Director of Internal Audit

Role Overview

The Director of Internal Audit is a critical role for the overall operational and financial success for the Department of Workforce Development (DWD). This position is responsible for establishing and leading DWD’s Internal Audit Program, the Internal Audit department, and is the key liaison between DWD and state, federal, and public industry auditors. The Director of Internal Audit is responsible for establishing core processes and operations of the program and department, and providing supervision, performance, training, and support of the department. Through a risk-based approach of all DWD programs, functions, and operations, the Director evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of DWD's internal controls governance, risk management, and operational systems via the Internal Audit function while providing ongoing assurance by means of the compliance function for specific risks. The Director identifies, coordinates, and executes all aspects of internal audit functions and facilitates DWD's risk analysis by providing tools and advice to DWD's executive and program leadership. This role brings value to DWD by ensuring gaps are identified in risk mitigation, collaborating with leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, and providing timely reporting to assist leadership with informed decisions toward achieving objectives.