The City of Sacramento is seeking a City Auditor to drive efficiency, transparency, and accountability within our government. The City Auditor is responsible for independently assessing and reporting on City operations and services, supporting budgetary inquiries and decisions, and exercising additional powers as dictated by law and City Council resolutions. This multifaceted role demands financial expertise, political savvy, and a commitment to public service. With oversight of a $1.8 M budget ... more details
THE POSITION
The City of Sacramento is seeking a City Auditor to drive efficiency, transparency, and accountability within our government. The City Auditor is responsible for independently assessing and reporting on City operations and services, supporting budgetary inquiries and decisions, and exercising additional powers as dictated by law and City Council resolutions. This multifaceted role demands financial expertise, political savvy, and a commitment to public service. With oversight of a $1.8M budget and a team of 10 employees, the City Auditor will oversee staff training, ensuring adherence to professional and ethical audit standards while fostering a positive work culture and providing mentorship opportunities. Additionally, they will manage the City's whistleblower hotline, investigating allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, and other concerning activities.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be organized, strategic, and data-driven, with experience collaborating with councils and boards in the public sector. Strong communication skills are essential for conveying audit findings and recommendations to elected officials and the public. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a drive to identify and implement improved processes and innovative solutions.
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The City Auditor plans, directs and oversees the operations of the Office of the City Auditor; safeguards City assets and strengthens fiscal accountability of all City departments; directs auditing activities including financial, performance compliance, contract and grant audits; develops, prepares and monitors the department's annual budget; performs duties which involve the exercise of considerable discretion and latitude of judgment in the formulation and development of policies and procedures; trains, supervises and evaluates assigned personnel and work teams.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This single position classification is responsible for the overall management of the Office of the City Auditor. The incumbent is appointed by the City Council and serves at the pleasure of the collective body. The City Auditor works closely and interfaces with the City Council, Audit Committee, Charter Officers, Department Directors, and Division Managers.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
The City Auditor receives broad policy direction from the City Council and exercises direct supervision over the Office of the City Auditor staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Depending upon the assignments, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provides independent, objective, and reliable information regarding the City's ability to meet its goals and objectives, and establish an adequate system of internal controls by verifying compliance with laws and regulations, assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of the City's operations, and identifying internal control weaknesses and failures.
Conducts audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and provides the Mayor, City Council, and the public with objective, timely, and accurate information about City government.
Promotes and enhances honest, efficient, transparent, and accountable City government by safeguarding City assets and strengthening fiscal accountability of all City departments.
Develops and directs the implementation of auditing plans, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for City departments; coordinates the work of the department with other City departments, outside agencies, consultants and vendors.
Plans, manages, directs, assigns and reviews the day-to-day auditing operations of the department; supervises and participates in the more complex auditing activities and writes detailed audit reports with recommendations to mitigate or eliminate the areas of concern as needed.
Manages and supervises the administrative functions of the department, including the preparation of short and long-range audit plans, coordination with external auditors and research of audit techniques; ensures conformance with acceptable audit standards, plans, budgets and schedules.
Develops, prepares and monitors the department budget; reviews and develops fiscal policies and procedures; supervises and directs department fiscal operations.
Responds to questions from City departments, the City Council, and other agencies; attends City Council and various committee meetings as assigned.
Investigates and researches inquiries and problems that require specialized auditing knowledge; uses judgment in the interpretation of City policies and procedures.
Supervises, trains, hires and evaluates professional, paraprofessional and clerical personnel; develops and monitors performance plans; clarifies departmental roles and responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Auditing and accounting theories, procedures, practices, standards and techniques for governmental entities.
Methods and procedures of governmental budget preparation and control.
Practices related to operating and financing municipal government; fiscal and financial management; public financing concepts.
Principles, methods and practices of organization, management, supervision and training.
Departmental administrative and operational development.
Computer systems and applications, especially accounting, payroll and fiscal management data processing systems.
Organizational structure of municipal jurisdictions.
Methods involved in building a positive employee relations program.
Methods and techniques for maintaining effective relations among elected officials, the public and staff.
Ability to:
Plan, organize, direct and evaluate an audit program.
Interpret, explain and apply generally accepted government auditing principles pertaining to municipal audits.
Analyze fiscal problems, unusual situations and develop and implement effective solutions through application of management principles and practices.
Evaluate administrative/operational policies, practices and procedures.
Establish cooperative relationships with staff in City departments.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Prepare and administer a unit budget.
Maintain accurate records; prepare clear, concise reports.
Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.
Establish and maintain effective work relationships with the community at large, the City Council, and other public officials in the performance of required duties.
Plan, direct, and coordinate City-wide programs.
Exercise sound judgment in a politically sensitive environment.
Develop comprehensive plans to meet future City needs/services.
Deal constructively with conflict and develop effective resolutions.
Make recommendation to improve policies impacting operations or procedures.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Experience: Seven years of auditing experience in program, performance and financial auditing, with at least three years performing management or advanced level responsibility for planning, organizing and independently performing audit tasks including: financial audits, compliance audits, contract audits, performance or operational audits, and internal control reviews. Experience as the City Auditor or County Auditor-Controller of a full service urban city or county with a population in excess of 200,000 is preferred.
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Education:
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university. A Master’s degree is highly desirable.
PROOF OF EDUCATION
Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts anddegrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Certification:
Designation as a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) is highly desirable. The following certifications (or equivalent) are also desirable:
CISA (Certified Information System Auditor)
CGAP (Certified Government Auditing Professional)
CRP (Certified Risk Professional)
CFFA (Certified Forensic Financial Analyst)
CMA (Certified Management Accountant)
CCSA (Certification in Control Self-Assessment)
CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner)
CQA (Certified Quality Auditor)
CTP (Certified Treasury Professional)
GPC (Grants Professional Certification)
Driver License:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
THE SELECTION PROCEDURE
HOW TO APPLY: For first consideration, apply by July 10th at: https://wbcpinc.com/job-board/ SAVE THE DATES! Round one interviews will be virtual and held on August 7th. Finalists will move forward to in-person interviews on August 27th. Candidates invited to interview must be available for both dates. QUESTIONS? Please contact your recruiter, Wendi Brown:
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