Internal Audit Mgr (Austin Energy)
Job Description
About This Position
Austin Energy is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to lead and oversee its internal audit function. In this role, you will plan, direct, and perform audits that evaluate financial information, internal controls, operational effectiveness, and management practices. You will ensure that all audit activities comply with internal policies, professional auditing standards, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
This person will supervise and develop a team of internal auditors responsible for conducting audits across all areas of Austin Energy’s operations. The role requires a high level of independence, strong analytical and leadership capabilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including executives, managers, frontline staff, the Office of the City Auditor, and other City of Austin departments.
Job Description:
Manager, Internal Audit
Purpose:
Serves as Chief Audit Executive for a City Department. Oversees and directs auditing work which includes investigating, reviewing, and analyzing financial information, internal controls, operational performance, and management practices to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures and local, state, and federal laws, statutes, and guidelines.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Develop internal audit charter
Develop audit policies, procedures, and templates
Develop audit methodologies
Prepare and monitor budget for the internal audit unit
Coach others on audit skills
Coordinate with other agencies and auditors
Prepare annual audit plan
Prepare risk assessments of the department or specific processes to be audited
Direct auditors on assigned audits and special projects
Oversee fraud investigations
Plan audits, including objectives, scope, and audit program
Recommend improvements
Review work papers, summaries, and draft audit reports
Communicate audit results to auditees
Approve and issue final audit reports
Present audit results to audit committee and/or executive management
Implement Quality Assurance and Improvement Program to ensure compliance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
Ensure that all auditors meet CPE requirements
Monitor performance and resource needs of the internal audit unit
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
This position is responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of the concepts for review and evaluation of internal control systems and auditing procedures
Knowledge of enterprise risk management methodologies
Knowledge of statistical analysis and principles
Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of investigation as well as the ability to apply such knowledge to fraud investigations involving government activities and resources
Knowledge of performance measurement principles
Knowledge of audit project management
Knowledge of budgetary process
Knowledge of process improvement methodologies
Knowledge of management principles and practices applicable to government functions, programs and processes
Knowledge of customer service objectives and methodologies
Knowledge of City of Austin and departmental auditing policies and procedures (preferred qualification)
Knowledge of departmental business operations with regards to management practices, internal controls (preferred qualification)
Knowledge of governmental and/or utility accounting principles (preferred qualification)
Effective oral and written communication skills in a local government setting
Effective leadership skills
Strong decision-making skills with specific emphasis on good auditor judgment
Strong analytical and conceptual skills
Skilled in development and implementation of policies and procedures
Skilled in budget and economic analysis
Skilled in examining financial and operational information systems
Skilled in providing audit recommendations to management
Skilled in overseeing fraud investigation, detection, and control projects
Skilled in handling conflict and uncertain situations
Strong interpersonal skills needed to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public
Ability to direct, plan, set priorities, and assign work tasks to staff
Ability to manage multiple projects, resources, and timelines in an effective manner
Ability to maintain high ethical standards in difficult situations
Ability to resolve issues and overcome obstacles needed to achieve objectives
Ability to maintain a professional presence and demonstrate sound judgment in answering questions and releasing information to insure relevant, reliable and accurate information is provided
Ability to motivate, train and effectively coach team members
Ability to maintain integrity, objectivity, and independence and implement appropriate standards of care in all scopes of work.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
4-year degree in accounting, business, social sciences, public administration, or related field
5 years relevant experience, including 3 years lead or supervisory experience
Masters in related field can substitute for 1 year of experience
Licenses and Certifications Required:
CIA, CGAP, CPA, or CFE required
One additional audit-related certification required
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience developing and prioritizing risk-based annual audit plans based on organizational risk and operational priorities.
Experience supervising staff and overseeing audit projects, including assigning work, monitoring progress and ensuring completion of audit activities.
Experience coordinating with management and other departments during audit activities to support organizational objectives.
Experience conducting performance, operational, financial, compliance, internal controls and investigative audits, including reporting findings and recommendations.
Experience conducting audits in compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditors’ global internal audit standards.
Experience leading audits in a utility, municipal, or government environment.
Experience with data analytics and working with large, complex datasets.
Notes to Candidate:
Pay Range: Entry: $85,120.00 - Mid: $109,400.00
Schedule: Monday - Friday / 40 hours / COA 60% Telework Policy
Location: 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin Texas 78723
Employment Application:
The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held.
Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
Responses to supplemental questions regarding experience should also be clearly documented in the ‘Experience’ section of the main application.
Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.
To ensure a thorough evaluation of your qualifications, please answer all applicable questions in the questionnaire section completely. Incomplete, brief, or one-line responses may not provide enough detail and could impact your eligibility to move forward in the selection process.
Current City of Austin employees must submit their application through ‘Job Hubs’ in Workday to be considered.
If you are selected as a top candidate:
Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution
This position may require a criminal background investigation.
Good Standing Employees
Employees, in Good Standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and all of the preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employee must remain in Good Standing through the Top Candidate Selection phase at which time the Good Standing status will be re-verified.
Critical:
This position has been designated as a Critical Employee position. Critical Employees are considered necessary and vital and supports activities that impact City or department operations. This work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees who are able to work at an alternative work location are required to do so. Schedules may be modified, and employees may be reassigned to another area during extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to provide essential services.
Fair Labor Standards Act:
This position is considered FLSA Exempt. Exempt employees are salaried and, except as provided, are not eligible for overtime compensation.
Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.
We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system" at the end.
Assessments:
Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job may be assessed through skills testing.
Candidates selected for interview(s) may be required to complete an assessment(s) approved by Municipal Civil Service process, Rule 4.
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