Senior Director, Audit

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority • Los Angeles, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County. Description Serves as an independent and objective internal advocate for effective and efficient policies, practices, and internal controls; a resource to management for providing insight about opportunities for improvement and for complying with applicable rules, regulations and laws; and a resource to the Metro Board to help ensure that public funds and assets are used properly and effectively by Metro. The position directs the planning, development and operations of the Performance Audit function within Management Audit Services, including oversight of its programs, policies, procedures, and personnel. The role leads the agency's wide risk assessment process that informs the Annual Audit Plan. The position is also responsible for enhancing and maintaining the unit's quality control system to ensure all audit activities meet applicable auditing standards.

Requirements

• A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Bachelor's degree - Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Economics, Finance, or a related field
• Five years of relevant management-level experience conducting internal audits in a public or governmental entity
• 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 Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) preferred
• Experience leading performance/operational audit teams in a complex organizational environment
• Experience leading agency-wide risk assessment and audit plan development processes
• Experience presenting audit findings to executive leadership, audit committees or boards.
• Experience applying government auditing standards in a performance audit environment.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, implements, evaluates, and directs the activities, programs, policies, procedures, and personnel of the Internal Audit Unit
• Ensures that audit work performed by assigned staff and reports comply with departmental policies and procedures and meet applicable auditing standards
• Directs the Contract Audit function, including timely completion of pre-award, incurred cost, and close-out audits of contracts for construction, Architecture and Engineering (A&E), professional services, and other Metro contractor or consultant proposals for new or changed work
• Directs the Performance Audit function, including timely completion of audits for process improvement, reliability of financial and operational information, adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, information system controls, and efficiency and effectiveness of operations
• Directs the Financial and Compliance Audit function, including timely completion of legally mandated audits, grant audits, and other regulatory compliance audits
• Directs the Follow-Up Unit for timely completion of corrective actions to audit findings
• Monitors the work efforts of assigned staff to ensure progress is achieved
• Coordinates audits performed by external auditors
• Assists the Chief Auditor with strategic planning for the department and monitors completion of annual audit plan and the department's adherence to its quality control system
• Participates in the performance of agency-wide risk assessment and preparation of annual audit plan
• Advocates for strong internal controls and risk management practices within the organization
• Recommends improvements to enhance internal quality processes
• Assists in the development of high impact audit reports
• Ensures that applicable laws, rules, and regulations are followed, and resources are effectively managed
• Collaborates with management in identifying solutions to issues
• Prepares and presents reports and recommendations to management and the Board of Directors
• Serves as audit liaison to outside governmental agencies and funding sources
• Represents Metro at meetings, conferences, and public events
• Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees
• May be required to perform other related job duties

Benefits

• Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability.
• Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior