Audit Manager

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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Leads and conducts audits and reviews of internal controls, business processes, contract compliance, construction projects, indirect costs, etc., to ensure compliance with management policies, procedures, directives, laws, and regulations that have significant impact upon operations.

Provides management direction and technical expertise to plan and oversee subordinate work efforts.

Assists in the development of annual risk assessments and audit plans and ensures audits are conducted in accordance with The Institute of Internal Auditors' International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards).

Develops budgets for audits and reviews and monitors progress to ensure appropriate results are achieved within budget.

Develops, revises, and recommends internal policies and procedures.

Reviews and oversees issuance of audit reports and recommendations, ensuring the reliability and integrity of financial and operating information and methods used.

Oversees the preparation and issuance of reports to communicate audit opinions and recommendations to the Board of Directors and senior management.

Keeps abreast of developments in the fields of accounting and auditing, Airports Authority programs and operations subject to internal audit, and knowledge of government grant and contract requirements and the environments in which grants and contracts operate.

Participates in the selection, assignment and development of employees. Evaluates employee performance and adheres to EEO requirements.

Reviews program quality and progress toward achieving goals on a periodic basis. Takes corrective actions to maintain work progress on schedule, improve employee performance or modify program goals or operations, as appropriate.

Directs the efforts of certified public accounting (CPA) firms and service providers under contract to conduct audits and reviews of internal controls, business processes, contract compliance, construction projects, and indirect costs.

Works with external auditors including the U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of Inspector General and Government Accountability Office.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Eight years of progressively responsible experience in auditing, including at least three years as a Senior Auditor and a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Experience in leading and managing a team of internal audit professionals, including setting goals, providing feedback and coaching, and managing performance.

Expert knowledge of auditing standards and methods (IIA Standards), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and skill in applying them.

Knowledge and ability to understand and assess risk associated with organizational functions and practices and recommend controls to mitigate risks.

Ability to apply relevant Federal, State, county and internal regulations, requirements, standards and programs impacting financial and business operations to specific problems and individual cases.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and ability to supervise the operations and programs of the unit.

Ability to perform complex analyses of data and information and make recommendations.

Ability to demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate and assess the effectiveness of an organization's internal controls and risk management processes.

Ability to speak and write effectively, with emphasis on communicating technical issues to nontechnical audiences. This includes encouraging effective oral communication by others, delivering oral presentations on audit results, and skill in writing audit policies, audit plans and audit reports.

Skill in using a computer and modern office suite software, with emphasis on accounting and financial systems/software.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience in two or more of the following areas: internal audits, performance audits, contract audits, operational audits, information technology and information security audits, or audits of airport-aviation-related operations.

One or more additional active professional certifications such as a Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).

Experience with conducting data analytics of large data sets using business intelligence tools.

Previous managerial experience leading audit teams and multiple audit projects.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED

Certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) from the Institute of Internal Auditors (North America), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) from the Information Systems Audit and Control Association, or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, or equivalent certification in a related field.

A state driver's license in good standing.

NECESSARY SPECIAL FACTORS

Works in a dynamic environment under pressure from time constraints during peak periods.

Work is typically reviewed in progress and upon completion for quantity, quality, timeliness, teamwork, customer service, and other factors.

A background security investigation will be required for all new hires.

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