Senior Internal Auditor – Municipal Operations

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

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.