Assistant City Auditor

Job Description:

Assistant City Auditor

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Job Description:

Assistant City Auditor

Purpose:

Under limited direction, this position manages multiple auditors and engagements within the Office of the City Auditor (OCA). Work also involves planning, organizing, directing, and performing a wide variety of professional auditing and non-auditing duties to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, reliability of financial reporting, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Provides service to elected officials, employees, representatives of outside agencies, and members of the public by providing accurate, complete, and up-to-date information in a courteous, efficient, and timely manner.
  
• Manages all aspects of audit and non-audit services for assigned engagements, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk assessments, preliminary audit surveys, methodologies, fieldwork, audit program, work paper review, report writing, quality assurance and presentation of results and recommendations for basic and complex engagements as applicable.
  
• Prepares and reviews reports to ensure that key operational, financial or compliance risks and issues are sufficiently supported and documented and that meaningful recommendations are developed. Also, that reports are well organized, logical, and clear.
  
• Manages the preparation of audit and non-audit reports with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). Formulates and recommends the development of audit techniques and procedures required by OCA. Recommends alternative approaches to interpreting and implementing auditing standards, legal and regulatory requirements, administrative requirements, and policies and procedures regarding engagements and manages their implementation.
  
• Assists or conducts oral presentations to elected officials, management, employees, and the public as required.
  
• Reviews written presentations and recommends improvements in organization, logical presentation, and clarity as well as content.
  
• Assists in developing the OCA development plan.
  
• Ensures that all assigned staff meet Continuing Professional Education (CPE) required for their licenses and certifications.
  
• Assists in managing the OCA Quality Assurance Program to ensure full compliance with standards.
  
• Represents the City and department. May serve on committees, associations, and task groups as assigned.
  
• Maintains the credibility of the office, assisting with the office’s quality assurance function, ensuring that the standards of objectivity and independence are maintained, the office’s status as a regional and national auditing leader is maintained, and all staff adhere to the ethical standards required by the profession and the City of Austin.
  
• Leads in modeling office values and expectations regarding ethical standards and professional demeanor.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities: selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS).
  
• Knowledge of performance measurement principles.
  
• Knowledge of audit related quantitative methods and audit project management.
  
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies
  
• Knowledge of management principles and practices applicable to government functions, programs, and processes.
  
• Knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditor’s (IIA) professional practices standard framework including Code of Ethics, International Standards, and Practice Advisories.
  
• Knowledge of the COSO Internal Control Framework.
  
• Knowledge of customer service objectives and methodologies.
  
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
  
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  
• Knowledge of Information technology concepts and with the IT best practice frameworks.
  
• Skill in oral and written communication in a local government setting.
  
• Skill in leadership in a medium to large audit shop.
  
• Skill in decision-making with specific emphasis on good auditor judgement.
  
• Skill in interpersonal communication to establish and maintain good working relationships with elected officials, management, other employees, and the public.
  
• Ability to effectively apply knowledge of City and Office of the City Auditor personnel policies and procedures.
  
• Ability to maintain high ethical standards in difficult situations.
  
• Ability to resolve issues and overcome obstacles needed to achieve objectives.
  
• Ability to treat City employees, representatives of outside agencies, and members of the public with courtesy and respect.
  
• Ability to maintain a professional presence and demonstrate sound judgment in answering questions and releasing information to insure relevant, reliable, and accurate information is provided on a timely basis.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field, plus five (5) years of related experience, including two (2) years of experience which were in management and/or supervisory capacity.
  
• Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to the job may substitute for one (1) year of non-managerial experience.
  

Licenses and Certifications Required:

Two (2) of the following audit-related certifications, one (1) of which must be a CGAP, CIA, or CPA:

• Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP)
  
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
  
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
  
• Certification in Control Self Assessment (CCSA)
  
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
  
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
  
• Certified Financial Manager (CFM)
  
• A certification approved by the City of Austin’s City Auditor
  

Notes to Candidate:

The Austin City Auditor’s Office seeks applicants for the Assistant City Auditor 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 Assistant City Auditor 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.
  
• These services are designed to provide information to support the City Council’s decision-making, establish accountability for meeting expectations, and generate a force for positive change. 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 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.
  
• Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all the jobs you wish to be considered. Describe your specific experience for each position. Include all job duties, responsibilities, and employment dates.
  
• A skill-based assessment may be administered to candidates selected for interview.
  
• The successful candidate will need to report to the City of Austin offices within three business days of the start date to complete all required new-hire paperwork.
  
• You are required to respond to the supplementary application question.
  

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

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.

Work Location: One Texas Center 505 Barton Springs 2 nd floor Austin, Texas 78704

Hours may vary Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5: p.m.

Salary Range: $113,797 - $143,435

Important Reminders:

• A cover letter and résumé are required for this position. Both must be uploaded at the time of application. Applications without these documents will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.
  
• A résumé or cover letter does not replace a fully completed application.
  
• Do not use phrases like “see résumé” or refer to other documents to complete any section.
  
• The “Duties and Responsibilities” sections must be fully completed.
  
• The application is the primary basis for evaluating qualifications and determining compensation.
  
• Include all employment you wish to be considered, with job titles, dates, duties, and responsibilities for each role.
  
• 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 selected to interview: 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. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization or institution, as well as proof of your professional licenses or certifications. 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. Please click HERE for more information.

Additional Information:

Assessment(s) may be administered as part of this recruitment.

Background Check:

A criminal background check may be required, depending on the responsibilities of the position.

Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time. fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after seven (7) days.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

Closing Date/Time: 2026-04-15