Senior Internal Audit Leader

San Antonio Water System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

San Antonio Water System is seeking a Chief of Internal Audit to lead a comprehensive program that strengthens financial, operational, and compliance controls. The role reports to the Board through the Audit Committee and administratively to the President/CEO, guiding risk‑based audits and advisory services to improve SAWS operations.

The position requires a CPA or CIA with extensive audit leadership experience and the ability to manage a team of up to six professionals in a public utility

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Economics or related field.
• Ten (10) years’ progressively responsible audit experience with five (5) years supervising personnel.
• CPA or CIA certification required or able to obtain
• Valid Texas driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes a flexible annual internal audit plan using risk-based methodology.
• Oversees internal financial, operational and information system audits according to standards.
• Reports results to the Board of Trustees through the Audit Committee.
• Supervises up to 6 staff and coordinates with management and external auditors.

Skills

Risk-based auditing

Leadership

Internal audit standards

Board reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Master's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

San Antonio Water System is seeking a Chief of Internal Audit to lead a comprehensive program that strengthens financial, operational, and compliance controls. The role reports to the Board through the Audit Committee and administratively to the President/CEO, guiding risk‑based audits and advisory services to improve SAWS operations.

The position requires a CPA or CIA with extensive audit leadership experience and the ability to manage a team of up to six professionals in a public utility