City Auditor UN (Director)

Salary : $113,422.40 Annually

Location : Albuquerque, NM

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2400239

Department : Internal Audit

Division : IA-Office Of Internal Audit

Opening Date : 08 / 14 / 2023

Closing Date : Continuous

Bargaining Unit : NU

Position Summary

Support both the executive and legislative branches of government, supervise, direct and perform independent audit assessments in support of City departments and programs consistent with the provisions and requirements outlined in the Accountability in Government Ordinance and professional standards. General qualifications for the City Auditor of the Office of Internal Audit include the following : integrity, capability for strong management and demonstrated ability and experience in accounting, auditing, financial analysis, management analysis, public administration or other closely related fields.

This is an unclassified at-will position.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks / duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, auditing, business administration or a related field; and

Ten (10) years of managerial accounting or auditing experience to include a minimum of five (5) years of auditing experience; and

To include five (5) years of supervisory experience.

Must obtain Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor certifications through the appropriate entity within two (2) years of appointment. Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor certification must be active and in good standing and must meet required annual continuing professional educational hour requirements. Other professional certifications, such as Certified Fraud Examiner are recommended.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

The finalist shall be fingerprinted and shall provide two (2) fingerprint cards or the equivalent electronic fingerprints to obtain the candidate's Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) record. The City shall pay for the cost of obtaining the FBI records.

Preferred Knowledge

• Management, operations, services and activities of a comprehensive internal audit program

Principles and practices of accounting

Methods and techniques used in performing internal audits

Principles and practices of program development and administration

Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration

Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation

Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations governing auditing and accounting practices

Preferred Skills & Abilities

Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff

Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Prepare, prioritize and plan for auditing activities

Analyze and assess programs, policies and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments

Develop and administer department goals, objectives and procedures

Prepare administrative and financial reports

Prepare and administer department budget

Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions in support of goals

Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques

Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with high-level City officials

Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

City of Albuquerque Employee Benefits

The City is committed to providing employees one of the most comprehensive and reasonably priced benefit packages available in New Mexico. We hope that you will find the coverage offered provides you with the choices and options necessary to keep you and your family healthy and well.

The City offers regular, full-time and part-time employees the option of participating in a variety of group insurance plans. Both Regular and Temporary (non-seasonal) employees participate in the state's retirement system.

Additional Benefit information is available by clicking on the links below.

Do you possess a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, auditing, business administration or a related field?

Do you possess at least ten (10) years of managerial accounting or auditing experience to include a minimum of five (5) years of auditing experience?

Do you possess the supervisory experience outlined in the minimum requirements? If you have successfully completed the City of Albuquerque's Pre-Management Development Program (PMDP), please include two (2) additional years in your supervisory experience (attach certificate, if applicable).

Do you possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Driver's License)?

I acknowledge that I am applying for an unclassified at-will position. Interviews may or may not be conducted as unclassified positions can be appointed.

Do you possess a valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification?

Do you possess an active Certified Internal Auditor certification?

Do you possess a Certified Fraud Examiner certification?

Required Question

Salary : $113,422