Title: Internal Audit Manager

State Role Title: Audit Services Manager I

Hiring Range: $90,000 - $110,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: Dept of Health

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Health is currently seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join our Office of Internal Audit.  The Audit Manager will play a critical role in safeguarding the agency assets, ensuring compliance with laws and policies, and promoting efficient operations through thorough audit procedures and recommendations. Additional position duties are as follows:


Performance Management
• Serves in a managerial/supervisory capacity to conduct performance management activities and ensure onboarding/offboarding and training for staff
• Establishes and reviews work assignments and priorities and implements performance improvement strategies and/or problem resolution for related issues, in conjunction with program management and Human Resource staff
• Ensures relevant training and workplace safety for staff
• Conducts required performance monitoring and appraisals, establishes clear performance expectations, addresses deficiencies in a timely manner, and documents underperformance in accordance with state guidelines
• Supports employee growth through regular feedback, coaching, and professional development opportunities

Audit Management
• Plan, direct, and execute comprehensive internal audits covering financial accuracy, compliance with legislation and policies, operational efficiency, IT controls, and special projects
• Supervise and mentor audit staff, providing guidance on audit techniques, professional standards, and best practices
• Review and evaluate financial records, accounting systems, and controls to verify accuracy and adequacy
• Assess agency compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies to mitigate risk and ensure accountability
• Analyze operational processes and controls to identify inefficiencies, weaknesses, and areas for improvement
• Conduct IT audits, including review of system controls, operating systems, and application security to ensure data integrity and protection
• Lead fraud investigations and special audit projects as needed, coordinating with legal and enforcement agencies when appropriate
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports outlining findings, risks, and actionable recommendations for management and stakeholders
• Communicate effectively with agency leadership and external auditors to facilitate audit processes and implement improvements
• Stay current on auditing standards, legislative changes, and industry best practices to enhance audit quality and relevance

Documentation & Reporting
• Reviews and ensures that workpapers conform to prescribed OIA policies and procedures
• Develops recommendations on findings and ensures workpapers adequately document and support the findings
• Prepares and reviews reports according to OIA guidelines

Program Management
• Responsible for reporting of time spent on projects and administrative functions as prescribed by OIA policies and procedures
• Responsible for using time efficiently and on proper priorities as defined by OIA leadership
• Performs other related duties as assigned. Includes developing and/or attending training courses, leading audit staff meetings, working with external auditors and participation on Departmental committees and task forces

Minimum Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of auditing principles, practices, and standards.
• Understanding of financial accounting systems, internal controls, and compliance regulations relevant to state agencies.
• Familiarity with IT audit concepts, system security, and technology controls.
• Awareness of operational audit techniques and efficiency analysis.
• Knowledge of fraud detection and investigation methodologies.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills to manage audit teams and projects effectively.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills to assess complex systems and identify risks.
• Proficient report writing and verbal communication abilities for presenting findings and recommendations clearly.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple audits and special projects concurrently.
• Competency in audit software and MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Additional Considerations

NA

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Rose Sandra Bose

Phone: 804-998-7871

Email: rose.bose@vdh.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.