Agile Audit Manager — Lead High-Impact Audits

Go Fractional; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 133,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County Auditor's Office seeks an Audit Manager, a highly engaged "working manager" who leads complex, high‑impact audits. You design audit programs from the ground up and guide a team through the full audit lifecycle, reporting to the Director of Assurance & Advisory Services.

The role supports agile auditing with short, collaborative sprint cycles to deliver timely insights and value, strengthening partnerships with stakeholders across the county.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field
• CIA or active Texas CPA required
• CFE or CISA preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead experienced teams through planning, budgeting, and execution of multiple complex audits simultaneously
• Advance the adoption of agile auditing by implementing rapid, iterative audit cycles that accelerate results
• Serve as the primary communicator of preliminary findings to department leaders, elected officials, and precinct Chiefs of Staff
• Develop and review high-quality workpapers, reports, and memos that clearly convey root causes and recommended solutions
• Mentor and coach staff to support growth, adaptability, and excellence

Skills

Audit leadership

Project management

Internal controls

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder influence

Microsoft Office

Data analytics

Audit management tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field

CIA or active Texas CPA

CFE or CISA preferred

Tools

Audit management tools

Job description

Harris County Auditor's Office seeks an Audit Manager, a highly engaged "working manager" who leads complex, high‑impact audits. You design audit programs from the ground up and guide a team through the full audit lifecycle, reporting to the Director of Assurance & Advisory Services.

The role supports agile auditing with short, collaborative sprint cycles to deliver timely insights and value, strengthening partnerships with stakeholders across the county.