Description
The City of El Paso is recruiting for the position of Chief Internal Auditor.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a collaborative approach to working with the City Council, executive leadership, and department staff, contributing to the overall effectiveness and transparency of City operations.
If you are looking for an extraordinary opportunity to make a difference in one of the best-run and progressive cities in the United States while enjoying an exceptional quality of life, the City of El Paso is the place for you!
General Purpose
Under administrative direction, manage the City's internal audit program, supervise and conduct an independent appraisal of issues, and serve as a consultant to management in the areas of financial management, operations, computer systems, regulatory compliance, and fiscal controls.
Typical Duties
Plan, organize, control, and provide overall direction of internal audit functions. Involves: Audit planning, supervise and conduct an independent appraisal of issues, serve as a consultant to management in the areas of financial management, operations, computer systems, regulatory compliance, fiscal controls and potential misappropriation of funds, prepare recommendations on policies and procedures to improve internal controls, and prepare an annual and long- range audit plan for submission to the City Council for review and approval.
Review and evaluate service delivery methods and systems, including administrative and control systems and internal relationships. Involves: Identifying opportunities for improvement and recommending improvements to systems and standard operating procedures to enhance internal control. Establish work and audit program priorities, monitor work progress, develop departmental operating budget, and approve purchases and expenditures. Collaborates with the Financial Oversight and Audit Committee (FOAC), City Manager, and City Attorney on project timelines, recommendation implementation, and procedural changes.
Respond to and resolve sensitive and complex organization inquiries and complaints, including special requests from the Mayor, Council, City Manager, and department directors for information and interpretation. Involves: Representing the City at various meetings and conferences and interacting with a wide range of officials, department directors, coworkers, and the public.
Supervise assigned staff. Involves: Assign, schedule, guide, and monitor work. Appraise employee performance and review evaluations by subordinate supervisor. Provide for training and development. Counsel, motivate, and maintain harmony. Identify and resolve staff differences, conflicts, and deficiencies. Interview applicants and recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, or other employee status changes. Enforce personnel rules and regulations and work behavior standards firmly and impartially.
Knowledge, Skills,
Requirements
We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and collaborative candidate with a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Accounting, Business, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field, and six (6) years of professional auditing experience in a government entity or a public accounting firm. Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by time of appointment. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) by time of appointment.
