Listing Summary

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

This classification reports directly to the City Manager. The Internal Auditor will develop and execute work plans to review financial transactions, city policies, contracts, and operating procedures and be expected to work with city officials and staff to improve procedures, implement best practices, and help maintain a culture of transparency and ethical business practices.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Review City financial transactions, policies, and practices for compliance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations and applicable city policies.
• Perform independent and objective audits or reviews of financial, compliance, and operational activities of the city and the city’s contractors, licensees, and franchisees.
• Present an annual work plan of tasks for review and approval by the City Manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university in Accounting or related field (MBA Preferred)
• Licensed as a Certificated Public Accountant (CPA) Preferred
• Certification issued by The Institute of Internal Auditors as a Certificated Internal Auditor (CIA) Preferred
• Certification issued by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE) Preferred
• Five or more years of internal audit experience in a public sector organization, or any combination of education, training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Embodies absolute integrity can remain firm in their convictions in the face of political pressure, but is not unreasonable or inflexible
• Highly organized individual who possesses an attention to detail in everything they do
• Politically aware individual who can recognize political potholes and either avoid or confront them without taking a side from any politician
• Positive attitude and ability to interact with elected officials, staff, and outside consultants
• Expertise in the role of an Internal Auditor and knowledgeable about the businesses processes of a local government
• In depth familiarity with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) rules, governmental accounting practices, and local government operations, policies, and practices
• Ability to anticipate problems and proactively both communicate the forthcoming issues and y  work to avoid the problems
• Ability to read people, quickly decipher challenges and use good judgment in making difficult decisions
• Confident and knowledgeable, exudes a professional demeanor and has the necessary gravitas to earn respect from everyone they interact with
• Contributes to the profession and actively engages in professional development
• Ability to effectively communicate audit findings and recommendations to the City Manager, Department Heads, Elected Officials, and other stakeholders
• Ability to think critically and analyze complex situations
• Ability to use data analysis tools to analyze large data sets ,identify trends and draw meaningful conclusions

Physical Requirements:

This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station. Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Environmental Factors: This position works in an office environment. While performing essential duties of the job, employees work in an environment under constant deadlines, and may be exposed to dust, cleaning fumes, and work around office equipment. The noise level in the work environment may be moderate to loud.