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 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
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

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) preferred
Experience leading or coordinating external peer reviews and internal quality self-assessment programs under the Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book) and/or the Global Internal Audit Standards (Red Book).
Experience leading audit teams on complex performance audits while managing staff performance to maximize overall project impact while meeting deadlines.
Experience leading the design, development, and execution of an agency-wide risk assessment to build an annual audit plan.
Experience designing and implementing audit programs that integrate data analytics for large, complex data sets.

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