Title: Internal Auditor and Compliance Manager

State Role Title: Auditor II

Hiring Range: Salary starting at $65,000 (salary to commensurate with experience)

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Wildlife Resources

Location: Dept of Wildlife Resources

Agency Website: www.dwr.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Provide risk management to complete compliance assessments, internal controls testing and associated reporting. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing professional expertise, consultation, and technical assistance to executive management regarding financial, business, policy, and accountability programs in order to ensure compliance with regulations, laws, policies, procedures, and business operating systems. Tasks include, but are not limited to, 1) independently planning and conducting broad-based program audits and sensitive investigations that may involve leading or coordinating with outside auditors; 2) completing internal controls assessments, identifying remediation activities, developing reports with findings and risk reporting; and 3) conducting tests of key internal controls in areas of funds disbursements, fund receipts and general accounting; and 4) developing tools and supporting systems that support financial compliance, industry standards and best practices.

Organizational Objectives: Conserve and manage wildlife populations and habitat for the benefit of present and future generations.

Connect people to Virginia’s outdoors through boating, education, fishing, hunting, trapping, wildlife viewing, and other wildlife-related activities.

Protect people and property by promoting safe outdoor experiences and managing human-wildlife conflicts.

Minimum Qualifications

Working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and policies for financial audits, risk management and compliance, and ability to operate in conformity with established audit standards, principles, and practices set by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and its International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF). Ability to apply knowledge of generally accepted accounting and auditing principles, best practices, and internal control standards for multiple computer system platform environments. Familiarity with state and federal financial/grant systems. Ability to evaluate compliance with requirements, to develop and perform audit procedures, analyze data, and plan and conduct audits, surveys, and investigations. Ability to take initiative, absorb information and translate it into concise, well-written content for management and board reporting. Demonstrated ability to work independently and to manage multiple priorities. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to timely prepare and present audit and compliance findings, reports, and recommendations that clearly define factual conclusions, both orally and in writing. Ability to prepare reports and narrative findings, to maintain an independent and objective attitude, and to complete special projects. Maintain a current working knowledge of IIA standards and applicable state regulatory provisions. Knowledge shall be attained through periodic standards review, IIA and ISACA chapter events, analysis of changes in state policies, procedures and Virginia Code.

Additional Considerations

A minimum of five years of professional experience in accounting, financial management, auditing, risk management, or closely related field. Professional certification preferred.

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.

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.
Applicants who submit an incomplete application or an application without an attached resume will not be considered eligible for an interview.
Ensure that all required documents and your completed application are submitted online by 11:55 PM on the 'Job Close Date' to be considered for this excellent career opportunity with Virginia's Department of Wildlife Resources.
Faxed, emailed, and mailed applications will not be accepted for consideration.
Cover letters will be accepted in conjunction with completed application and resume.
DWR is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in the workforce. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities, if requested during the application and/or interview process. If accommodations are needed with, he application and/or interview, please contact Human Resources Office at 804-367-0243.
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.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.
DWR is a proud member of Virginia Values VETERAN PROGRAM. Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use the link:
https://www.vadars.org/dars/cpid/PWContact.aspx. Or call DARS at 800-552-5019 or DBVI at 800-822-2155.

Contact Information

Name: Marlo Gibson

Phone: 804-367-0243

Email: careers@dwr.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.