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Requisition No: 876890 

Agency: Department of Revenue

Working Title: DEPUTY AUDIT DIRECTOR - SES - 73003383

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 73003383 

Salary:  $78,000.00 - $80,000.04 /annually 

Posting Closing Date: 06/22/2026 

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Florida Department of Revenue

Office of Inspector General (OIG)

Deputy Audit Director (Audit Administrator) - SES

Tallahassee

If you have a desire to use your talent and skills at an organization that provides critical services to millions of individuals, businesses and families across the state, the Florida Department of Revenue invites you to apply to become an essential member of our team. We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and providing employment opportunities to veterans and individuals who have a disability. To learn more about the Department of Revenue's excellent array of benefits, including career training, tuition waivers, paid vacations, insurance, and retirement programs, visit our website.

JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent in this position is expected to:

• Follow the Department of Revenue Standards of Conduct, model ethical behavior, and demonstrate the    Department's mission, vision and values in all activities. 
• Provide excellent customer service, maintain a professional demeanor, and strive for continual improvement at all times.
• Comply with ethics-related policies and procedures. Show concern for others through demonstrated action. Contribute to a working environment based upon Department of Revenue values that is free of harassment or intimidation and that is conducive to a pleasant and productive atmosphere.

The individual in this position must be extremely trustworthy, as responsibilities allows access to all confidential personnel, tax and child support records, data, and other information of the agency.

The Deputy Audit Director reports directly to the Director of Auditing. The Deputy Audit Director assists the Director of Auditing to manage and oversee the internal audit function (IAS) within the Office of Inspector General (OIG). This position ensures that assurance and advisory activities are conducted in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards, section 20.055, Florida Statutes (F.S.), and Department policies. The role provides leadership, technical expertise, and quality assurance to promote accountability, integrity, and operational efficiency across the Department.

Perform or act as a lead auditor on assurance and advisory services, inquiries, special studies, and management reviews to review and evaluate operational procedures and/or management practices.  Identify and provide recommendations on systematic problems to assist the Department in continual improvement.

Oversee multiple audit engagements simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and adherence to scope, budget, and quality standards.

Mentor and evaluate IAS staff by providing guidance on complex audit issues, including internal controls, fraud risk, and compliance matters.

Ensure IAS staff use appropriate audit methodologies, tools, and sampling techniques.

Review IAS staff workpapers, reports, and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.

Support the maintenance of the internal audit quality assurance and improvement program by performing ongoing monitoring, developing process improvements, and providing documentation for periodic self-assessments of audit activities.

Prepare for and assist with external quality assessments in accordance with IIA requirements.

Assist with the annual and on-going assessment of Department risks by working directly with business process owners and senior management to complete risk analysis, develop risk documentation, and reporting mechanisms. Assist in the development and execution of a risk-based annual audit plan.

Completes the required hours of continuing professional education training and maintains documentation for verification. Prioritizes completion of work products for any continuing professional education hours earned over the required hours.

Act on behalf of the Director of Auditing in their absence.

Perform related work as required.

Travel may be required for some assigned projects or training.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  

• At least four years of professional experience conducting internal or external audits in accordance with applicable professional standards.

PREFERENCES:

• Any of the following Professional certifications: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP).
• Supervisory or management experience overseeing audit staff or audit functions.
• Experience supervising audits in accordance with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Experience conducting the following: Operational audits, Compliance audits, Information technology audits or Advisory engagements.
• Experience developing or managing a risk-based internal audit plan.
• Experience preparing an audit function for an External Quality Assessment Review (QAR).

SPECIAL NOTES:

• Ability to work in the office five days a week.

SALARY: $78,000.00 - $80,000.04 /annually.

BENEFITS:

Benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance, life insurance, tuition waivers, paid sick and personal leave, paid parental leave, 10 paid holidays annually, retirement savings, and vision and dental insurance.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW

CONTACT INFORMATION: Dawn Crosby, (850) 617-8953, Dawn.Crosby@floridarevenue.com.

SCREENING DISCLAIMER: Your responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable by skills and/or experiences you stated on your candidate profile and/or resume.

SKILLS VERIFICATION TEST OR ONLINE SKILLS ASSESSMENT:  If you meet the minimum job requirements, we might require you to take a skills verification test or an online skills assessment to be considered for an interview.

CANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: You will be required to undergo a National Level-2 criminal background check which requires you to provide your fingerprints.

REMINDER: Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at http://www.sss.gov.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.