Distinguishing Features of the Class:

An incumbent to a position in this class performs professional auditing work of a high degree of difficulty and responsibility in the Audit Department of the Board of Education. S/he must be familiar with state laws regarding government audit procedures as well as the purchase policies and regulations regarding the procurement of goods and services. S/he must be familiar with policies and regulations as they relate to audited areas. S/he is also responsible for the planning, directing and supervising of employees in the areas of internal audits and developing work procedures within established departmental policies, applicable laws and regulations. S/he exercises independent judgment in the performance of duties and consults with a higher ranking official on more difficult or unusual problems. Supervision is exercised over professional and clerical staff. The Director of Internal Audit determines working procedures within established departmental policies; however s/he may consult with a division head on difficult and unusual problems. Immediate supervision is exercised over audit department personnel. The Director of Internal Audit receives immediate supervision from the Chief Financial Officer and Financial Controller.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Plans, coordinates and supervises audits throughout the Board of Education operations to ensure applicable State and Federal Laws, and internal policies and procedures are being followed and operations are being performed promptly and efficiently;

Oversees and performs audits on internal finances, organizational operations and related functions;

Directs, supervises, and participates in audits and studies of school funds, petty cash, cafeteria and revolving funds and individual school accounts;

Supervises and may participate in the inspection and audit of all goods purchased under contract to verify that all goods received meet required specifications;

Supervises and may participate in audits of fixed assets;

Assigns, schedules, and evaluates completed work for accuracy and completeness by review, observations, and comparison of employee performance to a standard acceptable performance level;

Recommends and assists in the implementation of policies and procedures;

Prepares reports and filings for external and internal audits;

Prepares the division’s budget; Issues form 1099-Misc and other required filings;

Directs, supervises and trains all subordinate employees of the Audit Department;

Works with independent (outside) and internal auditors as required;

Prepares correspondence for the department;
Performs related duties as required.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Thorough knowledge of governmental accounting/auditing principles, practices and systems;

Thorough knowledge of the organization, functions, laws, polices and regulations involving accounting/auditing procedures and practices for the department;

Thorough knowledge of the techniques of performing internal audits and monitoring checks and controls;

Thorough knowledge to plan, direct and supervise the operation and activities of a unit of government;

Ability to utilize an automated accounting/auditing system;

Ability to secure and maintain the cooperation of others;

Confidentiality; initiative; resourcefulness;

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position;

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Open Competitive

(A) Master’s Degree from a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education, in Business, Accounting, Finance or a closely related field, including or supplemented by 24 credit hours in Accounting/Auditing and three (3) years of full-time accounting or auditing experience*, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity (transcript must be presented at time of filing application);

OR

(B) Bachelor’s Degree from a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education, in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field, including or supplemented by 24 credit hours in Accounting or Auditing and five (5) years of full-time accounting or auditing experience*, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity (transcript must be presented at time of filing application).

OR

(C) An equivalent combination as defined within the limits of (A) and (B).

 

Special Requirement:

Applicants must possess a current professional certification in the accounting/auditing field. Acceptable certifications include Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor. Professional certification must be presented at time of appointment and must be maintained during employment.

NOTE: Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated to meet full-time experience requirements.

 

*ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE is defined as the art or system of keeping financial records. It is the recording, classifying, verifying and reporting financial data and presenting an analysis or interpretation of their significance. It includes the preparation of financial statements and schedules.

 

*AUDITING EXPERIENCE is defined as the art of confirming financial statements or documenting the veracity of financial data. It includes a critical review of financial records and documents and an appraisal of fiscal procedures and operations.

Examples of ACCEPTABLE experience would be a full charge bookkeeper that is responsible for a full set of financial records including general ledger and all subsidiaries, Junior Accountant/Auditor and similar positions.

Examples of UNACCEPTABLE experience are account clerical experience and experience limited to posting, maintaining, examining or preparing one or more of the following: voucher register, sales register, cashbook, insurance register, accounts-receivable ledger, accounts payable ledger, any other special journal or subsidiary ledger or experience preparing income tax returns.

 

APPLICATION:  CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION SHOULD COMPLETE AN APPLICATION BY CLICKING THE “APPLY” BUTTON BELOW. 

APPOINTMENT:   Appointments are subject to the review of the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following the approval of the City of Buffalo Civil Service Division. Personal interviews shall be scheduled where appropriate.  The Buffalo Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

FINAL FILING DATE:   Until Filled
 

APPROVED: 

Tami Hollie McGee
Chief of Human Resources

The Buffalo Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (the term “sexual orientation” means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality , political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the District’s non-discrimination policies should be directed to HRCompliance@buffaloschools.org or to:  Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 816-3579 

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