Senior Performance Auditor (Performance Auditor II)

City of Portland; Beaverton (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Portland's Auditor’s Office seeks a Senior Performance Auditor to lead complex reviews of governmental programs. You will supervise project teams, design audit scope, and ensure compliance with government auditing standards in a hybrid work environment based in City Hall.

Ideal candidates have strong government oversight experience, a commitment to equity, and the ability to communicate findings clearly to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field from an accredited institution.
• Three years of progressively responsible public-sector auditing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams in complex audits and oversee work to GAO-like standards.
• Conduct administrative, operational, financial, and management audits of City activities.
• Draft audit reports with input from management and ensure clarity and accuracy.
• Perform quality reviews to ensure support, coherence, and compliance with standards.

Skills

Government auditing

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Three years of public-sector auditing experience

Job description

THE POSITION:

Performance auditors are curious, analytical public servants who are driven to improve City government for those who count on it. The City Auditor is seeking an experienced professional with the ability to conduct complex reviews of government programs. The Performance Auditor II position in the Portland Auditor’s Office is the equivalent to a Senior Auditor at other audit organizations.

The Senior Performance Auditor is part of a seven-person audit team supervised by the Director of Audit Services. Together, we analyze the performance and management of City operations, recommend changes to improve services, coordinate the City’s external financial audit, and operate the City’s Fraud Hotline.

The Auditor is an elected position, independent of City Council and accountable only to the public. The Auditor’s Office ensures open and accountable government by providing impartial reviews and investigations, access to public information, and services to City government and the public. It employs nearly 50 people across seven divisions.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a record of professional experience in government oversight and accountability; a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and the ability to manage a variety of assignments.

Responsibilities of the Senior Performance Auditor include:

• Leading project teams in performing a variety of complex and sensitive management, performance, and other specialized audits; monitor, integrate, and evaluate work performed by audit staff or consultants; prepare audit scope, objectives, and audit plan; determine audit milestones; determine techniques and processes; identify issues; analyze findings and make recommendations; communicate audit results to those responsible for programs subject to audit; oversee completion of tasks in accordance with applicable policies and generally accepted government auditing standards.
• Conducting administrative, operational, financial, and management studies and audits of City activities, functions, and programs; identify opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and equity, and solve problems.
• Drafting audit reports that are clear, concise, and targeted to specific audiences; finalize reports with input from senior management and City Auditor.
• Conduct quality reviews of audit findings, conclusions, and recommendations; review audit reports for support statements, internal consistency, clarity, context, and assurance that information is accurate and consistent with generally accepted government auditing standards.

Successful candidates will have:

• Knowledge of principles, practices and standards of governmental auditing.
• Knowledge of project management and organizational skills; research techniques; program evaluation and performance and procedural analysis.
• Ability to analyze complex operations, organizational issues and problems, evaluate alternatives and reach sound, logical, fact-based conclusions and recommendations and communicate them effectively.
• Ability to develop and execute multipart audit plans; collect, evaluate, and interpret a broad range of data, either in electronic, written, statistical, or narrative form; perform complex analyses of financial, budgetary, operational, and organizational issues; evaluate alternatives and reach logical and fact-based conclusions and recommendations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; present conclusions and recommendations clearly, logically, and persuasively to diverse audiences; prepare concise and comprehensive reports, correspondence, and other documents appropriate to the audience.

The Auditor’s Office values a diverse workforce and a culture of equity and inclusion in delivering public services and everyday interactions in the workplace. The Office encourages candidates with experience working with a broad range of individuals and diverse communities to apply.

Candidates must have at a minimum any combination of education and experience equivalent to the following:

• Education/Training: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, public administration, public policy, journalism, program evaluation or related field (e.g. science, technology, engineering, and math).
• Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, operations, government or public-sector auditing.

Recruitment Timeline

Application period: 10/5 – 10/19

Applications reviewed: 10/20 - 10/29

First interviews: 11/2 - 11/6

Second interviews: 11/9 - 11/13

Job offer: By 11/30

Salary range/Pay equity

Per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law, individual salaries are determined based on the experience and education listed in a candidate’s resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure an offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.

Represented status

This classification is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Local 189 – Auditor’s Office, view the agreement at www.portland.gov/bhr/27840.

Language pay differential

Auditor’s Office employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English, may be eligible to receive additional compensation if they qualify and use their language skills to assist the community.

Employee benefits

The City of Portland is committed to offering medical, dental, vision, basic life, and long-term disability coverage that provides quality care, support and value to eligible employees and their family members. Additional benefits such as flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance, and employee assistance program coverage are available to ensure employees have the appropriate tools to safeguard themselves and their family. The City of Portland participates in PERS, the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System. Find more information on the City of Portland's benefits here: www.portland.gov/bhr/60196

Civil Service

This position is in the Classified Service and subject to Civil Service provisions. It also is subject to the Human Resources Administrative Rules for the Auditor’s Office, City Charter, and Code.

Work status

Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.

Work location

The position is based in City Hall, 1221 SW 4th Ave. The Auditor’s Office is currently operating in a hybrid schedule of in-person and remote work, with employees expected to work half-time in-person.

Veteran’s preference

If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, attach a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's Administration letter stating your disability to your profile (if applicable), as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veteran's Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for. Veteran's Preference documentation must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date of this recruitment.

Equal employment opportunity

It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.

Disability, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations

If you identify as a person with a disability, are pregnant or nursing, or observe a religious practice(s) and would like to request a reasonable accommodation when applying for this job, contact Administrative Specialist Arianna Gazca at [e-mail].

Technical assistance

If you have questions about how to apply or require any assistance in submitting your application, please contact Administrative Specialist Andrew Bryans at [e-mail].

For more information about the Auditor’s Office

www.portland.gov/auditor/