POSITION OVERVIEW

Directs the Internal Audit function for the Authority and leads the Internal Audit Team to complete a wide range of professional assurance and consulting engagements, strategic initiatives, and advisory services. Reports functionally to the Audit Committee and administratively to an Executive. Influences positive change within the Authority by being a trusted advisor. Collaborates and communicates often with Senior Leadership. Responsible for the completion of the annual risk assessment and annual audit plan. Responsible for ensuring completion of required internal and external assessments and overall compliance with professional auditing standards. Responsible for supervising, coaching, and appraising direct reports.

 POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on the assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below.

· Oversees staff conducting a wide variety of assurance and consulting engagements to ensure the means used to accumulate and analyze information and data result in complete, accurate, timely, reliable, and relevant information and that work is completed in accordance with professional auditing standards.

· Participates in various Authority meetings and serves on Authority committees in an advisory capacity.

· Develops annual risk-based audit plan for review and approval by the Audit Committee. Engagements on the plan should contribute to the success of the Authority by evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. Maintains an organizational structure and staffing to ensure audit resources are available to execute the audit plan. Oversees outsourced and co-sourced audit activities.

· Ensures processes are in place for effective selection, development, and succession of staff within the Department. Directly supervises, trains, assigns work, and prepares performance appraisal of Senior Manager, Manager, and Business Office Manager. Provides recommendations regarding hiring, discipline, and promotion of subordinates. Provides coaching and constructive feedback to all personnel within the Department.

· Communicates and interacts directly with Executive Management and the Audit Committee regarding departmental activities and results of engagements. Collaborates and coordinates with stakeholders to ensure adequacy and timeliness of corrective action resulting from audit recommendations.

· Develops and maintains the departmental budget.

· Investigates and documents allegations of misappropriation to determine wrongdoing, identify parties involved, quantify loss, provide recommendations for criminal or civil prosecution, and testify on the Authority’s behalf at court proceedings. Or determine if outsourcing of investigation is warranted.

· Establishes and maintains a quality assurance and improvement program that covers all aspects of the internal audit activity. Demonstrates compliance on all external assessments.

· Participates in leadership roles in relevant professional organizations.

· Performs special projects and participates in Authority-wide initiatives as needed.

· Attends and participates in continuing professional education opportunities throughout the year.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.

· Five years of progressively responsible audit experience including managing and supervising audit staff.

· Thorough understanding of current audit standards and practices.

· Experience with peer review / quality assurance activities.

REQUIRED FOR ALL HCAA JOBS

· In the event of an emergency or disaster that impacts the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority (HCAA), an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department or the HCAA Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Such assignments may be before, during, or after the emergency/disaster.

· Complies with all HCAA Policies, Procedures, and Standards.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

· Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both verbally and in writing, with Executive and Senior Leadership as well as the Audit Committee.

· Ability to evaluate, supervise, and motivate staff while effectively delegating and providing professional growth and teambuilding opportunities.

· Ability to communicate and collaborate with personnel in all levels of the Authority and with stakeholders outside the Authority and to influence positive change.

· Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)

· Thorough knowledge of Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book) and/or IIA Standards (Red Book).

· Thorough knowledge of proper workpaper techniques such as referencing, indexing, etc. Ability to ensure results and conclusions are well-documented in accordance with professional standards and the Department’s procedures.

· Ability to understand and interpret provisions of various contracts between the Authority and external companies and contractors.

· Thorough knowledge of supervisory and leadership principles and practices.

· Ability to oversee and approve departmental policies and procedures and to stay informed on revisions to applicable Authority, Department, and professional policies, procedures, and standards to ensure conformance.

· Strong organization and follow-up skills, including handling competing priorities to meet deadlines and commitments.

· Ability to maintain professional certifications and desire to obtain new certifications as part of continued professional development.

· Ability to perform work with objectivity and integrity and ability to maintain confidential information. Must adhere to Department independence and ethics standards.

· General knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to fiscal management of government agencies, including those funded by federal grants.

· General knowledge of the principles of governmental accounting, business, and public administration.

· Experience with electronic audit work paper software is preferred.

· Experience with data analysis software is a plus.

· Experience in construction auditing is a plus.

 CORE Values

Teamwork: We treat everyone with respect and dignity We trust and empower our people We celebrate our wins and continue to improve

Vision: We think and act boldly We lead by example We transform our industry

Excellence: We prioritize safety and security We act with integrity and are accountable for our actions We hold ourselves to the highest standards

Community: We foster a diverse and inclusive environment We steward the resources entrusted to us We serve the greater good

Hospitality:We are friendly and proactive We pitch in when we see a problem

TPA MISSION STATEMENT

To be a major driver in the economic growth of the Tampa Bay Region. We will be leading-edge innovators to create global access and extraordinary customer experiences through our people and facilities to build prosperity for our stakeholders and the region.

TPA VISION STATEMENT

To be a vibrant aviation gateway for Tampa Bay, providing access and economic opportunity for our stakeholders.

The Aviation Authority-Tampa International Airport provides equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, membership, or non-membership in an employee organization, or based on personal favoritism or other non-merit factors.

The Aviation Authority-Tampa International Airport welcomes and encourages applications from minorities, veterans, and persons with physical and mental disabilities and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons in the application and testing process. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation requests will be on a case-by-case basis.