Assistant Director of the Bureau of Fire Relief Audits

The Department of the Auditor General (DAG) is seeking a highly organized and detailed-oriented individual to join the department’s Bureau of Fire Relief Audits as an Assistant Director. This position is eligible for student loan forgiveness and provides excellent health, savings, and retirement benefits. The biggest benefit of all is the positive impact you will create when you join out team’s mission to make Pennsylvania stronger by improving government accountability, transparency, and the effective use of taxpayer dollars!

As an Assistant Director of the Bureau of Fire Relief Audits (BFRA), you will assist the Director to oversee BFRA’s operations and auditing processes. Employees in the BFRA ensure that Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations’ (VFRFAs) funds are spent according to state law. VFRAs are non-profit organizations established to afford financial protection to volunteer firefighters who suffer misfortune as a result of their efforts. VFRAs receive state aid from a two-percent state tax on fire insurance purchased by Pennsylvania residents from insurance companies outside the state. These funds are used to pay for insurance to protect firefighters, purchase fire equipment, and to cover volunteer training expenses. VFRAs are distinctly separate legal entities from fire companies. The Assistant Director will motivate and empower bureau-wide teamwork and act as a mentor for audit managers, supervisors, and staff for professional development.

 
 Our ideal candidate will have the ability to:

• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Prepare bureau policies and procedures
• Proficiently navigate PC/applications/systems
• Prepare and deliver presentations
• Evaluate and improve program processes
• Create written communication
• Apply strategic goals and objectives

Work Schedule and Additional Information: 

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Occasional travel required to Harrisburg Finance Building.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Degree from an accredited college or university with at least 12 credits in accounting/auditing and 2-5 years experience in supervising and performing Audit functions.

Additional Requirements:

• You must reside in Pennsylvania.
• You must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• One or more of the following certificates:
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
  • Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP)
  • Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply:

• Your application must include a resume.
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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