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Full-time, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama insurance for medical, prescription, dental, and vision. Vacation, holidays, and sick leave. State Retirement. The position assesses financial practices, compliance with applicable laws, regulations, contracts, grant requirements, and organizational policies; identifies financial, operational, and compliance risks; and recommends practical improvements that strengthen fiscal accountability, stewardship, and operational integrity. This role requires a high degree of independence, professional judgment, confidentiality, and objectivity. Audit work should be conducted in accordance with accepted auditing standards and established organizational procedures.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Conduct independent audits of financial records, accounting processes, internal controls, grants, contracts, procurement activity, revenue streams, expenditures, payroll, cash handling, and other financial operations.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management practices, financial reporting procedures, compliance protocols, and related business processes.
• Review transactions, reconciliations, budget activity, payroll records, vendor payments, cash handling procedures, and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with policy.
• Assess compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, as well as organizational policies, grant terms, restricted-fund requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Identify financial, operational, and compliance risks and recommend corrective actions, process improvements, or control enhancements.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and well-supported audit reports, findings, and recommendations for leadership, governing bodies, or designated oversight groups.
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and follow up on corrective action plans.
• Support fraud risk assessments and review irregularities, discrepancies, or suspected misuse of funds as assigned and within the scope of the role.
• Maintain independence, confidentiality, professional skepticism, and objectivity in all audit activities.
• Collaborate with Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Operations, Education, Museum, Camp, and other departments to understand processes while maintaining appropriate audit boundaries.
• Assist in developing annual audit plans based on risk, organizational priorities, regulatory requirements, and leadership or oversight input.
• Serve as a resource on best practices related to internal controls, financial stewardship, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:    

Level of Supervision: None

Travel Required: None

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of ten years of professional experience in auditing, accounting, internal controls, compliance, or financial risk management.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), audit procedures, internal control frameworks, financial reporting standards, and compliance review practices.
• Experience reviewing financial transactions, budgets, reconciliations, procurement activity, payroll, grants, contracts, restricted funds, or related financial records.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and maintain objectivity in sensitive financial matters.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, documentation, and report-writing skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies, control weaknesses, process gaps, and risk exposure.
• Ability to communicate findings clearly and professionally to financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• High degree of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Proficiency with accounting systems, spreadsheets, audit documentation tools, and Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), or similar professional certification.
• Experience auditing nonprofit, government, educational, museum, camp, aerospace, or public-sector organizations.
• Knowledge of grant compliance, restricted funds, public funding requirements, or federal financial assistance programs.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning systems or fund accounting software.
• Familiarity with COSO internal control principles, Government Auditing Standards, or comparable professional standards.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Financial integrity and accountability.
• Independent and objective judgment.
• Risk assessment and mitigation.
• Regulatory, grant, contract, and policy compliance.
• Confidentiality, discretion, and ethical decision-making.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Professional skepticism and sound documentation practices.
• Cross-functional collaboration with appropriate audit boundaries.
• Process improvement and practical problem-solving.

Physical Requirements

• Work is primarily performed in an office environment, with occasional movement throughout U.S. Space & Rocket Center facilities to observe operations, review procedures, or meet with departments.
• The position requires extended periods of computer-based analysis, document review, meetings, and report preparation.
• Occasional work outside standard business hours may be required during audit deadlines, fiscal year-end activity, or special reviews.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, review detailed records and documentation, and use standard office equipment with or without reasonable accommodation.

 Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Environmental Factors

• Work is primarily performed in an office environment, with occasional movement throughout U.S. Space & Rocket Center facilities to observe operations, review procedures, or meet with departments.
• The role may require extended periods of computer-based analysis, document review, and report preparation. Occasional work outside standard business hours may be required during audit deadlines, fiscal year-end activity, or special reviews.

Expected Hours of Work 8 a.m. -5 p.m.

DISCLAIMERS

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Duties and Responsibilities May Change with or Without Notice

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.