City Auditor

About the role

The City of Corpus Christi seeks an accomplished, ethical, and strategic leader to serve as its next City Auditor. This executive leadership opportunity allows an experienced audit professional to make a lasting impact on organizational effectiveness, fiscal stewardship, and public trust. The City Auditor is appointed directly by and reports independently to the City Council through the Council Audit Committee, ensuring organizational independence in accordance with the City Charter.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen accountability, improve organizational performance, and provide independent oversight to municipal government
• Maintain complete independence and objectivity in all audit functions
• Lead audit programs that promote transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout municipal government

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or a closely related field
• Ten (10) or more years of progressively responsible governmental auditing experience
• Four (4) years of governmental supervisory or executive management experience
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation at the time of application
• Valid Texas Class C Driver License or ability to obtain shortly after appointment
• Thorough knowledge of Government Auditing Standards and the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF)

Preferred qualifications

• Leadership experience in peer reviews
• Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or Public Administration
• Extensive municipal government auditing experience
• Experience reporting directly to elected officials or governing boards
• Experience leading risk-based audit programs within large public organizations
• Knowledge of municipal finance, internal controls, performance auditing, and strategic organizational improvement

Pay

The salary range for this position is $145,125 - $160,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Contact

Jay Singleton, Senior Vice President, Executive Recruitment
jaysingleton@governmentresource.com
(817) 223-2654