Internal Audit Manager - Austin Financial Services

City of Austin; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

The City of Austin is seeking a Chief Audit Executive to lead the Internal Audit unit, guiding policy, methodology, and staffing to ensure robust financial and operational controls across the department. You will oversee audits, risk assessments, and reporting to executive management and the audit committee.

Responsibilities include developing charters, templates and budgets, coaching staff, and ensuring compliance with applicable standards and laws.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree in accounting, business, public administration, or related field.
• 5 years relevant experience, including 3 years lead or supervisory experience.
• Masters in related field can substitute for 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop internal audit charter, policies, procedures, and templates.
• Prepare and monitor budget for the internal audit unit.
• Direct auditors on audits and special projects; oversee fraud investigations.
• Communicate audit results to auditees and executive management; issue final reports.
• Ensure adherence to IIA IPPF Core Principles and professional standards.

Skills

Leadership

Auditing

Budgeting

Policy development

Communication

Fraud investigations

Risk assessment

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, public administration, or related field

Masters can substitute for 1 year experience

Tools

Audit software

IRB/IPPF knowledge

Job description

About This Position

Serves as Chief Audit Executive for a City Department. Oversees and directs auditing work which includes investigating, reviewing, and analyzing financial information, internal controls, operational performance, and management practices to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures and local, state, and federal laws, statutes, and guidelines.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

• Develop internal audit charter
• Develop audit policies, procedures, and templates
• Develop audit methodologies
• Prepare and monitor budget for the internal audit unit
• Coach others on audit skills
• Coordinate with other agencies and auditors
• Prepare annual audit plan
• Prepare risk assessments of the department or specific processes to be audited
• Direct auditors on assigned audits and special projects
• Oversee fraud investigations
• Plan audits, including objectives, scope, and audit program
• Recommend improvements
• Review work papers, summaries, and draft audit reports
• Communicate audit results to auditees
• Approve and issue final audit reports
• Present audit results to audit committee and/or executive management
• Implement Quality Assurance and Improvement Program to ensure compliance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
• Ensure that all auditors meet CPE requirements
• Monitor performance and resource needs of the internal audit unit

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised

This position is responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the concepts for review and evaluation of internal control systems and auditing procedures
• Knowledge of enterprise risk management methodologies
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and principles
• Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of investigation as well as the ability to apply such knowledge to fraud investigations involving government activities and resources
• Knowledge of performance measurement principles
• Knowledge of audit project management
• Knowledge of budgetary process
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies
• Knowledge of management principles and practices applicable to government functions, programs and processes
• Knowledge of customer service objectives and methodologies
• Knowledge of City of Austin and departmental auditing policies and procedures (preferred qualification)
• Knowledge of departmental business operations with regards to management practices, internal controls (preferred qualification)
• Knowledge of governmental and/or utility accounting principles (preferred qualification)
• Effective oral and written communication skills in a local government setting
• Effective leadership skills
• Strong decision-making skills with specific emphasis on good auditor judgment
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills
• Skilled in development and implementation of policies and procedures
• Skilled in budget and economic analysis
• Skilled in examining financial and operational information systems
• Skilled in providing audit recommendations to management
• Skilled in overseeing fraud investigation, detection, and control projects
• Skilled in handling conflict and uncertain situations
• Strong interpersonal skills needed to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public
• Ability to direct, plan, set priorities, and assign work tasks to staff
• Ability to manage multiple projects, resources, and timelines in an effective manner
• Ability to maintain high ethical standards in difficult situations
• Ability to resolve issues and overcome obstacles needed to achieve objectives
• Ability to maintain professional presence and demonstrate sound judgment in answering questions and releasing information to insure relevant, reliable and accurate information is provided
• Ability to motivate, train and effectively coach team members
• Ability to maintain integrity, objectivity, and independence and implement appropriate standards of care in all scopes of work.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4 year degree in accounting, business, social sciences, public administration, or related field
• 5 years relevant experience, including 3 years lead or supervisory experience
• Masters in related field can substitute for 1 year of experience

Licenses and Certifications Required

• CIA, CGAP, CPA, or CFE required
• One additional audit-related certification required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working as a government auditor or internal auditor.
• Experience communicating audit findings, risk assessments, and recommendations to management, leadership, and staff through effective verbal and written communication.
• Experience with compliance audits.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Compensation Range

The annual hiring range for this position is $89,880.00-$115,100.00

Position Overview

The Internal Audit Manager leads a team of internal auditors within the Austin Financial Services Department. This role is responsible for leading the development and implementation of the department's internal audit policies, procedures, methodologies, and templates to ensure a consistent, high-quality audit approach. The position oversees the budgeting, staffing, and performance of the internal audit unit and provides coaching to enhance auditors’ technical skills and professional development. Additional responsibilities include reviewing work papers, summaries, and draft reports; communicating audit results to auditees; issuing final audit reports; and presenting findings to executive management and/or the audit committee. The Internal Audit Manager will ensure adherence to the mandatory elements of the Institute of Internal Auditors' International Professional Practices Framework, including the Core Principles for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.

Hours

Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Telework opportunities may be available after an initial training period. Work schedules are implemented to meet the requirements of the department and are subject to change based on business needs.

Location

721 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704

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• Focus on Wellness: Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.
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