Audit Manager (Performance/Operational)

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Manages complex work in support of operational and contract audit activities for major capital projects, professional services, internal processes or programs, and information technology systems to ensure audits are completed on time, within budget, comply with applicable laws and regulations, and meet department quality standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Systems, or a related field
Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience conducting contract, performance or information system audits; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

Nice To Haves

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred, based on area of assignment
Experience leading complex audits and supervising audit staff in public sector, large-scale capital projects, professional services, or IT environments
Experience preparing executive-level audit reports and presenting findings to senior leadership and/or governing boards
Experience applying government auditing standards in a performance audit environment
Possession of a valid and active Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Responsibilities

Oversees and manages individual auditors and leads audit teams on complex audit projects requiring specialized knowledge in construction, professional services, information technology systems, and internal processes and programs
Reviews and comments on work papers to ensure compliance with audit standards and audit quality requirements
Evaluates organizational procedures and performs financial, operational, compliance, and IT (Information Technology) audits
Obtains and analyzes accounting records, systems data, background information, management reports, and all other documents necessary in conducting complex audits
Interviews senior departmental management and other necessary personnel on sensitive, confidential, or complex issues related to the projects they are leading
Reviews, analyzes, monitors, and audits internal controls relating to information systems and/or procedures
Prepares audit workplans, develops audit techniques, and tests controls in a diverse information systems environment
Analyzes and evaluates operational policies and procedures, management and organizational structures, and control environments of departments processing information on computers, including mainframe, microcomputers, and personal computers; identifies process risks
Documents and prioritizes audit findings and compiles and organizes work papers in accordance with audit guidelines
Follows up on audit recommendations to ensure corrective actions are taken
Conducts surveys and studies on complex fiscal or management issues
Responds to supervisory and quality assurance review notes
Prioritizes audit findings and prepares audit reports that prompt appropriate departmental management actions
Reviews audit findings with appropriate departments and recommends improvement of procedures and methods of control
Coordinates with departmental management on replies to audit reports and corrective action plans
Prepares and presents audit reports to executive management and the Board of Directors
Prepares statement of work for outsourced reviews and studies and monitors projects
Supervises, trains, and motivates assigned staff
May be required to perform other related job duties