Principal Auditor

About the role

Oversee, coordinate and perform auditing activities within the Internal Audit Department; audit, evaluate, analyze and report on a variety of City operations, the achievement of goals, financial accuracy and record keeping and compliance with applicable laws, policies and regulations; implement program goals and objectives; perform a variety of professional and technical tasks in support of assigned area of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, coordinate and perform auditing activities including developing the program and risk assessment, determining scope, conducting extensive research, analyzing various financial data, retrieving evidence and preparing detailed analytical reports.
• Monitor program performance and achievement of goals; recommend modifications to systems and procedures.
• Evaluate, analyze and report on facts, documents, financial accuracy and record keeping and compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
• Collect and analyze audit evidence, conduct extensive research of various city, state and federal regulations; compare findings to industry statistics; make recommendations for improved operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Analyze various financial and organizational data; conduct interviews of auditees and obtain additional information for further analysis.
• Prepare a variety of detailed and accurate analytical reports on audit findings and recommendations; provide alternatives to achieve recommended goals.
• Provide technical assistance to other City departments regarding various financial or managerial issues; interpret various rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• May be required to prepare a variety of departmental information including financial and budget information, costs for various projects and various other information.
• Serve on a variety of committees in an advisory capacity as needed.
• Organize, schedule and implement auditing activities and other related programs; assist in planning and prioritizing audits for the upcoming year.
• Maintain effective working relationships, which includes effective, clear and concise communication with all levels of internal and external staff.
• Maintain awareness of new developments in the field of auditing; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business, public administration, finance, statistics or accounting.
• Four (4) years of auditing or public accounting experience in auditing.
• Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements may be interchangeable on a year-for-year basis.
• Possession of a valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certificate is preferred.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

Working conditions

Environmental: Office environment; exposure to computer screens.

Physical: Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time.