Internal Auditor

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is the state agency that focuses solely on policies, programs, and services for people with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or any combination of these. As Georgia’s public safety net, DBHDD operates six field offices and five hospitals throughout the state within three program areas: behavioral health, developmental disabilities and hospital services.

The main office for DBHDD is located in downtown Atlanta.

Job Description

Job Title:  Internal Auditor

Pay Grade: K

Job Summary:

Responsible for managing and organizing projects related compliance, financial, and operational audits; CCBHC standards, certification, pricing methodology, and performance monitoring reporting.  The Internal Auditor will regularly interact with mid-to-senior level management and Tier-level providers to discuss issues and recommend improved business practices related to Internal Audit and Risk Management areas.

Range of Responsibility:

·        Manage periodic monitoring and reporting requirements for annual audited financial reports, CSB quarterly board reports, and provider risk assessments.

·        Identify and document provider risk exposures upon review of the contract terms and conditions.

·        Identify and highlight critical high risk areas within dimensions of compliance which require immediate action to resolve.

·        Promote and drive internal controls procedures across the agency.

·        Manage or conduct performance, operational, financial or compliance audit projects

·        Provide input to the development of the annual Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management plans

Job Responsibilities:

·        Manage and develop internal audit objectives, plans and scope consistent with the agency's business objectives, the assessment of audit risk, client needs and compliance needs/priorities

·        Communicate internal audit and compliance information such as results and conclusions in accordance with professional auditing standards and agency policies and procedures.

·        Assist with building performance improvement and operational efficiency within the agency through internal audits and risk assessment functions

·        Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

•        Experience with risk management, compliance monitoring, and project management.

•        Considerable skills with Microsoft Office 365 including SharePoint, Project Management and Visio

•        Experience with interpreting and implementing State and Federal Statutes and regulations.

•        Ability to effectively communicate issues, findings, and recommendations both verbally and in writing to all levels of management.

•        Proven experience in contributing to the establishment, review and continuous improvement of compliance frameworks, policies, practices and processes.

•        Three years of full time experience in internal or compliance auditing, control self-assessment, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance or performance audit including the capacity of a supervisor or manager.

•        Bachelor degree in business related fields or professional experience may be considered against up to three (3) years of related experience.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. For more information, visit https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/benefits

Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.