EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR OF AUDITING SERVICES 9310
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE
CLASS
Under
general direction, an employee in this class is responsible for the administration
and execution of countywide auditing services provided by the Department of
Audit and Control. The incumbent direct
a variety of county fiscal functions such as auditing and financial procedures
in relation to all county departments, contract agencies and contractors. Independent initiative and judgment are
utilized in ensuring that County fiscal policy is implemented in accordance
with the law. Responsibility is included
for developing and recommending acceptable accounting systems for other county
departments and agencies. Work is
reviewed by the
Develops
comprehensive plans and schedules to insure proper auditing of all county
fiscal functions;
Releases
audit reports to county officials, including the
Reviews
and edits audit reports and reviews workpapers in support of the reports for
compliance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards;
Directs
the work of the professional staff engaged in the auditing of county fiscal
records;
Conducts
conferences and advises departmental accounting and auditing supervisors,
county officials and others on the interpretation of county fiscal policies and
procedures; interprets new regulations, procedures and requirements;
Recommends
the installation of new and revised accounting and auditing systems, methods
and procedures;
Advises
departments on the internal controls to be followed in maintaining accounting
records;
Coordinates
the accounting and auditing activities of all county departments to correspond
with those of the State Department of Audit and Control;
Oversees
the preparation of a variety of financial and statistical records and reports;
Obtains
repayments from agencies based on audit findings.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES,
SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Comprehensive
knowledge of laws, rules and regulations relating to the administration of
financial records in all county departments; comprehensive knowledge of
accounting and auditing principles and practices and their application to the
development, installation and maintenance of governmental accounting systems;
thorough knowledge of the fiscal interrelationship of the state, county, town,
local district and special district governments; good knowledge of budgeting,
Federal and State aid, and local laws as they pertain to fiscal policy and the
interaction of all functions; good knowledge of electronic data processing as
applied to accounting operations and auditing procedures; ability to analyze
and interpret accounting data, develop audit procedures and techniques, and to
devise specialized and general accounting systems; ability to prepare complete
and accurate complex fiscal reports; ability to plan, assign and direct audit
division personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale;
ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
supervisory accounting personnel and government officials; ability to express
oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition
commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN
COMPETITIVE
Graduation
from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a
Bachelor's Degree which includes or is supplemented by at least twenty-four
(24) credits in accounting, and ten (10) years of experience in municipal
auditing or accounting including five (5) years in a position involving
formulating, implementing and coordinating auditing policies.
PROMOTIONAL
One
(1) year of permanent competitive status as a Senior Investigative Auditor, or
two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Chief Auditor, or
three (3) years of permanent competitive status as an Investigative Auditor.
R 03/10/10
Competitive