Information Systems Auditor

Nashville, TN
Full Time
Entry Level
Information Systems Auditor

Are you curious about how technology works behind the scenes?
Do you want to apply your skills to help keep state government systems secure and reliable for millions of Tennesseans?
The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury is seeking an Information Systems Auditor to join our team. In this role, you will evaluate the security, reliability, and compliance of the technology systems that power state government—helping protect taxpayer dollars and strengthen essential public services.    

As a Comptroller employee, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our mission of making government work better and producing meaningful audit work, all while having the time to enjoy life outside of work with our flexible scheduling and 37.5-hour standard workweeks.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Evaluating the effectiveness of information technology controls and practices across state government entities, including areas such as security, access, change management, and contingency planning.
  • Collaborating with financial and performance audit teams to integrate information systems control testing into broader audit objectives.
  • Producing neat, concise, logical, and well-supported working papers that comply with auditing standards and best practices.
  • Preparing audit findings, writing audit reports, and developing recommendations that comply with Government Auditing Standards.
  • Evaluating audit methods and using new technologies to improve audit efficiency and impact while maintaining high audit quality.
  • Professionally representing the Comptroller’s Office and communicating clearly with auditees and team members.
  • Presenting audit results to the Tennessee General Assembly’s Joint Government Operations Committee and the state’s Information Systems Council.
Qualifications
You are qualified for this position if you meet the following criteria:
  • Graduate of an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, computer information systems, computer science, information security, or data analytics.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong critical thinking skills
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Eager and able to quickly learn and apply new technologies
Travel
Overnight travel is limited and dependent upon assignment. Assignments are based on business need, but employee preference for travel is taken into consideration.

Compensation
The Comptroller’s Office offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes twelve days of annual leave, twelve days of sick leave, insurance plans, a pension retirement plan, a 401(k), college fee waivers, and much more. Our Office values work-life balance with a standard 37.5-hour workweek and flexible schedules for employees, which include the ability to work from home. Learn more about the benefits and employment perks we have to offer. 

About Our Office
The Office of the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury is responsible for the audit of state and local governmental entities and participates in the general financial and administrative management and oversight of state government.  We strive to deliver on our mission to make government work better, and we believe our success depends on finding opportunities for employees to help us reach our goals and answer challenges that make things better.
Our Office is recognized nationally for its professional expertise and commitment to making government work better. We consistently rank as a Top Workplace and we are proud to foster an environment that values accountability and supports your growth.
We are looking for a professional to join our team who will commit to delivering exceptional work that helps us make government work better.  Learn more about us at www.comptroller.tn.gov.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Pursuant to the Comptroller of the Treasury’s Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the Office is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the Comptroller’s policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person’s race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, sexual orientation, transgender and gender identity status, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.

NOTICE: This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

 
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