AUDITOR LEAD

Leads audit teams and conducts internal audits of City departments and operations, as well as special management reviews.  These audits evaluate internal control, economy, efficiency, effectiveness, compliance with applicable laws, regulations, management policies, and standard accounting practices.  Audits are a significant part of the City’s internal financial and management control.

• Plans and administers audits in compliance with Government Auditing Standards, including preliminary research, preparation of audit scopes, work plans, progress reports and correspondence. 
• Leads and supervises audit teams, including reviewing and approving audit work products.  
• Performs audit procedures, including document and transaction examinations, inquiries and analysis. 
• Prepares orderly, logical work papers that document and support the audit work and its findings and recommendations.  
• Prepares clear, detailed reports. 
• Meets continuing professional education requirements .
• Participates in audit team meetings and in the presentation of audit reports to Common Council committees.  

Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.  

1.  Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting or a related field from an accredited college or university.

     IMPORTANT NOTE: To receive credit for college, transcripts are required and must be received by the application period closing date. College transcripts should be attached to your online application. Applications without transcripts attached will be considered incomplete and will be rejected. 

 Your transcript must be legible and include the following information:  the university or college name, your name, the degree completed (if applicable) and the date the degree was completed.

2.  Three years of progressively responsible professional auditing experience gained in an internal auditor or external auditor position.

  - Certification as a CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

 - Supervisory experience or experience as in-charge auditor

• Ability to effectively lead and provide guidance to staff members engaged in auditing activities
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, generally accepted auditing standards, and generally accepted government auditing standards   
• Ability to develop audit findings and make recommendations for corrective action  
• Analytical ability and the ability to think critically
• Problem-solving skills, as well as ability to make sound decisions
• Ability to orally communicate ideas and information effectively and clearly
• Ability to communicate information in writing in a clear, accurate, succinct, and organized manner
• Ability to identify problem areas and weaknesses 
• Professional demeanor  
• Interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with all levels of employees, contractors, consultants, and elected officials 
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision 
• Proficiency with computers, including knowledge of spreadsheet and word software 
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and accomplish work
• Attention to detail
• Mathematical skill
• Honesty and integrity

The current starting salary (PG2HX) for City of Milwaukee residents is $54,865 annually, and the non-resident starting salary is $53,519.  Appointment above the minimum is possible.

An excellent benefit package is offered.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.  

INITIAL FILING DATE - The examination will be held as soon as practical after May 15, 2015. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice.  However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative test administration. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 

APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed by visiting www.jobaps.com/MIL.  

Applications and transcripts should be submitted no later than the deadline listed above.

If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.

The Department of Employee Relations is located in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.