SENIOR AUDITOR

Job Title

Metro's mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Description

Performs complex operational and compliance audits to evaluate controls, procedures, and policies and to ensure that Metro programs, operations, and activities are performed efficiently and effectively; makes recommendations to improve internal controls and procedures. Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of July 6, 2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

Examples of Duties

• Examines, verifies, analyzes, and evaluates organizational procedures and performs operational, compliance, and IT (Information Technology) audits
• Obtains and analyzes accounting records, systems data, background information, management reports, and all other documents necessary for conducting complex audits
• Interviews departmental management and personnel
• Reviews, analyzes, monitors, evaluates, and audits internal controls relating to information systems and/or procedures
• Prepares audit workplans and papers, develops audit techniques, and tests controls in a diverse data processing environment
• Analyzes and evaluates operational policies and procedures, management and organizational structures, and control environments of departments processing information on computers (i.e., mainframe, microcomputers, and personal computers)
• Documents audit findings and compiles and organizes work papers in accordance with audit guidelines
• Conducts surveys and studies of complex fiscal or management issues
• Responds to supervisory and quality assurance review notes
• Summarizes audit findings and prepares audit reports that prompt appropriate departmental management actions
• Presents and reviews audit findings with appropriate departments and recommends improvement of procedures and methods of control
• Prepares statement of work for outsourced projects and monitors projects
• Coordinates with departmental management on replies to audit reports and corrective action plans
• Follows up on audit recommendations to ensure corrective actions are taken
• Prepares and presents audit reports to management and the Board of Directors

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
• Three years of relevant experience conducting internal and information system audits; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment
• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) preferred, based on area of assignment

Essential Knowledge

Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

• Theories, principles, and practices of performance auditing, attestation engagements, and information systems auditing
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing internal auditing of a public agency
• Institute of Internal Auditors Professional Practices Framework, ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association) Auditing Standards, ISACA COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies), and Government Accountability Office Government Auditing Standards
• Project management tools, techniques, and skills
• Principles of supervision
• Applicable computer business software applications

Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)

• Performing statistical and financial analyses
• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions
• Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
• Operating computers and general office equipment

Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

• Complete audit projects on-time and within budget
• Handle highly confidential information
• Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data
• Think and act independently
• Determine strategies to achieve goals
• Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and fiscal practices
• Oversee, train, and motivate assigned staff
• Travel to offsite locations
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Working Conditions

• Typical office situation
• Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen

Physical Effort Required

• Sitting at a desk or table
• Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
• Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
• Communicating through speech in the English language required

Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro's Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at and complete an online Employment Application. Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations:

• METRO Headquarters, Employment Office One Gateway Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90012 Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm (Closed Sat & Sun)
• Metro Talent Hub 8501 S. Evermont Place Los Angeles, CA 90044 Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm (Closed Sat & Sun)
• East Los Angeles Customer Center 4501 B Whittier Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90022 Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm (Closed Sun & Mon)
• Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center 3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174 Los Angeles, CA 90010 Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm (Closed Sat & Sun)
• Rosa Parks Customer Center Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station 11720 Wilmington Ave Los Angeles, CA 90059 Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm (Closed Sat & Sun)

Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro. All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.

*Open to the public and all Metro employees

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.