Description

Our Culture: The Missouri Department of Conservation supports a culture of trusted professionals that is dedicated to our mission, responsible stewards, and believe in One MDC.

Benefits Include: Paid vacation, sick leave and (13) paid holidays, Health insurance, Flexible schedule, Professional employee development and training, Clothing allowance, State retirement plan, Employee Credit Union, Deferred compensation saving and investment plan, Tuition reimbursement, Cafeteria program, Paid life insurance, Paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance, Employee wellness and assistance programs, and State Discounts.

To learn more about the job, feel free to contact the hiring supervisor, Jason A. Sumners, at Jason.Sumners@mdc.mo.gov or at 573-522-4115, ext. 3212, during regular business hours. We would love to hear from you!

Summary/Objective

Coordinate and conduct complex financial, management and operational audits of Department activities and business practices.

Essential Job Duties

• Coordinate and conduct complex financial, management, programmatic, and operational audits of Department activities and business practices by verifying and examining accounting records, statements, invoices, policies, procedures, laws and other statistical information, and recommends appropriate corrective action for identified problems.
• Audits may include internal operations and/or or external contracts/organizations.  Audit activities may include evaluation of financial records, operational controls, compliance with program policies and procedures, program performance, and state and federal laws and regulations.
• Prepare reports and findings and makes recommendations for improvement and corrections.
• Develop and administer the Department’s overall audit program including reporting at Conservation Commission meetings. Consult with Department employees and/or individuals outside the agency regarding questions or concerns with audit results.
• Prepare Commission actions and correspondence for Director’s signature.
• Review draft legislation, proposed regulation changes, reports and professional journals to keep informed on developing issues affecting Department and State resources.
• Coordinate the hiring or contracting of independent audit resources.
• Recommend modifications or creation of Department policies, procedures and practices as required by audit findings.
• On a monthly basis, run reports of persons who are eligible to have their hunting, fishing, and trapping privileges revoked due to an accumulation of points associated with wildlife code violations.  Oversee process to notify such individuals of their right to a hearing prior to revocation. For the individuals that request an informal hearing, sit on the three-person informal hearing panel, and preside over the hearing. Prior to each Commission meeting, prepare recommendations to the Commission regarding those individuals who are being recommended for permit privilege revocation.  
• Serve as the Department's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator and track and assist with processing ADA grievances and requests for accommodations.  Duties also include coordinating ADA-related policies and coordinating training of staff by outside experts as needed.  
• Ensure compliance with the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for the Department.

Ancillary Job Duties

• Serve as primary Department contact with the State Auditor’s Office.
• Facilitate, coordinate, and/or participate in Department and multi-Division efforts including internal task forces, committees, planning efforts and meetings.
• Serve on the Department's Hunting Incident Review Committee.
• Attend Commission Executive Sessions and meetings to discuss audit findings and revocations associated with hunting, fishing, and trapping wildlife code violations.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.  The Missouri Department of Conservation reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises.  This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.  Management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, functions, and requirements.
Exemption Status/Special Notes

This position has been determined to be Exempt according to the Fair Labor Standards Act.  Employees must agree to accept compensatory time in lieu of cash payments in accordance with the Department's Compensatory Time Off and Overtime Policy. 

Salaried and hourly employees are expected to use a mobile device-cellular phone for Department business, as needed. 

MDC promotes a Tobacco-Free (smoke and smokeless) working environment.

The Department of Conservation will only hire United States citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States.  All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification" (Form I-9) and produce requested documentation after employment.

Candidates seeking initial employment or re-employment must submit to a drug screen following offer of employment.

All persons employed with the state of Missouri shall file all state income tax forms and pay all state income taxes owed.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business administration or closely related field.
• At least six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience in positions demonstrating a knowledge and application of auditing standards, generally accepted accounting principles and practices, business practices and statistical analysis, audit management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with electronic auditing software (ACL) and other data mining preferred.
• A Master’s Degree in an applicable field and/or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) license is preferred. Experience in forensic accounting is preferred.
• Must maintain a valid, current driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and application of auditing standards, generally accepted accounting principles and practices, business practices and statistical analysis.
• Ability to make independent decisions and act quickly and decisively on the determined course of action.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of all types of groups, Department staff and the general public.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and assist in resolving conflicts.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with Department personnel and the general public.
• Ability to develop and present programs to individuals and groups.

Work Environment

Regularly work in a standard office environment.

Physical Abilities

• Remain stationary up to 70% of the time.
• Regularly communicate and exchange accurate information.
• Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less; three-dimensional vision; precise hand-eye coordination.
• Regularly lift up to 10 pounds.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.