Works closely with the Deputy Chief Executive Officer to direct the overall operation of the Management Audit Services (MAS) Department, including responsibility for ensuring the integrity and efficiency of Metro policies and practices, protection of assets and revenues, compliance with the law, and adequacy of internal controls.

• Supports the Deputy Chief Executive Officer in directing the workplan and actions of the Management Audit Services Department

• Provides leadership, direction, and support to the Internal Audit Department to efficiently and effectively comply with laws, regulations, grants, contracts, policies, and procedures; ensures efficient and effective operations; increases the reliability of financial and operational data and information; and safeguards assets and revenues

• Promotes ethics through the detection and deterrence of fraud and ensures the integrity and efficiency of policies, practices, and internal controls

• Oversees, reviews and audits to examine the integrity and protection of Metro's assets and financial resources and the adequacy and effectiveness of Metro′s internal control structure

• Monitors transactions and processes to ensure audits and reviews are completed in accordance with established policies and procedures and completed within mandated timeframes

• Oversees system development life cycles audits, reviews systems internal control structures and system environments and ensures system is processing reliable, accurate, and complete data to protect Metro’s investment

• Oversees financial and cost audits of construction, A&E (Architectural and Engineering, professional services, and other consultant proposals for new or changed work; ensures timely review and audit of contract/MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) close-outs

• Ensures that applicable laws, rules, and regulations are followed, resources are effectively managed, and follow-up and corrective measures are implemented as recommended by Management Audit Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG), consultants, and other outside experts

• Ensures the timely and effective completion of all legally mandated audits, contract audits to support procurement of goods/services, grant audits, and operational/performance audits to recommend business process improvements

• Establishes and updates departmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Government Audit Standards and Internal Audit Standards to ensure all audits are independent, factual, and objective

• Directs the completion of the agency-wide risk assessment

• Develops the annual comprehensive risk-based audit plan to establish MAS priorities and ensure consistency with Metro’s objectives and strategic direction

• Represents Metro at meetings and conferences with public agencies, the private sector, public and corporate officials, and the general public to secure support and create partnerships

• Represents the Deputy Chief Executive Officer at meetings

• Serves as liaison to Metro Board of Directors on Audit issues

• Plans and implements department goals and objectives, encourages innovation, facilitates, and monitors progress, and administers department budgets

• Consults and confers with government officials on provisions of applicable laws and acts governing Metro

• Prepares and presents written and oral reports to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the Board of Directors, and outside agencies

• Advises the Deputy Chief Executive Officer and CEO on significant matters and undertakes special projects as directed

• Communicates Metro′s safety vision and goals both internally and externally; oversees the implementation of agency and departmental safety rules, policies, and procedures; and maintains accountability for safety performance of all assigned employees

• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

• Theories, principles, and practices of public sector financial, compliance, performance, operational, and contract audits

• Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards, Institute of Internal Auditors International Professional Practices Framework, and AICPA Statements on Standards for Attestation Engagements

• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing public agencies

• Applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations and Cost Accounting Standards, CalTrans and FTA Audit requirements

• Federal, state, and local cost principles

• Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program and budget development and implementation, and resource management

• Public administration

• Capital and operating budgets

• Project management best practices and techniques

• Research and statistical methods, and comprehensive report writing

• Theories, principles, and practices of ethics

• Risk management and governance concepts

• Modern management theory, including EEO, recruitment, retention, and management of people

• Background investigation tools and techniques

Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)

• Planning, organizing, and directing the work of a multi-tiered organizational unit

• Identifying and implementing strategies to achieve financial, staffing, and departmental goals

• Establishing and executing objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls

• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, developing, and implementing solutions, and evaluating outcomes

• Exercising sound independent judgment and creativity in making decisions

• Communicating effectively orally and in writing

• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives

• Leading, supervising, training, mentoring, and motivating assigned staff

Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contract, budgets, and labor/management agreements

• Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence

• Represent Metro before the public, the Board of Directors, and elected officials

• Handle highly confidential information

• Travel to offsite locations

• Read, write, speak, and understand English

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a two-for-one year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education 

• Bachelor′s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Liberal Arts, Finance, or a related field

Experience 

• Five years of relevant executive management-level experience conducting internal or external audits for a public or government entity

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements 

• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions 

• Typical office situation

• Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen

Physical Effort Required 

• Sitting at a desk or table

• Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium

• Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions

• Communicating through speech in the English language required