Basic Function

Provides leadership in an audit team environment while managing multiple complex audits and special projects. This classification is assigned to the Office of Inspector General (OIG). This classification operates and performs in the Audit unit of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), creating and developing audits, studies, and reviews to monitor, investigate, and report to the Inspector General and the Metro Board on Metro programs and operations.

Example Of Duties

Plans and manages contract, financial, and/or operational audits Plans and participates in the completion of Annual-Agency-wide Risk Assessment and development of annual audit plan Manages and reviews all audit workpapers and reports completed by assigned staff and ensures compliance with audit standards and guidelines Develops, recommends, and implements audit policies, procedures, and programs Establishes and monitors goals, work plans, schedules, and strategies Prepares audit reports and presents findings to management, executive staff, and Board members Analyzes and resolves audit-related issues; investigates and determines causes of irregularities and errors Performs complex audit technical work Coordinates, monitors, and manages external audits performed by Metro's independent external CPA (Certified Public Accountant) firms and consultants Writes statement of work for out-sourced or co-sourced audits and studies Prepares and develops annual performance plans for staff, monitors staff performance, and assists in developing staff professionally Ascertains the reliability of accounting and operational data Represents department at meetings, conferences, and public events Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

May be required to perform other related job duties

Requirements For Employment

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 two-for-one year basis. A typical combination includes:
 

Education

Bachelor's degree in in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Experience

Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience leading projects in contract (pre-award and incurred cost), financial, operational efficiency and effectiveness, compliance, and/or performance audits; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment

 

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements 

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 Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.

The following are the preferred qualifications:
Experience conducting government audits
Experience conducting construction audits
Experience utilizing computer software such as Quickbooks, TeamMate, Toad, and Microsoft Suite
Experience working in transit operations
One or more of the following certifications or licenses: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and/or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)