Deputy Auditor

Deputy Auditor

The Deputy Auditor plays a critical leadership role within the Internal Audit function and supports the Manager of Internal Audit in the planning, execution, and oversight of the City’s internal audit program. This position provides senior‑level direction and professional guidance to audit staff and ensures that audit activities align with organizational priorities and professional standards. The Deputy Auditor oversees the review and appraisal of City programs and operations to assess economy, efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance.

The role supports the development of the annual audit plan through the Citywide risk assessment process and provides strategic input on audit coverage, priorities, and resource allocation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning, organizing, and directing audit engagements.
• Reviewing audit findings and developing recommendations.
• Directing and writing audit reports.
• Conducting and supervising complex routine and non‑routine audits.
• Coordinating audit activities involving multiple City departments, vendors, and external stakeholders.
• Managing the audit management software system: establishing risks and controls, reviewing narratives and work papers, allocating and monitoring assignments, tracking audit progress, and reviewing reports prior to publication.
• Supporting continuous improvement of audit methodology, documentation standards, and quality assurance processes.
• Maintaining a high level of professional expertise in governmental auditing standards and practices, including GAGAS, the GAO Red Book, GAAP, applicable laws and regulations, and IIA best practices.
• Demonstrating advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools for large dataset analysis, formula development, and spreadsheet support for audit planning, testing, reporting, and decision‑making.

• Assists the Manager of Internal Audit in supervisory and coordination of the staff of the division and acts for the Manager in his/her absence.
• Plans, organizes, and directs the work of the Auditing Department in the review and appraisal of City programs to assess economy, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Directs the audit staff and contractors to perform annual post audits of all fiscal transactions and accounts.
• Reviews audit findings and recommendations.
• Directs the writing of audit reports.
• Prepares monthly activities, findings and recommendations.
• Conducts audit conferences.
• Meets with City officials, media, and the public regarding audit conferences and audit organizations.
• Represents the City in conferences and in professional organizations.
• Performs other job‑related duties as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Public Administration from an accredited four‑year college or university.
• Five years of full‑time relevant paid experience in auditing or accounting.
• Knowledge of governmental auditing standards, including accounting and auditing principles, organizational theory principles, GAAP, applicable laws, rules, regulations, and public administration principles.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of thirty (30) pounds.
• Valid state of Ohio driver’s license.

This position operates in a senior professional environment within the City’s Internal Audit function and involves a high level of responsibility, discretion, and independent judgment. The Deputy Auditor works closely with executive leadership, department heads, and external stakeholders and is expected to represent the Internal Audit function with professionalism and credibility. The role requires frequent collaboration with audit staff and City departments and may involve leading meetings, presentations, and discussions related to audit results, risk assessment, and operational improvements.

The Deputy Auditor may be required to conduct on‑site audit work at various City locations and attend meetings across departments as part of audit planning and coordination. This position has access to highly sensitive financial, personnel, and operational information and must maintain strict confidentiality and ethical standards at all times.

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