Compliance Auditor (REMOTE)

Auditor I

The Office of the City Auditor is a City department that reports to the City Council and provides a menu of services including performance audits, investigations, and special request projects. Under general direction, this position participates with other auditors in the analysis, examination, investigation, and review of records, reports, and management practices to evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency, and equity of City programs and initiatives, compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, comparison to peer city and industry best practices, and other similar audit objectives.

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Schedules and manages activities for appropriate-level audits and projects.

Collects and analyzes both qualitative and quantitative data, extracting information that is significant to the project.

Conducts research on subject matters related to the project.

Documents information and conclusions in an organized and useful manner.

Demonstrates increasing technical proficiency of performance auditing processes, procedures and techniques.

Knowledge and ability to adhere to appropriate professional standards, including the Government Auditing Standards.

Knowledge of performance audit processes, procedures, and techniques, and the ability to exercise critical thinking and professional judgement.

Ability to master steep learning curves regarding government organizations, programs, activities, functions, and, where applicable, their interrelations with the private and not for profit sectors.

Ability to solicit, receive, analyze, and use information provided by office staff and external clients and stakeholders.

Ability to identify, obtain and analyze information from a variety of sources, evaluate facts, and employ sound deductive reasoning to draw appropriate conclusions, and where appropriate, make constructive recommendations to ensure compliance of auditing standards.

Federal Rules of Evidence and Government Auditing Standards.

Skill in collecting information according to an established project plan.

Skill in working with others to achieve a project goal or objective.

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Notes to Candidate: The Austin City Auditor's Office seeks applicants for the Auditor I position.

This position is eligible for hybrid-remote work, with a requirement to attend in-person collaboration days twice per month. Residency in Texas is required, and the candidate must live within a 90-minute drive from downtown Austin.

More information about the responsibilities and qualifications of the Auditor I position can be found by clicking here.

The Austin City Auditor's Office is a City department that reports to the City Council and provides a menu of services including performance audits, investigations, and special request projects.

Projects primarily focus on the performance of City departments, programs, and initiatives with emphasis on results/effectiveness and efficiency/economy.

More information about our office and examples of our audit reports can be found here.

Resume and cover letter are required and will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online application.

Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.

A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.

We appreciate your interest in joining us at the Austin City Auditor's Office. A couple more notes before you submit your application:

A resume and cover letter are required and will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online application.

You are required to respond to the supplementary application question.

The Austin City Auditor's Office is a tobacco-free worksite. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted at any Austin City Auditor's Office worksite location. This includes other City worksites, City vehicles, and personal vehicles located on the premises.

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.

Knowledge of performance auditing techniques.

Experience auditing municipal government programs/operations for effectiveness/efficiency.

**When completing the City of Austin employment application:

A complete and detailed employment application is required to evaluate your qualifications. This information will be used to determine interview eligibility and starting salary, which is based on documented experience.

A rsum is required for this position and must be uploaded at the time of application. Applications without this document will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.

A rsum or cover letter does not replace a fully completed application.

Do not use phrases like "see rsum" or refer to other documents to complete any section.

The application is the primary basis for evaluating qualifications and determining compensation.

Once the job posting closes, applications cannot be modified.

Use of AI is strictly prohibited to respond to the application and during the interview process.

If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required. If you are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.

Benefits: Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more.