Senior Internal Auditor

Internal Auditor – Mid Management

Under direction of the Principal Auditor, this mid‑management position performs technical and complex municipal internal auditing work and supervises subordinate auditing staff.

• Ensure internal audit services are provided with excellent customer service and integrity.
• Review, evaluate, and test the efficiency, effectiveness, and legal compliance of a wide variety of City programs, functions, and activities.
• Conduct compliance tests for controls and objective achievement, ensuring best practices and effective resource use.
• Review and appraise the fiscal integrity of City operations by analyzing fiscal procedures, verifying accounts and expenditures, and providing analyses of financial and operating data.
• Examine records related to City financial assets and property, identifying weaknesses in financial controls and recommending adjustments.
• Determine compliance with City financial policies for preparation of legally mandated financial statements.
• Develop benchmarks and recommend policy and procedure development based on audit findings.
• Make oral presentations and prepare written reports outlining findings and recommendations.
• Maintain records of audit projects and activities.
• Participate in special investigations, projects, and programs as requested.
• Assist in developing the internal audit schedule and coordinating audit‑related activities with other City divisions and outside agencies.
• Act as staff support to the Principal Auditor on matters relating to the Audit Committee.
• Plan, organize, implement, and supervise team audits; assign, review, and evaluate the work of subordinate staff.
• Review and evaluate employees' job performance, initiating, recommending, and carrying out personnel actions.
• Supervise special investigations, projects, and programs as requested.
• Act as an advisor to City divisions in improving controls, procedures, and system efficiencies.
• Act as an advisor to the Principal Auditor and City Management regarding audit and financial matters.
• Assume responsibility for performing duties safely and efficiently; perform other related duties as assigned.

An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

• Five years of progressively responsible professional experience conducting internal audits, including at least two years at a supervisory level or four years as an Internal Auditor with the City of Glendale, or equivalent.
• Experience initiating, planning, organizing, and supervising team audits, and reporting results to management and executive personnel.
• Experience performing information technology audits and data analytics, including scripting, preferred.

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, information systems, business, or a related field.

• Valid Class C California driver’s license.
• One of the following certifications:
  Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

• Audit data analytics; auditing and accounting principles applicable to control of various accounting systems.
• Budget preparation, monitoring, and analysis techniques; cost accounting procedures and systems.
• Internal audit procedures and reports required for compliance with federal and state regulations; laws and regulations governing public agencies in fiscal and operational accounting.
• Principles and practices of management, supervision, and employee training and development.
• Research and statistical methods; exceptional customer service practices.
• Ability to make independent judgments and decisions based on standard policies or procedures.
• Provide exceptional customer service to all employees and vendors.
• Analyze data, operations, policies, procedures, audit findings, memos, and legislation to adopt effective courses of action.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, on a professional level.
• Effectively lead, coach, instruct, and motivate employees; review and evaluate employees' job performance;…