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About the Role

This role provides senior-level internal audit services for Austin Energy, focusing on evaluating and testing internal controls, risk management, and governance processes. Responsibilities include identifying criteria, gathering data, conducting interviews, drawing conclusions, making recommendations, and finalizing audit reports. Findings are communicated to executive management and presented at Audit Committee briefings. The role involves leading projects, coaching auditors, and collaborating with others. This is not a financial auditing position.

Responsibilities

Manages complex audits, large projects, or fraud investigations.
Prepares risk assessments of the department or specific processes to be audited.
Plans audits, including objectives, scope, methodologies, and audit programs.
Collects, reviews, and analyzes various types of information and data significant to the project.
Performs interviews of personnel in the course of performing projects.
Performs tests of internal controls to ensure safeguarding of assets, compliance with laws and policies, accomplishment of objectives, reliability of information, and efficiency of operations.
Prepares and reviews work papers and draft audit reports.
Develops conclusions, recommends improvements, and communicates audit results to auditees.
Presents audit results to audit committee and/or executive management.
Develops audit policies, procedures, and templates.
Coordinates with other agencies and auditors.
Coaches others on audit skills.
Leads multiple projects, assigns project tasks to others, reviews tasks performed by others, and coaches others.

Requirements

Four (4) year degree in accounting, business, social sciences, public administration, or related field.
Four (4) years of relevant experience, including two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience.
Masters in related field can substitute for one (1) year of experience.
CIA, CGAP, CPA, CISA, CFE, or other relevant certification required.
Experience leading complex internal audits within a municipal utility or similar operational environment.
Knowledge of the Global Internal Auditing Standards.
Experience conducting data analysis to support and complete audit objectives.
Demonstrated ability to write clear, professional reports for diverse audiences.
Experience leading fraud investigations and coordinating findings with appropriate stakeholders.
Experience presenting audit results and recommendations to executive leadership.
Ability to travel to more than one work location.
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of the concepts for review and evaluation of internal control systems and auditing procedures.
Knowledge of enterprise risk management methodologies.
Knowledge of and ability to adhere to appropriate professional standards, including the Yellow Book and Red Book.
Knowledge of statistical analysis and principles.
Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of investigation as well as the ability to apply such knowledge to fraud investigations involving government activities and resources.
Knowledge of performance measurement principles.
Knowledge of audit project management.
Knowledge of City of Austin and departmental auditing policies and procedures (preferred qualification).
Knowledge of departmental business operations with regards to management practices, internal controls (preferred qualification).
Knowledge of governmental and/or utility accounting principles (preferred qualification).
Skilled in effective oral and/or written communication.
Skilled in completing assigned duties and functions in a timely and effective manner.
Skilled in resolving problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment.
Skilled in examining financial and operational information systems.
Skilled in identifying, obtaining, and analyzing information from a variety of sources, evaluating facts, and employing sound deductive reasoning to draw appropriate conclusions and make improvement recommendations.
Skilled in compiling information and creating and delivering clear, concise, deductive, and fact-based project reports.
Skilled in the development of the audit scope, objectives and methodology to identify and address risks and meet client needs.
Skilled in developing and executing effective procedures for accomplishing an audit.
Skilled in planning, leading, and coordinating fraud investigation, detection, and control projects.
Skilled in identifying and conceptualizing complex issues, anticipate obstacles and propose solutions to overcome potential problems.
Skilled in establishing and maintaining good working relations with other City employees and the public.
Skilled in flexibility, versatility and effective team building to achieve project goals and objectives.
Ability to maintain integrity, objectivity, and independence and implement appropriate standards of care in all scopes of work.
Ability to consider alternative ideas or points of view.
Ability to maintain high ethical standards in difficult situations.
Ability to manage project tasks, resources, and timelines in an effective manner for multiple projects at a time.
Ability to recognize the risks inherent to the subject matter of the project.
Ability to coach and train others regarding processes and skills.
Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and growth through the development of new skills, pursuit of applicable professional certifications, and involvement in professional organizations.
This position may require a criminal background investigation.
Employees, in Good Standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and all of the preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview.
Candidates selected for interview(s) may be required to complete an assessment(s) approved by Municipal Civil Service process, Rule 4.
Critical Employees are considered necessary and vital and supports activities that impact City or department operations.
Critical employees who are able to work at an alternative work location are required to do so.
Schedules may be modified, and employees may be reassigned to another area during extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to provide essential services.
This position is considered FLSA Exempt.
Exempt employees are salaried and, except as provided, are not eligible for overtime compensation.
If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Standards you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties.

Skills

Internal controls evaluation
Risk management
Governance processes
Data analysis
Interviewing
Audit report writing
Project leadership
Auditor coaching
Collaboration
Fraud investigation
Risk assessment
Audit planning
Methodology development
Data collection
Data review
Data analysis
Internal control testing
Work paper preparation
Report drafting
Conclusion development
Recommendation development
Audit result communication
Audit committee presentation
Executive management presentation
Audit policy development
Audit procedure development
Audit template development
Inter-agency coordination
Inter-auditor coordination
Audit skills coaching
Enterprise risk management
Professional standards adherence (Yellow Book, Red Book)
Statistical analysis
Investigation principles
Performance measurement
Audit project management
City of Austin auditing policies and procedures
Departmental business operations
Governmental and/or utility accounting principles
Oral communication
Written communication
Problem-solving
Judgment
Financial information systems examination
Operational information systems examination
Information gathering
Information analysis
Fact evaluation
Deductive reasoning
Report compilation
Clear report delivery
Concise report delivery
Deductive report delivery
Fact-based report delivery
Audit scope development
Audit objectives development
Audit methodology development
Risk identification
Client needs assessment
Audit procedure execution
Fraud investigation planning
Fraud investigation leadership
Fraud investigation coordination
Fraud detection
Fraud control
Complex issue identification
Complex issue conceptualization
Obstacle anticipation
Solution proposal
Interpersonal relations
Team building
Integrity
Objectivity
Independence
Appropriate standards of care
Considering alternative ideas
Considering alternative points of view
High ethical standards
Project task management
Project resource management
Project timeline management
Risk recognition
Coaching
Training
Continuous learning
Professional certification pursuit
Professional organization involvement
Data analysis for audit objectives
Writing clear professional reports
Writing reports for diverse audiences
Leading fraud investigations
Coordinating fraud findings
Presenting audit results to executive leadership
Driving to multiple locations

Location

4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin Texas 78723

Work Type

60% Telework Policy
FLSA Exempt

Experience Level

Senior-level
Four (4) years of relevant experience
Two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience
Masters in related field can substitute for one (1) year of experience

Education Level

Four (4) year degree in accounting, business, social sciences, public administration, or related field.

Salary/Compensations

$75,950.00 (Entry) - $95,700.00 (Midpoint)

Benefits

Generous leave
Work-life balance programs
Extensive benefits
City of Austin Employees' Retirement System
Access to public transit
Bike-friendly infrastructure
Wellness programs
On-site fitness centers
Mental health support
Professional development opportunities
Leadership opportunities

About the Company

At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities.
As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – that anchor our delivery of services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites.
Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee.
Make a Difference: Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.
Value and Innovation: Work in an environment where employees are valued, and innovation thrives.
Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.
Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System.
Sustainable Transportation Options: Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.
Focus on Wellness: Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.
Career Growth: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.
Modern Workspaces: Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration.
By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation.
In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.