Senior Independent Auditor

Annual Salary Range: $87,796.80 - $136,094.40
First Review of Applications: July 21, 2024
Expected Start Date: August/September 2024

SANDAG Independent Performance Audit Function

On January 1, 2018, a new California Assembly Bill (AB 805) required the creation of the Audit Committee and an independent performance auditor position.

Under general administrative direction of the Board of Directors and Audit Committee, the OIPA has the authority to conduct performance audits of all departments, offices, boards, activities, and programs of the consolidated agency. Performance audits are conducted in compliance with generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS). The OIPA also reviews compliance with the agency’s administrative policies, procedures, and local, state and federal regulations including reviews of funding, revenue streams, capital programs, expenditures, enterprise risk management, public bid process, transportation, and other regional planning programs and initiatives that impact the region.

The OIPA serves as the Board of Directors’ oversight function that objectively evaluates and recommends improvements to SANDAG operations.  OIPA prioritizes its efforts through an annual objective risk assessment and by continually monitoring concerns and trends from the Whistleblower Hotline Program. The OIPA is also the official body of SANDAG to investigate allegations of potential fraud, waste, abuse, and gross mismanagement identified by SANDAG staff or other stakeholders.

Role

Under the general direction of the Deputy Independent Performance Auditor, the Senior Independent Auditor performs and coordinates performance audits and reviews of SANDAG activities and programs. 

Typical Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with major course work in public or business administration, public policy, accounting, finance, or a related field. A master’s degree is highly desirable.
• A minimum of five years of increasingly professional auditing experience in the areas of administration, operations, finance, performance or management, preferably for a public agency. One year of work experience must have been performed in a senior or lead capacity.
• Possession of a professional certification such as Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Internal Auditor, etc., is desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, including budgeting, purchasing, risk management, human resources management, public contracting, and maintenance of public records; knowledge of standard public agency methodologies and strategies used in the procurement of services; knowledge and understanding of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Capacity to establish, maintain, and foster cooperative and collaborative professional working relationships with auditees; ability to gain cooperation and consensus through discussion and persuasion.

Benefits
SANDAG offers comprehensive benefits, to include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as employee assistance, wellness, and work/life balance programs. Additionally, SANDAG offers the following:

• Hybrid (Monday and Wednesday telework days; Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday in office)
• 9/80 flexible work schedule (every other Monday off)
• Pay-for-performance merit increases
• CalPERS pension plan with employer and employee contributions
• Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents
• Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents
• Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees
• Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER
• Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year

Call (619) 699-1900 or visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandag? for information. First review July 14, 2024. EOE.