City Auditor

Reston Association; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Reston Association is looking for a strategic City Auditor to provide executive leadership for the internal audit function in Dallas. The City Auditor will directly support the City Council, improve governance, and ensure accountability in public resource use.

The role requires 10 years of experience in auditing or accounting, a CPA certification, and strong leadership skills to set strategic vision, recruit talent, and navigate changing priorities.

Qualifications

• Ten years of progressive leadership experience in auditing or accounting.
• Certified Public Accountant designation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for internal audit function.
• Promote accountability and strengthen governance.
• Enhance effective use of public resources.

Skills

Expertise in internal controls

Public sector accounting

Leadership and team development

Proven decision-making skills

Education

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

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

The City of Dallas seeks a strategic, independent, and highly credible executive to serve as its next City Auditor. Reporting directly to the City Council, the City Auditor provides executive leadership for a comprehensive internal audit function that promotes accountability, strengthens governance, and enhances the effective and efficient use of public resources

The qualified candidate will have ten (10) years of progressive leadership experience in auditing or accounting (including in the areas of fraud, waste, abuse, or pension/investment administration); the Certified Public Accountant designation; and a bachelor’s degree inAccounting, Finance, Public Administration, or related field. A master’s degree is preferred.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following experience and skills:

• Expertise in internal controls, regulatory requirements, accounting policies, internal audit best practices, and auditing of financial and information systems
• Experience in public sector accounting and business process analysis
• Proven leadership ability to set vision, goals, and strategy for an audit organization; recruit talent; lead and develop teams; and make sound independent decisions
• Ability to identify future risks and opportunities, improve systems and processes, respond quickly to changing priorities.