Public Sector Program Auditor & Compliance Specialist

Gfoat; College Station, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of College Station seeks an experienced Program Auditor to perform independent evaluations of government programs, assess internal controls, and ensure compliance with city policy. Responsibilities include planning, fieldwork, and presenting findings to leadership and council.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and CPA/CIA eligibility, with 2+ years in public accounting or internal auditing, and a Texas driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Public Policy, Business Administration or related field and two years of public accounting or internal auditing experience.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and statistics software.
• CIA certification or ability to obtain within two years of hire date.
• Master’s degree may substitute for up to one year of professional experience.
• CIA or CPA certification may substitute for up to an additional year of professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent evaluations of government programs to identify risks and assess internal controls.
• Investigate programs and contracts to evaluate efficiency, economy, and legal compliance.
• Perform fieldwork: collect, analyze, and document audit evidence and interview stakeholders.
• Prepare work papers, reports, and recommendations supported by analysis.
• Deliver oral or written presentations to Audit Committee, City Management, and City Council.
• Ensure examinations comply with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and related policies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Public Policy, Business Administration or related field

Master’s degree may substitute for up to 1 year of experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Statistics software

Job description

The City of College Station seeks an experienced Program Auditor to perform independent evaluations of government programs, assess internal controls, and ensure compliance with city policy. Responsibilities include planning, fieldwork, and presenting findings to leadership and council.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and CPA/CIA eligibility, with 2+ years in public accounting or internal auditing, and a Texas driver’s license.