Senior Auditor, Independent Procurement & Compliance

City of Atlanta, GA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Atlanta, GA is seeking a Senior Auditor to build and lead the Independent Procurement Review Office (IPRO) auditing program. The role focuses on developing new audit tools, conducting complex compliance reviews, and delivering high‑quality reports to the Governing Board.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of auditing or financial experience, strong compliance background, and the ability to work independently within a small, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience performing audits and/or program analysis.
• Experience drafting and preparing workpapers to support findings.
• Experience overseeing procurement functions.
• Experience calculating cost estimates.
• Experience approving audit plans and testing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Review solicitation documents and vendor submissions.
• Draft public reports for City bodies.
• Lead complex compliance audits across departments and vendors.
• Plan and design audits from start to finish.
• Evaluate programs, contracts, and financial activities for compliance.
• Identify conflicts of interest in procurement.
• Conduct advanced data analysis to spot risks.
• Gather facts and analyze data for fairness.
• Preserve confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Collaborate with Procurement staff including CPO.
• Evaluate contract extensions for compliance.
• Review complex financial transactions and budgets.
• Identify discrepancies and violations in contract administration.
• Create new audit processes and procedures.
• Present reports publicly at meetings.

Skills

Auditing experience

Data analysis

Procurement knowledge

Strong communications

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

SharePoint

Outlook

Word

Job description

The City of Atlanta, GA is seeking a Senior Auditor to build and lead the Independent Procurement Review Office (IPRO) auditing program. The role focuses on developing new audit tools, conducting complex compliance reviews, and delivering high‑quality reports to the Governing Board.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of auditing or financial experience, strong compliance background, and the ability to work independently within a small, collaborative team.