Description
City of Surprise
CITY AUDITOR
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WE ARE SEEKING
Our ideal candidate is a principled audit leader with deep expertise in municipal finance and Yellow Book (GAGAS) standards. They possess a sophisticated understanding of complex audit controls and a proven track record in both financial and operational analysis. As a strategic communicator, they bring an extensive professional reporting background necessary to drive public transparency and provide clear, actionable insights to City leadership.
ABOUT THE CITY AUDITOR
The City Auditor is a City Council appointed position, responsible for conducting independent appraisals and strategic evaluation as part of the city’s audit program and annual audit plan, providing a clear and unbiased line of communication to the Mayor and City Council. The City Auditor will bring transparency, objectivity, and accountability in financial, performance, and attestation engagements covering internal controls and compliance.
To provide for the independence of the city audit program, the city auditor will be an appointed official functionally reporting to the audit committee. The City Auditor leads a professional staff which includes a Senior Internal Auditor and Internal Auditor.City Auditor's Mission Statement: To provide independent, objective, accurate and timely auditing services that are designed to improve operations, cultivate transparency and accountability.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended only as general illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. Specific statements of duties not included do not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.- Appoints, supervises, directs, disciplines, and terminates employees under the supervision of the city auditor
- Complies will all city policies and procedures of the city unless inconsistent with Municipal Code
- Develops a flexible, risk-based internal annual audit plan including any risks or control concerns identified by city management. The plan will be submitted to the audit committee for review and approval, as well as periodic updates
- Implements the annual audit plan, as approved, including as appropriate any special tasks or projects requested by city management and the audit committee
- Evaluates the adequacy of actions taken by city management to correct reported deficiencies
- Presents final internal audit reports with management responses and action plans to the audit committee and applicable parties
- Maintains and presents to the audit committee a summary and status of open audit recommendations
- Presents an annual audit activity report summarizing the prior fiscal year accomplishments of the city audit program
- Keeps the audit committee informed of emerging trends and successful practices in internal auditing
- Performs any other duties or responsibilities otherwise describe in the Municipal Code
Requirements
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Auditing, Business Administration or related field and five years of full-time experience as an auditor conducting financial compliance, performance, or information systems audits including two (2) years in a supervisory position involving general accounting and/or auditing; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as listed above. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience
Public sector experience is highly desirable.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification is preferred.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
To be considered for this challenging and rewarding career opportunity, please apply by submitting your online application and attaching your cover letter, resume, and list of three work-related references (references will not be contacted in the early stages of the recruitment). Resume should reflect to/from dates (months and years) of each position held, as well as size of staff and budgets you have managed. Materials will only be accepted electronically by applying online at surpriseaz.gov/careers. Paper applications and resumes will not be accepted in person, or by fax, e-mail, or postal service.
Selected finalists deemed to have the most relevant experience will be invited to participate in city interviews. A selection is expected in May, followed by completion of reference/background checks.
