DIRECTOR, INTERNAL AUDIT

Company: The GEO Group, Inc.
Location: Boca Raton
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

Facility: INTERNAL AUDITPay: $Bonus (if applicable): Shift: Benefits: Employees working a normal work week (30 hours or more) will enjoy a competitive benefits package for an energized workforce with options for you and your family including:--- Paid time off --- Paid holidays --- 401(k) --- 401(k) matching --- Health Insurance --- Dental Insurance--- Vision Insurance --- Life Insurance --- Flexible spending account--- Health savings account --- Tuition Reimbursement --- Reduced tuition rates--- Employee discount --- Employee assistance program --- Pet insurance--- Disability Insurance --- Paid training --- Other benefits available Equal Opportunity Employer.Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.Who We Are:GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.Why Work for GEO:

• At GEO, we believe that diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are integral parts of our company's success.
• We believe that work is more than a place you go every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.Job Summary: The Director of Internal Audit is responsible for preparing and implementing a risk-based audit plan to assess, report, and suggest improvements for the company's key operational and finance activities and internal controls. Additionally, this position identifies and assists in documenting existing internal finance and disclosure controls, implements and documents new internal controls, and establishes internal monitoring functions to audit the company's compliance. Finally, this position is also responsible for assessing the company's compliance with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Organizes, directs, and controls the Internal Audit department and the work of the internal audit staff. Performs typical management duties including making recommendations for hiring, discipline, promotion, and termination.
  • Identifies, understands, and documents processes and procedures surrounding internal controls.
  • Prepares and updates a comprehensive risk-based audit plan for evaluating the effectiveness of controls in place and compliance with company policies.
  • Monitors and audits the company's compliance with established internal controls to ensure they are functioning as planned and that they are updated as necessary.
  • Assists management in maintaining processes and function to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of2002 and any related SEC follow-on pronouncements.
  • Coordinates audit activities with external auditors to ensure proper audit coverage, elimination of duplicated efforts, and improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of audit activities relating to Sarbanes-Oxley control testing. Assists external auditors with their year-end audit procedures.
  • Briefs the Sarbanes-Oxley Steering Committee on the status of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance efforts and results of control testing.
  • Plans, staffs, executes, and reports results for audits of the Company's business units.
  • Briefs and issue reports to the Audit Committee and senior management on results of business unit audit activities and findings.
  • Reviews Business Management department processes and recommends improvement.
  • Recommends policy and procedure changes as appropriate.

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