Director of Internal Audit

Title: Director of Internal Audit

Position: 00009

Location: 7450 Freight Way, Mechanicsville, VA 23116

Salary: $127,900 - $166,300

Exemption Status: Exempt

Our Vision

To bring good spirits and excellent service to Virginia.

Our Mission

To strengthen the Commonwealth through public safety, education and revenue derived from the responsible regulation and sale of alcoholic beverages.

Our Values

Accountability-Service-Integrity-Performance Excellence

Join a team of Virginia's Top Shelf Talent!

The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to serve as Director of Internal Audit. This position independently directs the Internal Audit Division.

The Director of Internal Audit is responsible for division-wide audit planning, risk assessments and the implementation of the annual audit and IT audit work plan. This position provides leadership and oversight for financial, operational, retail and investigative reviews, ensuring a strong internal control environment across the authority.

This role also supports the Office of Information Security by working with ABC's Information Technology Services and business system owners to ensure the company has effective governance, risk, and compliance tools and controls to protect its information systems and data.

Areas of Responsibility

Development and implementation of annual audit plan and risk assessment

Supervising team conducting distillery store audits and developing Distillery Store Manual

Fraud, waste and abuse investigations

Payment Card Industry Data Services Standard (PCI-DSS) annual assessment

Assessing and testing internal controls

Implement risk-based information security programs and policies

Small Purchase Charge Card audits and continuous monitoring program performance management (required for employees who supervise others)

Maintain Board and CEO awareness of organizational risk and mitigation efforts

Minimum Qualifications

CIA/CPA/CFE or CISA certification required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with major studies in business, accounting, or related field

Professional and management experience gained in a large organization or agency in planning, directing, and implementing a comprehensive internal audit program involving information systems, financial systems and diversified operations

Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to apply IIA Standards and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAGAS) over a wide range of Authority organizational and operational issues

Working knowledge of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Code of Professional Standards

Thorough knowledge of the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission's (COSO) Enterprise Risk Management Integrated Framework and COSO's Internal Control Integrated Framework

Strong business background with management and leadership competencies

Strongly developed sense of auditor judgement based on experience in the field

Significant skills pertaining to audits, risk assessment, policy development, internal control objectives, and investigation techniques

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience or familiarity with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cyber Security Framework

Experience in auditing a variety of work units that are diverse in their operations and geographic locations

Work with retail or production units

We offer:

Excellent work/life balance

Paid Time Off (PTO) earned every two weeks worked and 14 paid holidays

Affordable healthcare with employer contributions

Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits

College Tuition Reimbursement program

Virginia ABC employees are covered under the Commonwealth's benefits package and VRS. However, authority employees are exempt from the Virginia Personnel Act and the Virginia Public Procurement Act.

The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority does not provide sponsorship. We are an equal opportunity employer without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status or disability. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. ABC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.

VA ABC is a Military-Friendly Employer, is V3 Certified, and embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

For full consideration, all applicants must fully complete all sections of the online application. A resume will not substitute for an incomplete application.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Know Your Rights Poster ; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

We are an equal opportunity employer without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, or disability. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

ABC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process.

All employment offers are contingent upon compliance with Form I-9 completion timeliness and confirmation of employment authorization by E-Verify and criminal history record checks are required prior to employment.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: DARS or call DARS at 800- 552-5019