is Greater Cincinnati's largest, and Ohio's second largest school district, serving about 35,000 students (preschool to 12th grade) in 66 schools across a 91-square-mile district in southwest Ohio.

Our district's innovative approach, investment in caring educators, and strong community partnerships have led to unprecedented academic success, ensuring students from preschool to 12th grade thrive and graduate ready for life.

Mission

We are a community of students, educators, families, staff, and citizens working together to provide high-quality learning and equitable opportunities that make lifelong learning and true sustainable economic mobility possible for each of our students.

Vision

Cincinnati Public Schools will be a system of excellent schools where each and every student is valued, supported, empowered, and prepared to pursue their fullest potential.

Who We Seek

CPS seeks passionate, innovative, and culturally competent professionals dedicated to positively impacting our students and families. If you're committed to excellence and want to make a difference, we invite you to join our team.

Position Overview

Cincinnati Public Schools is seeking an Internal Audit Specialist who is a results-oriented self-starter with demonstrated success in identifying business risk and exposure, evaluating internal controls, and constructing recommendations to improve the efficiency of operations. The Internal Audit Specialist reports to the Chief Audit Executive.

The Internal Audit Department assists the Board of Education and District Administration in the effective discharge of their responsibilities by furnishing them with recommendations on strengthening internal controls of activities reviewed. Internal Audit works with objectivity, being independent from daily operations to deliver an unbiased viewpoint and fairly assess, with integrity, how processes are working. Auditors provide a valuable perspective by being able to analyze current processes to highlight what is working well and where there is room for improvement.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Independently and objectively execute financial, compliance, and operational audit engagements
• Ability to draft and revise audit plans, audit programs, and audit reports.
• Assess compliance with district policies and procedures as well as state and federal laws/regulations
• Develop recommendations to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and internal controls
• Apply strong analytical skills to identify, define, and resolve problems, and interpret data to establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Balance multiple projects/assignments simultaneously, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Assist in coaching and developing Internal Audit Interns
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Willing and able to learn and work independently with minimal supervision, as well as take ownership and pride in work product
• Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving skills
• Intermediate or advanced abilities in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
• Effective organization and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines
• Integrity within a professional environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interpret and communicate business needs between internal groups and external stakeholders

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accountancy, Finance or related field is required
• Two (2) to five (5) years of audit, compliance, or risk management experience. A strong academic record, including, without limitation, coursework that Cincinnati Public Schools deems relevant to this position, is required, and may be used to support years of experience
• Certification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or other recognized relevant certification is preferred. Meeting at least one (1) certification qualification criterion is required

Employment Provisions

• Salary: Unrepresented (Equivalent to CAAS Specialist Level)*
• *Salary will be based on extent of qualifications and relevant experiences

Cincinnati Public Schools does not discriminate based on age, race, ethnicity, color, national origin or ancestry, cultural background, religious creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital/registered domestic partner status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, primary language, citizenship or immigration status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72, $86,127.10 per year

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cincinnati, OH 45219