141005.Senior Manager of Internal Audit at HILLSBOROUGH CO AVIATION AUTHORITY in Tampa, Florida

Job Description:

SENIOR MANAGER OF INTERNAL AUDIT

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the general direction of the Vice President of Internal Audit, the Senior Manager of Internal Audit is responsible for overseeing and directing audit activities related to complex financial and program operations within various departments, agencies, and external organizations that have contractual relationships with the Authority. This role involves managing a team of auditors, ensuring compliance with established procedures, and evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls. This position will formulate the annual audit plan, establish audit objectives, and provide guidance on documentation and analysis methods to support findings and recommendations. This position maintains a high level of integrity and transparency of the Authority's operations through rigorous auditing practices and effective leadership.

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SUPERVISES OTHERS: YES

COMPENSATION: $120,000 and up based on experience

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

·         Responsible for their subordinate employees’ welfare and care, individual training in the conduct of their duties and mentoring.

·         Reviews subordinates’ work performance, conducts open and honest performance check-ins, appraisals, initiates corrective action or discipline as necessary.

·         Ensures subordinates meet authority standards in personal appearance, maintains and accounts for equipment as instructed.

·         Oversees planning, coordination, and performance of assurance and consulting engagements of auditors from beginning to end.

·         Reviews auditor workpapers ad reports to ensure conformance with professional standards and Department specifications.

• Responsible for highly complex areas of an engagement while providing support to subordinates in their performance of less-complex areas.


• Communicates engagement progress, technical problems, and potential issues identified to supervisor and senior leadership stakeholders.


• Formulates and assists in developing the annual audit plan, determining specific audit focus and direction in alignment with organizational objectives.


• Oversees the execution of audit activities, ensuring compliance with professional standards and monitoring the progress of audit assignments.


• Provides guidance on proper documentation techniques, data gathering, and analysis methods to support audit findings and recommendations.


• Reviews and evaluates completed audit work for accuracy, adequacy, and compliance with established standards, ensuring that sufficient supporting documentation is present.


• Leads the internal and external assessment efforts for the Department by coordinating the assessments, communicating results of the assessments, and ensuring the Department takes any corrective action needed to ensure compliance with standards.


• Manages the Department templates, including the execution and communication of revisions to templates.


• Conducts audits of highly technical or complex areas to assess the effectiveness of management controls and compliance with relevant policies and regulations.


• Prepares comprehensive reports on audit findings for presentation to senior management, highlighting critical issues and recommendations for improvement.


• Collaborates with other departments and stakeholders to address audit findings and implement necessary changes for operational enhancement.


• Participates in periodic project status meetings with staff to discuss progress, challenges, and resource requirements related to audit activities.


• Ensures regular communication with management regarding audit progress, technical issues, and any concerns that may arise during the audit process.


• Assists Vice President with completion of the annual risk assessment, annual audit plan, and preparation for Audit Committee Meeting.

·         Regular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of the position.

 

This list is not intended to be all inclusive and you may not be responsible for every item listed.  The employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as necessary.

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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.

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QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business or Public Administration, or another closely related field.


• Six (6) years of experience as a professional auditor.


• Three (3) years supervisory experience.


• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.


• If not currently a Certified Internal Auditor, will be expected to become certified by end of second year of employment.


• Must possess a valid Florida Driver License.

 

 

 

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) of the following certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).


• Previous experience as a professional auditor in the aviation industry.


• Experience with electronic audit workpaper software.


• Experience with data analysis software.


• Experience in construction and general information systems auditing.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book) and/or IIA Standards (Red Book) to ensure compliance with auditing practices.


• 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 Department’s procedures.


• Ability to assist auditors with identification and communication of issues, with recognition of root causes to ensure recommendations are appropriate considering feasibility and overall risk, and with evaluation for inclusion in report.


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


• Ability to prepare and review complex engagement reports and analyses for completeness of preparation and conformance with engagement objectives, professional auditing standards, and department procedures.


• Knowledge of auditing principles, practices, and procedures, particularly as they pertain to financial and program operations within government agencies and contractual relationships.


• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to fiscal management and auditing, ensuring all activities comply with legal standards.


• Knowledge of the organization and operations of various departments and agencies assigned for audit to effectively assess their controls and processes.


• Ability to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of management controls over operational activities, making informed recommendations for improvement.


• Ability to leaf follow-up of responses for assigned projects, evaluate the adequacy of the corrective action and plan for follow-up testing.


• Knowledge of the principles of governmental accounting, business and public administration.


• Ability to exercise judgement and discretion in evaluating audit findings for critical and non-critical matters.


• Advanced skill with Microsoft Office Suite.


• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.


• Ability to handle restricted, sensitive, and confidential information.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others within and outside the Authority.


• Ability to provide outstanding customer service, serve the public, and represent the Authority with courtesy and professionalism.  

 

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PHYSICAL ABILITIES 

• Continuous standing, walking & sitting.


• Continuous typing.  

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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 to grant reasonable accommodation requests will be made case-by-case.

 

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