About Dayton Public Schools

Dayton Public Schools (DPS) is situated in the 4th largest metropolitan area in Ohio and serves approximately 12,500 students in 27 preschool, elementary, middle, and high schools. Known as the Birthplace of Aviation, Dayton has a long history of innovation, and a rich higher education community including Central State University, Wilberforce University, Sinclair College, Wright State University, and University of Dayton, all nearby. We are also proud of our arts and culture scene, and we boast over 16,000 acres of outdoor recreation including parks, hiking trails, and open green spaces. Our district spans 49 square miles and has approximately 2,300 dedicated staff. Students attending Dayton have benefited from a rich athletic history, one-to-one technology, the College Credit Plus Program, Challenging Learning Centers, and the expansion of Project Lead the Way and STEM programming. The mission of DPS is to equip our students to achieve success in a global society by implementing an effective and rigorous curriculum with fidelity.

About the Internal Auditor Position

The seven-member Board of Education of the Dayton Public Schools is seeking an objective Internal Auditor to add value and improve our operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. This position will report administratively to the Board and functionally to the Finance Committee of the Board. This is one of four (4) key leadership positions that report to the Board of Education including the Superintendent, responsible for academic success, the Business Manager, responsible for operations, and the Treasurer, responsible for Finance and Accounting. The Internal Auditor must be a results-oriented self-starter with demonstrated knowledge and experience in accounting, auditing, and compliance.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

Determine the internal audit scope and cycle and develop and execute the internal operational, financial, performance, compliance, and electronic data processing audit plan for the district

• Prepare a comprehensive, long-range program of audit coverage identifying those activities subject to audit, evaluating their significance, and assessing the degree of risk inherent in each activity.
• Conduct performance, financial, and compliance audits of the District’s departments, positions, programs, and activities to evaluate the necessity and effectiveness of them to improve district operations.
• Analyze various activities and programs to ascertain whether they comply with Board directives and applicable federal, state, or local laws and regulations.
• Provide clear and concise audit reports, identifying any findings and outlining recommendations and resolutions, within a reasonable timeframe.
• Study policies and procedures and compare the district’s written rules and expectations to the actual operations, practices and activities.

Evaluate risk and ensure compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures and recommend appropriate controls to the Board and district leadership.

• Develop and drive new, innovative practices that significantly minimize risks or improve compliance with legal/financial reporting requirements.
• Build and maintain a working relationship with the State Auditor's office, and help with the preparation and support of a state audit.
• Manage the fraud investigations email account/phone hotline and coordinate and oversee investigative activities to detect, deter, prevent, and eradicate fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, and ethical misconduct.

Partner and collaborate with the district’s leadership team to understand and assess the footprint of the district and support efficient and effective operations and financial management strategies

• Consult with and provide organizational and management assistance to other departments to streamline and better serve the students of Dayton Public Schools.
• Work closely with the Treasurer to increase the financial efficiency of the district.
• Research laws and regulations, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements.
• Support special projects around internal control and process improvements.
• Provide ad-hoc support to re-engineering or investigative activities of other departments upon request.
• Serve as a liaison with the Finance Committee of the Board of Education.