AUDIT MANAGER (ASSISTANT CITY AUDITOR V)

Position Overview

Division: Audit
Reporting Location: 901 Bagby St., 8th FL.
Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm (subject to change)

Description of Duties / Essential Functions

Under the general direction of the City Auditor or designee, the Assistant City Auditor V serves as an Audit Manager responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing a portfolio of concurrent audit engagements covering citywide financial, compliance, performance, operational, and information technology processes. The position evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of financial recordkeeping, cost controls, internal controls, risk management practices, and integrated Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS) controls. The Assistant City Auditor V supervises and develops professional audit staff, reviews audit workpapers and findings, and ensures engagements comply with Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), professional auditing standards, and applicable City policies and regulations. The position exercises considerable independent judgment in resolving complex audit matters and developing recommendations that strengthen financial accountability, operational efficiency, compliance, and the City's overall control environment.

Technical & Professional Auditing Skills

• Designing, supervising, and coordinating multi-faceted audit programs and fieldwork under GAGAS, GAAP, GAAS, or applicable internal auditing standards.
• Reviewing engagement work papers and audit reports to ensure thoroughness, proper documentation, and compliance with professional standards.
• Applying advanced data gathering, interpretation, and analytics to identify trends, compute risk exposure, and support conclusions.
• Understanding of IT controls, audit implications of IT systems, and emerging risks (e.g., cybersecurity, data governance).
• Familiarity with fraud audit techniques and proactive identification of fraud risks.

Leadership and Supervisory Abilities

• Supervising multiple audit assignments concurrently, directing higher-level staff (ACAI–IV), and ensuring quality execution.
• Providing training, performance evaluations, mentoring, and professional development while managing departmental administration, QA/QC, and hiring.
• Participating in scoping, risk assessments, and developing annual or multi-year audit plans aligned to organizational objectives.

Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

• Drafting and finalizing audit reports with clear, supported conclusions and actionable recommendations.
• Presenting audit findings and recommendations to department leaders and external stakeholders with clarity and professional poise.
• Working effectively with internal management, the City Controller's office, City Council, external reviewing agencies, and other city officials.

Working Conditions

The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.

Minimum Requirements

Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Political Science, or Public Administration from an accredited college or university. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is preferred.

Experience Requirements: Seven (7) years of audit-related experience is required, three (3) of which must have included audit management and/or audit supervisory experience. An advanced degree may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

License Requirements: None.

Preferences

Preference shall be given to candidates with the following:

• Experience interpreting technical standards and applying judgment in novel or nonstandard situations.
• Ability to work from broad policy goals, set objectives, and exercise autonomy in complex audit scenarios.
• Competency with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, ACL, Power BI) and audit management systems. Experience with AuditBoard is strongly encouraged.
• Advanced knowledge of auditing standards, risk assessment, data analytics (e.g., Excel, Power BI), IT infrastructure and auditee applications. Proficient in managing audit software (preferably AuditBoard) and tools for complex analyses.

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

General Information

Selection/Skills Tests Required: Department may administer skills assessment test.
Safety Impact Position: No.
Pay Grade: 27.