Audit Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Performs highly responsible supervisory, administrative and project management work planning, performing and monitoring risk-based audits of various highly complex operations. Coordinates and supervises the activities of a team of professional auditors.  Assists in the development and execution of the enterprise-wide risk assessment for Board and Clerk Departments. 

Salary: $95,000-$115,000 annually commensurate on experience

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of our customers and provide the highest standards of service

• Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve

• Organizational Excellence- Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations

• Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of the Government Audit Standards, the International Professional Practices Framework, and general auditing principles, practices and procedures.

• Knowledge of the principles of governmental accounting, business management and public administration.

• Knowledge of local, State and federal laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to local government agencies.

• Knowledge of the organization and operations of departments and agencies assigned for audit.

• Knowledge of contract management principles and third party vendor management concepts.

• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

• Ability to plan and develop the objectives, approach, scope and testing methodology for audit engagements in accordance with professional and departmental standards.

• Ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of a professional auditing staff to achieve audit objectives within projected time constraints.

• Ability to analyze and interpret complex accounting and operational data.

• Ability to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of management controls over fiscal and operational activities.

• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in evaluating audit findings for critical and non-critical matters.

• Ability to work effectively with others to build and maintain positive working relationships with audit clients and other external parties. 

• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to use a computer and related software.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below.

• Oversees and participates in audits of highly complex areas to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of management controls, effectiveness and efficiency of activities under review, and compliance with policies, procedures, laws and regulations.

• Supervises audit team members, including discipline and promotion of subordinates; approval of leave and overtime; and evaluation of employee performance.

• Makes recommendations regarding hiring and recruiting efforts and interviews potential job candidates.

• Assists in formulating and completing the annual audit plan and enterprise risk assessment.

• Plans the objectives, approach, scope and testing methodology for audit projects in accordance with professional and departmental standards and project budgets.

• Reviews and evaluates completed work for accuracy, adequacy and presence of sufficient supporting documentation; assures that working papers support findings and conclusions and are in accordance with professional and departmental standards.

• Participates in decisions relating to departmental policies and procedures.

• Makes oral and written presentations identifying areas of improvement or non-compliance and provides recommendations to improve operations, reduce costs and/or mitigate business risks.

• Represents the department in outside meetings and conferences as assigned.

• Completes Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours of training to stay up to date on current auditing trends and technology.

Performs other duties as needed, including those performed by subordinate fiscal, financial, and/or clerical staff.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A Bachelor's degree and possession of a current Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation and five (5) years of supervisory or project management experience as a Professional Auditor.

Or

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a current Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary and requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects; may also require manual dexterity, handling, hearing, mental acuity, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity and responsiveness to changes that include goals, priorities, and needs of the organization and position. This position is fully on-site and requires regular presence in the office. 

JOB CLASS

Unclassified – At-will Employees who serve at the pleasure of the Clerk and do not have appeal rights should they be demoted, suspended, or terminated.

CAREER PATH

• Audit Manager
• Chief Audit Executive

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein.  Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.