Internal Audit Manager - Austin Financial Services

City of Austin•Austin, TX

1d•$89,880 - $115,100•Hybrid

About The Position

The Internal Audit Manager serves as Chief Audit Executive for a City department and leads a team of internal auditors within the Austin Financial Services Department. The role oversees auditing work that investigates, reviews, and analyzes financial information, internal controls, operational performance, and management practices to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures and applicable local, state, and federal laws, statutes, and guidelines. The manager leads the development and implementation of the department’s internal audit charter, policies, procedures, methodologies, and templates. The position oversees the internal audit unit’s budget, staffing, resources, and performance; develops audit plans and risk assessments; directs audits, special projects, and fraud investigations; and coaches auditors in their professional development. The manager reviews audit work and reports, communicates and presents findings, approves and issues final reports, and ensures the audit function follows applicable professional standards and quality assurance requirements. The position has full supervisory responsibility, including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendations for dismissal. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Telework opportunities may be available after an initial training period; schedules may change to meet departmental business needs. The position is based at 721 Barton Springs Road in Austin, Texas, and may involve travel to multiple work locations.

Requirements

Four-year degree in accounting, business, social sciences, public administration, or a related field.
Five years of relevant experience, including three years of lead or supervisory experience.
A master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.
A CIA, CGAP, CPA, or CFE certification is required.
One additional audit-related certification is required.
Knowledge of internal control review and evaluation concepts and auditing procedures.
Knowledge of enterprise risk management methodologies, statistical analysis, performance measurement, audit project management, budgeting, process improvement, government management principles, and customer service methodologies.
Knowledge of investigation principles and practices, including applying them to fraud investigations involving government activities and resources.
Effective oral and written communication skills in a local government setting; effective leadership, decision-making, analytical, and conceptual skills.
Skills in developing and implementing policies and procedures; budget and economic analysis; examining financial and operational information systems; providing audit recommendations; overseeing fraud investigation, detection, and control projects; and handling conflict and uncertainty.
Ability to direct, plan, prioritize, and assign staff work; manage multiple projects, resources, and timelines; maintain high ethical standards, integrity, objectivity, and independence; exercise sound judgment; resolve issues; and coach team members.
Ability to maintain a professional presence and provide relevant, reliable, and accurate information when answering questions or releasing information.
Ability to travel to more than one work location is listed as a preferred qualification.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of City of Austin and departmental auditing policies and procedures.
Knowledge of departmental business operations, including management practices and internal controls.
Knowledge of governmental and/or utility accounting principles.
Experience as a government auditor or internal auditor.
Experience communicating audit findings, risk assessments, and recommendations to management, leadership, and staff through effective verbal and written communication.
Experience with compliance audits.
Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Responsibilities

Develop the internal audit charter, policies, procedures, templates, and methodologies.
Prepare and monitor the internal audit unit’s budget and monitor its performance and resource needs.
Coach, train, and motivate auditors and team members; ensure auditors meet continuing professional education requirements.
Coordinate with other agencies and auditors.
Prepare the annual audit plan and risk assessments of the department or specific processes.
Direct auditors on assigned audits and special projects, and oversee fraud investigations.
Plan audits, including their objectives, scope, and audit programs.
Recommend improvements to processes, controls, and practices.
Review work papers, summaries, and draft audit reports.
Communicate audit results to auditees, approve and issue final audit reports, and present results to the audit committee and/or executive management.
Implement a Quality Assurance and Improvement Program to ensure compliance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
Perform supervisory activities, including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommending dismissal.