Executive Director of Internal Audits – Cleveland Metropolitan Schools

Job Opportunities > Executive Director of Internal Audits – Cleveland Metropolitan Schools

Executive Director of Internal Audits – Cleveland Metropolitan Schools

 

Information                         

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) is the third largest public school system in Ohio, serving more than 36,000 students.

Under The Cleveland Plan, a groundbreaking reform plan created by the community and written into state law, CMSD strives to ensure that every child receives a high-quality education, regardless of the provider. To that end, CMSD lets families choose which District schools their children attend, with options that include STEM, the arts, single-gender education, International Baccalaureate, Montessori and early college.

CMSD also makes sure students have tech and training to prepare them for the future. The District provides a free laptop or tablet to every student and connects every family that needs internet access. Graduating seniors leave commencement with not only a diploma but also a laptop.

Fast Facts:

Enrollment: 36,298

Gender: 51.7 Male, 48.3 Female

Demographics: 63.8% Black, 17.2% Hispanic, 14.5% White, 4.5% Other, 23.2%, Special Education, 100% Economically Disadvantaged, 3.8% Homeless,

5.5% Gifted

 

About the

Cleveland

Community                           

As a city that continues to undergo economic transformation, Cleveland is home to a large share of young and emerging talent, passionate entrepreneurs, and skilled workers. We’re not only a great location to live and work, but we’re also a place you can flourish.

Driven by further investment in helping our business community attract, retain, and grow a stronger workforce, Cleveland is a market where employers are thriving.

Major reinvestment happening across Cleveland has uniquely positioned the City to thrive in the new era of the “Mid-Size” metropolis.

 

Position

Description                           

Reports to: Board of Education and the Chief Financial Officer for day-to-day operation

Directs the Internal Audit Division as an independent appraisal agency while examining and evaluating activities of the District as a service to management, the Board, and the Audit Committee.

 

The successful candidate will be offered a one-year contract. The salary and benefits package will be  competitive within the region and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

 

Position

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and direct the District’s Internal Audit Division
• Evaluate internal controls for both school sites and central office departments and make recommendations to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of controls
• Supervise assigned professional staff and provide on-going feedback, coaching, training, and performance evaluations for staff members
• Review all schools and central administration support to schools at appropriate intervals to determine whether schools are efficiently and effectively planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the operation of the school
• Determine the adequacy and effectiveness of the District’s internal accounting and operating control system need of the District’s students • Participate in the planning, design development, implementation, and operation of major computer-based systems as they affect schools to determine whether they are effective
• Conduct periodic audits of computer-based systems and evaluate major data processing systems to determine whether these systems provide adequate technology support to District schools
• Submit annual plans to the CFO for review and approval and to the CEO and Board (upon request)
• Report to appropriate administrative heads the results of audit examinations, findings, and recommendations
• Evaluate plans or actions taken by schools to correct reported conditions for satisfactory disposition of audit findings
• Provide adequate follow-up on recommendations by obtaining written responses to audit reports from department heads to ensure that adequate, effective, and corrective action is taken
• Conduct search and interview for the vacant position of auditor

 

Position

Qualifications                        • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required

• Certified Public Accountant required • A minimum of 3 years internal audit management experience at a professional level; financial and operational audit experience with public entities, especially school districts, preferred
• Knowledge of Auditor of State rules and regulations
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required
• Working knowledge of EDP concepts and ability to use mainframe and microcomputers

 

Application

Process                                 

Qualified candidates are asked to apply online at www.findingleaders.com including the following:

• Letter of interest
• Resume
• Copy of a current Ohio Treasurer Certificate/License
• References and transcripts

 

Apply at this link:  www.findingleaders.com     

OR

Send a resume and cover letter to: Paul.Pendleton1944@Gmail.com or

Vittardi@wowway.com

 

Tentative

Timetable                               A

Application Due Date: January 19, 2024

Finding Leaders Interviews Begin: By January 19, 2024

CMSD Interviews Begin: By January 26, 2024

CMSD  Decision: Week of February 9, 2024

Employment Begins: ASAP

 

 

Finding leaders

Contacts                                Ed Vittardi: 216-701-0500, vittardi@wowway.com

Lora Garrett: 216-244-2866,  lgar7649@aol.com

Paul Pendleton, 216-225-2787, Paul.Pendleton1944.com