AUDIT MANAGER (PERFORMANCE/OPERATIONAL)

Mission 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 Manages complex work in support of operational and contract audit activities for major capital projects, professional services, internal processes or programs, and information technology systems to ensure audits are completed on time, within budget, comply with applicable laws and regulations, and meet department quality standards. Responsibilities Oversees and manages individual auditors and leads audit teams on complex audit projects requiring specialized knowledge in construction, professional services, information technology systems, and internal processes and programs Reviews and comments on work papers to ensure compliance with audit standards and audit quality requirements Evaluates organizational procedures and performs financial, operational, compliance, and IT audits Obtains and analyzes accounting records, systems data, background information, management reports, and all other documents necessary in conducting complex audits Interviews senior departmental management and other necessary personnel on sensitive, confidential, or complex issues related to the projects they are leading Reviews, analyzes, monitors, and audits internal controls relating to information systems and/or procedures Prepares audit workplans, develops audit techniques, and tests controls in a diverse information systems environment Analyzes and evaluates operational policies and procedures, management and organizational structures, and control environments of departments processing information on computers, including mainframe, microcomputers, and personal computers; identifies process risks Documents and prioritizes audit findings and compiles and organizes work papers in accordance with audit guidelines Follows up on audit recommendations to ensure corrective actions are taken Conducts surveys and studies on complex fiscal or management issues Responds to supervisory and quality assurance review notes Prioritizes audit findings and prepares audit reports that prompt appropriate departmental management actions Reviews audit findings with appropriate departments and recommends improvement of procedures and methods of control Coordinates with departmental management on replies to audit reports and corrective action plans Prepares and presents audit reports to executive management and the Board of Directors Prepares statement of work for outsourced reviews and studies and monitors projects Supervises, trains, and motivates assigned staff Minimum Qualifications May be required to perform other related job duties Education Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Systems, or a related field Experience Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience conducting contract, performance or information system audits; some positions may require specialized experience in area of assignment Certifications & Licenses 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), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Project Management Professional (PMP); preferred based on area of assignment Preferred Qualifications Experience leading complex audits and supervising audit staff in public sector, large-scale capital projects, professional services, or IT environments Experience preparing executive-level audit reports and presenting findings to senior leadership and/or governing boards Experience applying government auditing standards in a performance audit environment Possession of a valid and active Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Essential Knowledge Theories, principles, and practices of accounting, auditing, budgeting, and information systems Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing internal auditing of a public agency Analytical principles and methods, including evaluating operational policies and procedures, management and organizational structures, and control environments Applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations and Cost Accounting Standards Relevant computer business software applications Principles of supervision Skill Performing statistical and financial analyses Determining strategies to achieve goals Analyzing situations, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes 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 Managing, training, and motivating assigned staff Ability Ensure projects meet budget, schedule, and quality objectives and goals Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data Think and act independently Multitask Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence Operate computers and general office equipment Handle highly confidential information Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and fiscal practices Travel to offsite locations Read, write, speak, and understand English Equal Employment Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Los Angeles Metro