FLEET & FACILITIES CUSTODIAN

El Dorado County Transit Authority; Diamond Springs (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Santa Monica seeks an experienced Internal Audit Manager to oversee the Internal Audit Division and conduct city-wide assessments of internal controls. You will consult with staff to develop robust control systems to mitigate risk and perform audits of municipal operations.

The role requires leading audits, ensuring standards compliance, supervising staff, and presenting findings to management. Municipal experience and CPA/CIA are desirable assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• CPA or CIA certification is desirable.
• Municipal financial and operational auditing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and coordinate internal audit division activities.
• Conduct city-wide financial and operational audits in compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with City departments to assess practices and safeguard assets.
• Ensure internal audit work complies with professional standards.
• Review and develop policies to ensure adequate controls.
• Supervise, train and evaluate staff.
• Evaluate computer systems backup and disaster recovery plans.
• Participate in special studies and analyses.
• Prepare and present oral and written reports to management.
• Perform special reviews as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership and supervision

PC proficiency

Written and verbal communication

Project management

Business practices evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field

CPA/CIA desirable

Advanced degree desirable

Job description

Job Summary

Manages and oversees the operation and activities of the Internal Audit Division. Conducts city-wide internal control system assessments of municipal business practices to ensure the safeguarding of public assets. Consults with staff to develop adequate systems of administrative and internal controls to mitigate risk. Conducts internal financial and program audits of City operations.

Representative Duties

• Establishes risk-based internal audit plans using a systematic and disciplined approach to determine the priorities of the internal audit activities.
• Conducts city-wide routine and periodic financial and operational audits of the business practices of the organization, including: authorization processing; recording and reporting of transactions for compliance with generally accepted practices, municipal policies and procedures, and other administrative regulations; and make recommendations to the Director of Finance.
• Collaborates with other City departments to properly assess current practices and ensure adoption of recommended actions to safeguard public assets and improve operational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ensures that internal audit work is in compliance with applicable professional standards.
• Reviews and develops operating policies and procedures to ensure adequate internal controls and operational procedures.
• Supervises and trains staff members. Coordinates, reviews and evaluates the work activities of staff.
• Evaluates computer systems backup and disaster recovery plans.
• Participates in special studies and analyses.
• Prepares and presents oral and written reports to management during and at the conclusion of assessments and audits.
• Performs special reviews, as required.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge, Ability and Skills

Knowledge Of

• Auditing theory, practice and administration.
• Management theory and best business practices for municipal finance administration.
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Computer operations, systems and utilization.
• Quantitative analysis methods.
• Performance measurement.
• Theories, principles and practices of accounting and finance.
• Principles of management, supervision and training.
• Effective customer service techniques.

Ability To

• Plan, manage and coordinate the activities of a division.
• Plan, direct and coordinate work audit programs.
• Communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and groups to convey audit objectives, evaluations, conclusions, and recommendations, both orally and in writing.
• Prepare and present varied and complex financial statements, reports and analyses.
• Develop, implement and interpret policies, rules and regulations.
• Apply municipal codes, state and federal laws, as appropriate.
• Supervise, train and evaluate staff.
• Complete assignments to a successful conclusion.
• Implement change in an organizationally acceptable manner.
• Maintain objectivity and make logical recommendations.
• Provide effective customer service.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City employees and the general public.

Skill In

• Leadership, management and supervision.
• Using a personal computer and applicable software applications.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Project management.
• Business practice evaluation.

Education, Training And Experience

Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field. Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and/or an advanced degree is desirable.

Four years of recent, paid and progressively responsible work experience performing financial and/or operational audits, program auditing, financial reporting or financial operations review activities. Municipal experience is desirable. At least two years of the recent, paid work experience must have included supervisory and management responsibilities.

All employees of the City of Santa Monica are designated by both State and City ordinance to be "Disaster Service Workers." In the event of a declared emergency or any undeclared emergency or natural disaster that threatens the life, health and/or safety of the public, employees may be assigned to assist rescue and relief workers. Such assignments may be in locations, during hours and performing work significantly different from the employees' normal work assignments and may continue through the recovery phrase of the emergency.

The City's liberal fringe benefits for full-time employment include sick leave, holiday and vacation pay, the Public Employees Retirement System, medical, dental and vision insurance, credit union, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, Dependent Care Assistance Plan and Marine Park Childcare Center.