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Join Team Chatham today. Description Chatham County is seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking Internal Audit Director to lead efforts that strengthen accountability, safeguard public resources, and promote the highest standards of integrity across County operations. This is an opportunity for a strategic audit professional to serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, uncover opportunities for improvement, and help ensure that policies, procedures, and internal controls effectively support the County's mission.

The ideal candidate will bring sound judgment, investigative expertise, strong leadership, and a commitment to public service. As the County's Internal Audit Director, you will lead a team responsible for evaluating risks and controls, investigating allegations of waste, fraud, and abuse, analyzing financial and operational data, and providing actionable recommendations that enhance efficiency, compliance, and transparency. If you are a proven audit leader who is ready to make a meaningful difference in the stewardship of public resources and the effectiveness of local government, Chatham County invites you to apply for this important leadership opportunity.

Examples of Duties Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff by processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals. Oversees and conducts investigations of alleged wrongdoing, such as waste, fraud, abuse, unacceptable behavior, etc. Gathers and evaluates evidence, tests internal controls, reviews data and audit trails, researches and analyzes transactions, identifies deliberate acts that violate civil and/or criminal laws, codes, and statutes.

Conducts interviews and prepares and submits reports regarding findings to the County Manager. Testifies in Court as needed. Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns department workload, monitors status of work in progress, inspects and approves completed work and reports, gives advice and direction regarding routine and complex issues, and trains staff.

Identifies, understands, and documents processes and procedures surrounding internal controls. Continually monitors and updates the assessment of the control environment, keeping abreast of significant control issues, risks, trends, and developments. Interprets and determines compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures, and follows up to ensure implementation of any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.

Utilizes electronic data analysis in audits, extracts data from various sources utilizing specialized software products, and analyzes and forwards data to appropriate personnel. Manages department financial resources, develops, defends, and implements departmental budget, monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget, and reviews and approves all financial documentation. Interfaces regularly and consults with senior management.

Prepares audit reports on the system of internal controls, significant audit recommendations and investigations into fraudulent activity, and reviews and updates the audit committee charter. Advocates and provides for audit staff personal development, talent management, career progression, and department diversity. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; and Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in internal auditing, governmental accounting, or special investigations; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training. Must possess and maintain one of the following certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, you may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team. In accordance with the Department of Transportation, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders and those employed in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing. Candidates with direct and relevant experience may receive an offer of up to 10% above the minimum salary that is posted, reflecting their exceptional qualifications.

Chatham County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or military/veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.