Chief Auditor

City of Hartford, CT • Hartford, CT

30d

About The Position

This is highly responsible supervisory auditing work in performing and directing independent examinations and evaluations of City activities. Work is performed under standard operating procedures and under the administrative direction of the Internal Audit Commission and/or Council which reviews work through reports and meetings for effectiveness in achieving objectives. Plans, directs, implements and evaluates an annual audit plan which is presented to Council and the administration for review and approval. Supervises the preparation of quarterly activity reports to Council and the administration of audit activity, findings and recommendations. Supervises the activities of a staff of auditors, accountants or other staff engaged in the work of the unit. Maintains contact with the City administration, department heads, City council committee members when conducting audits. Examines, or causes to be examined, any and all administration records and property, and interviews City employees in conducting audits. Maintains procedures and audit practices that are consistent with the code of ethics of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Appraises and verifies the accuracy and adequacy of records, systems and controls. Makes recommendations for changes and improvements of City operations that result in better control, accountability or improves services or costs efficiency. Serves on special task forces and attends council and council committee meetings. The above essential duties and responsibilities are not intended as a comprehensive list; they are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may be required to perform additional related duties. This is a Classified Non-Union position. The examination will include rating your training and experience as described on your application and may include a written test, an oral test or a combination thereof. All parts of the examination, including rating and tests, will be related to the requirements of the position. The examination will be designed to measure:

Requirements

• Extensive Knowledge of: Public management auditing, accounting, financial control and municipal finance and related activities.
• Considerable Knowledge of: The operations of various departments of City government.
• Ability to: Plan and direct the work of a staff of auditors, accountants and other staff.
• Ability to: Communicate effectively orally and in writing with senior management, Council members and City staff.
• Ability to: Establish and maintain effective work relations with others encountered in audit situations, co-workers and City officials.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting or business administration and extensive experience in auditing, including governmental auditing and supervision of auditing.
• A COPY OF YOUR DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION. A DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT SUBMITTED WILL BE VERIFIED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
• If selected, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a city physician, a drug and alcohol screening, and a background check.
• If appointed, you will serve 12 months of probation.
• Application must be completed in its entirety, including required documentation. Applications without proper documentation shall result in your disqualification.
• All correspondence and information concerning the application and testing process will occur via email, unless otherwise requested at the time of application.
• Please be sure to check your junk and spam email for all recruitment communication.
• Applications via facsimile or email are not accepted.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, implements and evaluates an annual audit plan which is presented to Council and the administration for review and approval.
• Supervises the preparation of quarterly activity reports to Council and the administration of audit activity, findings and recommendations.
• Supervises the activities of a staff of auditors, accountants or other staff engaged in the work of the unit.
• Maintains contact with the City administration, department heads, City council committee members when conducting audits.
• Examines, or causes to be examined, any and all administration records and property, and interviews City employees in conducting audits.
• Maintains procedures and audit practices that are consistent with the code of ethics of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Appraises and verifies the accuracy and adequacy of records, systems and controls.
• Makes recommendations for changes and improvements of City operations that result in better control, accountability or improves services or costs efficiency.
• Serves on special task forces and attends council and council committee meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support