Director V - Deputy Chief Audit Executive

Organization: Internal Audit
Primary Location: Huntsville, Texas
Work Location: 2 Financial Plaza Ste. 130, Huntsville, TX 77340
Schedule: Full-time
Salary: $13,181.49/month
Posting Date: March 9, 2026
Closing Date: March 19, 2026
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Performs highly advanced managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning. Work involves establishing the strategic plan, goals, and objectives; developing policies, procedures, and guidelines; establishing priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in meeting goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities; reviewing and approving budgets within the department; and supervising the work of others.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Directs the activities of staff within the Internal Audit program area; establishes goals and objectives that support overall strategies; develops the annual audit plan; ensures conformance with professional auditing standards.

B. Develops and implements techniques for evaluating program operations; reviews results of special investigations, internal audits, and research studies and makes recommendations for improvement.

C. Reviews and identifies changes in professional auditing standards and state/federal audit requirements; develops, establishes, and implements goals and objectives consistent with the agency strategic plan.

D. Develops, reviews, and approves budgets; reviews audit reports and working papers prepared by auditing staff; reviews and approves management and productivity reports.

E. Directs the preparation and development of legislation; represents the agency at business meetings, hearings, legislative sessions, conferences, and seminars; provides liaison for other local, state, and federal agencies.

F. Supervises the work of others; identifies staff development and training requirements; provides guidance and technical assistance in the internal audit program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (major in Accounting or related field preferred)
- Seven years full-time experience in internal auditing
- One year full-time experience conducting comprehensive organization-wide risk assessments
- Five years full-time experience in supervision of employees
- Current certification as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor (must maintain valid certification for continued employment)

The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.