City Auditor

City of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans, develops and manages the City’s independent audit function, including performance and financial-related audits of City departments, programs, and activities. Duties include but are not limited to: project management, quality assurance, audit planning, office administration, coaching and on-the job training of audit staff in performance audit methods and skills, and interacting with senior management and elected officials when needed. Provides direction to a group of managers engaged in multiple activities related to the audit function; establishes operating policies; provides management coaching and guidance; builds relationships across department and City organizations; and develops and manages organizational budget. Plans for the long-term talent needs of the organization; identifies, coaches, and mentors employees for future positions. Direction received is very general and focuses on strategic objectives and is typically collaborative in nature. This is a policy-making level of management and is considered "upper" management.

Requirements

Knowledge of government auditing standards.
Broad and detailed knowledge of the functions led.
Knowledge of general management principles and approaches.
Advanced knowledge of core technical and/or operations issues related to area of assignment.
Exceptional leadership and motivational skills.
Skill in identifying strategic issues and developing long-term resolutions.
Ability to visualize and plan organization operations to accomplish strategic goals.
Exceptional ability to build complex relationships within organization and with external constituents/partners.

Responsibilities

Performs, directs and/or supervises the audit of City operations, programs, and contracts authorized by City Council, state, or federal law.
Conducts program and financial audits of City activities to determine the proper allocation, management and use of resources including public funds, personnel, property, equipment, and space consistent with the objectives intended by the authorizing entity or enabling legislation.
Provides financial analysis and recommendations regarding new initiatives, contracts, and/or legislation originating across City government.
Determines the effectiveness and efficiency of organization, programs, activities, functions, or policies, including identification of any causes of inefficiencies or uneconomical practices, such as inadequacies in management information systems, internal administrative procedures, organization structure, use of resources, allocation of personnel, purchasing policies, or equipment.
Determines whether financial and other reports are being provided that disclose fairly, accurately, and fully all information that is required by law. Determines whether management has established adequate operating and administrative procedures and practices, systems or accounting internal controls, and internal management controls.
Determines the presence of fraud, abuse, or illegal acts in activities of the City.
Writes and coordinates the development of audit finding reports including all documentation required to support findings.
Staffs and provides analyses for various executive and legislative task forces to make audit recommendations on issues of substantial public concern.
Submits an annual audit schedule to the audit board for review and comment.
Keeps the Mayor, audit board, and Council informed regarding audit plans, results and trends, and major audit findings which may impact the City.
Presents and explains City audits of all types to Commissioners, concerned agencies, financial institutions, the public, and the media.
Advises the Mayor and Council regarding financial and budgetary policy, debt issuance, and the financial impact of proposed projects and legislation.
Submits an annual report to advise the Mayor and Council regarding audits completed, major findings, corrective actions taken by administrative managers, and significant findings which have not been fully addressed by management.
Monitors audit activities to ensure all audits are performed professionally, accurately, and on a timely basis.
Supervises, directs, and evaluates staff; handles employee concerns, problems, employee performance reviews, discipline, promotions, transfers, and hiring.
Establishes organization strategy and policy within required legislative or executive limitations; modifies organization to achieve objectives.
Provides direction to assigned professional staff performing analytical or project management tasks in support of operations and provides guidance to assigned managers and directors.
Prepares the annual audit plan, allocating resources, tracking progress, and making adjustments as needed.
Maintains CPE requirements for certifications.
May perform other duties as assigned.