Aviation-Internal Auditor IV

Job Description:

Aviation-Internal Auditor IV

Description

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About Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Owned by the City of Austin and operated by the Department of Aviation, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is an economic engine, supplying over 74,000 direct and indirect jobs in the Central Texas region. Now, as we build the airport’s largest improvement program in its history, we are redefining the travel experience in one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team behind Journey With AUS, the airport’s expansion and development program, where bold ideas, cutting-edge infrastructure, and a shared commitment to excellence are taking flight.

May serve as Chief Audit Executive for a City department. Completes auditing work which includes investigating, reviewing, and analyzing financial information, internal controls, operational performance, and management practices to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures and local, state, and federal laws, statutes, and guidelines.

Job Description:

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Develops internal audit charter.
  
• Develops audit policies, procedures, and templates.
  
• Develops audit methodologies.
  
• Prepares and monitors budget for the internal audit unit.
  
• Coaches others on audit skills.
  
• Coordinates with other agencies and auditors.
  
• Prepares annual audit plan.
  
• Prepares risk assessments of the department or specific processes to be audited.
  
• Oversees audit staff on assigned audits and special projects.
  
• Conducts identified audits, fraud investigations, and special projects.
  
• Plans audits, including objectives, scope, and audit program.
  
• Recommends improvements.
  
• Ensures evidence is sufficient and appropriate to support drafted reports.
  
• Communicates audit, investigation, and special project results to appropriate parties.
  
• Approves and issues final reports.
  
• Presents audit results to audit committee and/or executive management.
  
• Implements Quality Assurance and Improvement Program to ensure compliance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
  
• Ensures all auditors meet CPE requirements.
  
• Monitors performance and resource needs of the internal audit unit.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

This position may serve as the Chief Audit Executive for the department and is responsible for all aspects of the audit function. May supervise up to one audit staff member.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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 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 budgetary process.
  
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies.
  
• Knowledge of management principles and practices applicable to government functions, programs and processes.
  
• Knowledge of customer service objectives and methodologies.
  
• 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).
  
• Effective oral and written communication skills in a local government setting.
  
• Effective leadership skills.
  
• Strong decision-making skills with specific emphasis on good auditor judgment.
  
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
  
• Skilled in development and implementation of policies and procedures.
  
• Skilled in budget and economic analysis.
  
• Skilled in examining financial and operational information systems.
  
• Skilled in providing audit recommendations to management.
  
• Skilled in overseeing fraud investigation, detection, and control projects.
  
• Skilled in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills needed to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
  
• Ability to direct, plan, set priorities, and assign work tasks to staff.
  
• Ability to manage multiple projects, resources, and timelines in an effective manner.
  
• Ability to maintain high ethical standards in difficult situations.
  
• Ability to resolve issues and overcome obstacles needed to achieve objectives.
  
• Ability to maintain a professional presence and demonstrate sound judgment in answering questions and releasing information to insure relevant, reliable and accurate information is provided.
  
• Ability to motivate, train and effectively coach team members.
  
• Ability to maintain integrity, objectivity, and independence and implement appropriate standards of care in all scopes of work.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four (4) year degree in accounting, business, social sciences, public administration, or related field.
  
• Five (5) years relevant experience, including three (3) years of lead or supervisory experience.
  
• Masters in related field can substitute for one (1) year of experience.
  

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• CIA, CGAP, CPA, or CFE required.
  
• One (1) additional audit-related certification required.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a Financial Auditor
  
• Ability to travel between local work sites
  

Notes to Candidate:

This is a Lead Auditor position at Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). This position will work as part of a team with a second lead auditor to develop audit methodologies to investigate, review, and analyze financial information, internal controls, operational performance, and management practices related to AUS's compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), federal laws, statutes, and guidelines, local, state, and as well as internal financial policies and procedures. This role will serve as a representative of AUS with the Association of Airport Internal Auditors (AAIA). The auditors will be responsible for conducting audits throughout Aviation’s current and build out footprint. Audits will range from FAA regulations, guidelines and best practices to financial accountability to those associated with policies, procedures, and City of Austin (COA) and AUS established practices. These positions will engage with financial services, including banking processes, cash management procedures, and financial transactions, as well as common industry physical security standards for enterprise, grant and bond funds. These roles will be tasked with issuing the final reports associated with these audits and communicating the results to management and relevant stakeholders. They will develop an internal audit charter, to include audit policies, procedures, and templates and implement improvements to ensure compliance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.

Work Hours:

M-F 8AM-5PM

Teleworking opportunities may be available after an

initial training period.

Ability to telework only up to 40% of time per two-week

pay period, with at least 60% of the time working onsite

(three days onsite and two days from home each week of

the pay period)

Work schedules are implemented to support business and

operational needs of the department and are subject to change.

Work hours may include after-hours, holidays, and weekend

work.

Salary:

$73,840.00-$94,161.60 Annually

Travel:

This position requires traveling to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties. A driving record verification will be conducted. If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Skills Assessment:

A skills assessment will be required for this position.

Application Information:

A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Please list your complete employment history, to include all job duties, responsibilities and employment dates on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (i.e., “see resume” or “see LinkedIn profile”). Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary. Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes. The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.

Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

Department may close this job posting at any time after 7 days.

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Veteran:

Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview.

Criminal History Records Check:

The top candidate will be subject to a minimum 10-year criminal background check and security threat assessment.

Language:

Must have the ability to read, write, and fluently speak in English.

Benefits:

Working with Aviation provides a number of health and welfare benefits see City of Austin Promotional Benefits Overview and click HERE to learn more.

See us in action: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport - AUS - YouTube

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

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.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

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.

Closing Date/Time: 2025-09-25