Senior Performance Auditor (Performance Auditor II)

City of Portland•1221 SW 4th Ave, OR

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City Auditor is seeking an experienced professional with the ability to conduct complex reviews of government programs. The Performance Auditor II position in the Portland Auditor’s Office is the equivalent to a Senior Auditor at other audit organizations. The Senior Performance Auditor is part of a seven-person audit team supervised by the Director of Audit Services. Together, we analyze the performance and management of City operations, recommend changes to improve services, coordinate the City’s external financial audit, and operate the City’s Fraud Hotline. The Auditor is an elected position, independent of City Council and accountable only to the public. The Auditor’s Office ensures open and accountable government by providing impartial reviews and investigations, access to public information, and services to City government and the public. It employs nearly 50 people across seven divisions. Successful candidates will demonstrate a record of professional experience in government oversight and accountability; a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and the ability to manage a variety of assignments.

Requirements

Knowledge of principles, practices and standards of governmental auditing
Knowledge of project management and organizational skills
Knowledge of research techniques
Knowledge of program evaluation and performance and procedural analysis
Ability to analyze complex operations, organizational issues and problems, evaluate alternatives and reach sound, logical, fact-based conclusions and recommendations and communicate them effectively
Ability to develop and execute multipart audit plans
Ability to collect, evaluate, and interpret a broad range of data, either in electronic, written, statistical, or narrative form
Ability to perform complex analyses of financial, budgetary, operational, and organizational issues
Ability to evaluate alternatives and reach logical and fact-based conclusions and recommendations
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to present conclusions and recommendations clearly, logically, and persuasively to diverse audiences
Ability to prepare concise and comprehensive reports, correspondence, and other documents appropriate to the audience
Experience working with a broad range of individuals and diverse communities
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, public administration, public policy, journalism, program evaluation or related field (e.g. science, technology, engineering, and math)
Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, operations, government or public-sector auditing

Nice To Haves

Experience ensuring equitable operations or program outcomes
Experience making workplaces and/or public spaces more inclusive
Exposure to inequities or disparities and actions taken to help resolve them

Responsibilities

Leading project teams in performing a variety of complex and sensitive management, performance, and other specialized audits
Monitor, integrate, and evaluate work performed by audit staff or consultants
Prepare audit scope, objectives, and audit plan
Determine audit milestones
Determine techniques and processes
Identify issues
Analyze findings and make recommendations
Communicate audit results to those responsible for programs subject to audit
Oversee completion of tasks in accordance with applicable policies and generally accepted government auditing standards
Conducting administrative, operational, financial, and management studies and audits of City activities, functions, and programs
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and equity, and solve problems
Drafting audit reports that are clear, concise, and targeted to specific audiences
Finalize reports with input from senior management and City Auditor
Conduct quality reviews of audit findings, conclusions, and recommendations
Review audit reports for support statements, internal consistency, clarity, context, and assurance that information is accurate and consistent with generally accepted government auditing standards