Established by Congress in 1974, the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) operates as an independent 501(c) (3) nonprofit and is the country's single largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans. LSC currently funds 133 independent, non-profit legal aid organizations with more than 800 offices throughout the nation. LSC's mission is to promote equal access to justice and provide grants for high-quality civil legal assistance.
The LSC Office of Inspector General operates under the Inspector General Act. The OIG has two principal missions: to assist management in identifying ways to promote efficiency and effectiveness in the activities and operations of LSC and its grantees; and to prevent and detect fraud and abuse. The OIG's primary tool for achieving these missions is fact-finding through financial, performance and other types of audits, evaluations and reviews, as well as investigations into allegations of wrongdoing. Learn more about the LSC OIG at: www.oig.lsc.gov.
The Director of Audit Operations advises and assists the Assistant Inspector General for Audit (AIGA) in accomplishing and supporting the mission of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). The incumbent helps manage the audit function and serves as the principal advisor to the AIGA. The Director of Audit Operations is responsible for ensuring quality of all audit related products and compliance with standards. The incumbent serves in a leadership role as a senior audit official within the audit function of the OIG. The Director of Audit Operations reports to and is under the supervision of the AIGA.
Summary
Established by Congress in 1974, the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) operates as an independent 501(c) (3) nonprofit and is the country's single largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans. LSC currently funds 133 independent, non-profit legal aid organizations with more than 800 offices throughout the nation. LSC's mission is to promote equal access to justice and provide grants for high-quality civil legal assistance.
The LSC Office of Inspector General operates under the Inspector General Act. The OIG has two principal missions: to assist management in identifying ways to promote efficiency and effectiveness in the activities and operations of LSC and its grantees; and to prevent and detect fraud and abuse. The OIG's primary tool for achieving these missions is fact-finding through financial, performance and other types of audits, evaluations and reviews, as well as investigations into allegations of wrongdoing. Learn more about the LSC OIG at: www.oig.lsc.gov.
The Director of Audit Operations advises and assists the Assistant Inspector General for Audit (AIGA) in accomplishing and supporting the mission of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). The incumbent helps manage the audit function and serves as the principal advisor to the AIGA. The Director of Audit Operations is responsible for ensuring quality of all audit related products and compliance with standards. The incumbent serves in a leadership role as a senior audit official within the audit function of the OIG. The Director of Audit Operations reports to and is under the supervision of the AIGA.
Assists the AIGA in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the audit function, including, without limitation, helping to develop and implement internal policies and procedures, acting as the primary quality control official for all audits, developing and delivering training to audit staff on audit related issues and overseeing the review of quality assurance on independent public accountants.
Recommends, develops, implements and monitors policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in all audit operations. Responsible for developing, implementing and training staff on policies and procedures. Ensures policies and procedures are always current and reflect best practices and industry standards. Ensures that the Audit Policies and Procedures Manual is accurately updated to reflect revisions and updates to Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), LSC regulations and other relevant guidance. Implements standards and monitors compliance.
Develops, monitors, refines and enforces the system of quality control to ensure that all audit work is performed and completed in compliance with GAGAS and the IG Act. Recommends changes to audit policies as necessary to ensure compliance with the established system of quality control. Serves as the primary contact for peer reviews received and conducted by the OIG.
Assists the AIGA in ensuring that audits and projects are performed timely and in accordance with established professional and quality standards. This includes performance audits, financial-related audits, compliance audits, attestation engagements and administrative projects.
Administers audit technology to suit requirements for reporting and implementation of audit methodology to ensure compliance with standards. Ensures that staff is properly trained on the automated work paper system and properly utilizing the system in accordance with audit policies.
Assists in responding to Congressional requests, semi-annual reporting to Congress and other special reports, as assigned.
Represents the OIG to external and internal stakeholders including LSC management, LSC grantee management, Board of Directors and Congress.
General
Strong leadership and management skills; able to make sound, well-informed and objective decisions. Expert knowledge of GAGAS, AICPA standards and other professional standards; excellent written communication skills with demonstrated ability to produce professional, well-written products that require minimal editing; excellent oral communication and interpersonal
skills with demonstrated ability to effectively reach different audiences, including all levels of OIG management, and manage conflicts; unimpeachable integrity and personal ethics, strong commitment to principles of diversity; high degree of flexibility, capacity for self-management, and attention to detail; strong organizational skills and ability to plan and manage multiple priorities and shifting priorities; understanding of and commitment to organizational mission and goals; ability to coach, influence, motivate, challenge, and inspire confidence among others; able to fairly and equitably apply LSC personnel policies; ability to develop and lead high performance/high morale teams and to foster teamwork; demonstrated experience working in and leading cross-functional teams in a mission-driven organization; and expert technical knowledge, including audit management software. Some travel may be required.
Technical/Specialized
A bachelor's degree in accounting or in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. A minimum of 10 years of audit experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling a minimum of 14 years. Demonstrated expert ability in auditing and accounting. Expertise performing a wide range of performance, compliance and financial-related audits. Strong working knowledge of GAGAS, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Significant experience administering an audit program. Strong proficiency with automated work papers and ability to administer, implement, train, and monitor usage of software. Knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to LSC, OIGs and to non-profit corporations is a plus.
A graduate degree and / or relevant certification, e.g. CPA, CISA, CIA, or CMA, are desired. Experience with a Certified Public Accounting firm and/or a Federal Office of Inspector General is a plus.
Education
A bachelor's degree in accounting or in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. A minimum of 10 years of audit experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling a minimum of 14 years. Demonstrated expert ability in auditing and accounting. Expertise performing a wide range of performance, compliance and financial-related audits. Strong working knowledge of GAGAS, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Significant experience administering an audit program. Strong proficiency with automated work papers and ability to administer, implement, train, and monitor usage of software. Knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to LSC, OIGs and to non-profit corporations is a plus.
A graduate degree and / or relevant certification, e.g. CPA, CISA, CIA, or CMA, are desired. Experience with a Certified Public Accounting firm and/or a Federal Office of Inspector General is a plus.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Submit a complete application (provide all of the information requested and answer all of the questions) and attach a résumé and cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Apply directly on our website at: www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/careers.
Note: If reasonable accommodation in the application process is required, please notify OHR at 202-295-1571 or jobs@lsc.gov.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
LSC embraces diversity as a core value. We recognize that our success as a corporation depends on creating and maintaining a diverse team of talented professionals, and we are committed to a workplace that reflects and supports diverse individual backgrounds and perspectives. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and non-discrimination includes race, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, personal appearance, genetic information, political affiliation, marital status, family responsibilities, disability and status as a veteran, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws or regulation. We strive to have a workplace that is comfortable and welcoming for everyone. LSC is an equal opportunity employer.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Submit a complete application (provide all of the information requested and answer all of the questions) and attach a résumé and cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Apply directly on our website at: www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/careers.
Note: If reasonable accommodation in the application process is required, please notify OHR at 202-295-1571 or jobs@lsc.gov.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
LSC embraces diversity as a core value. We recognize that our success as a corporation depends on creating and maintaining a diverse team of talented professionals, and we are committed to a workplace that reflects and supports diverse individual backgrounds and perspectives. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and non-discrimination includes race, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, personal appearance, genetic information, political affiliation, marital status, family responsibilities, disability and status as a veteran, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws or regulation. We strive to have a workplace that is comfortable and welcoming for everyone. LSC is an equal opportunity employer.
