TDI - Financial Regulation - Auditor III (Title Ex

Overview

This position performs highly complex (senior-level) compliance audits of title insurance agencies to determine compliance with Texas Insurance Code rules and regulations. Work includes audit, investigation, and review of records, reports, financial statements, and management practices to ensure legal compliance with state statutes and internal regulations. This role may serve as lead auditor on an audit team and provide guidance to others.

This is a remote work position. No office will be provided. Candidates must have a secure, dedicated workspace with reliable broadband internet service.

Responsibilities

• Review guaranty file documentation for compliance
• Evaluate escrow accounting system internal controls and procedures
• Draft audit reports
• Test abstract plants for status and completeness
• Review financial statements to determine the financial condition of agents
• Recalculate title premium charges
• Conduct special investigations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major course in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field
• 1.5 years of experience in an accounting or auditing position
• Submit all transcripts from academic institutions from which relevant course credit was earned
• Regular work attendance
• Travel may be required for up to 75% of the time
• If travel is 10% or more, you must maintain a state of Texas Drivers License
• Must be eligible for the bond-related provisions of Insurance Code Section 401.106 and take the oath required by Insurance Code Section 401.105

Substitution language: Education and experience relevant to position requirements may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of:
  • State laws, rules, procedures, and regulations relevant to job requirements
  • Basic auditing and accounting techniques
  • General office practices and administrative procedures
  • General understanding of business law and practices
  • Title insurance regulations
• Demonstrated skill in:
  • Problem solving and critical thinking
  • Using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint
  • Using personal computers to enter and extract data from related systems and programs such as Centralized Accounting Payroll and Personnel (CAPPS) and other systems required to perform the job
  • Operating a motor vehicle safely and courteously in compliance with traffic laws
  • Developing clear and concise conclusions
  • Professional verbal and written communication
  • Strong organization and resource management
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Communicate and work effectively with a wide range of people with varied skills, knowledge, and backgrounds
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
  • Analyze and solve work-related problems and work independently on a variety of administrative work and technical assignments
  • Manage and coordinate multiple tasks and priorities to meet necessary deadlines
  • Work independently and as a team player with minimal supervision
  • Satisfy requirements to maintain fully qualified driving status
  • Apply critical thinking to analyze and solve work problems and analyze and evaluate compliance trends
  • Read, comprehend, and apply rules or statutes to determine compliance
  • Handle multiple tasks and manage conflicting priorities

Additional Job Details

• Remote work; no office provided by the department
• Candidates must be available during the agreed upon work schedule for meetings and collaboration via Microsoft Teams and other applications during regular business hours

Compensation & Benefits

Benefits of working at the organization include:

• Flexible work schedules
• Work-life balance
• 96 hours of accrued vacation a year
• 96 hours of accrued sick leave a year
• 20+ holidays every year
• Career advancement opportunities
• Free parking
• 401(k) and 457 Programs
• State of Texas retirement plan with a lifetime annuity through the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS)
• Free comprehensive medical insurance for full-time employees and 50% off premium costs for dependents
• Optional benefits like dental, vision, life insurance, and many more
• Qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Some benefits for part-time employees are earned proportionately to the hours worked

Location

Austin, Texas (Capitol Complex; Barbara Jordan Building; 1601 Congress Avenue)

Visa/Work Authorization

This position does not sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.