AUDITOR (INSPECTOR GENERAL)

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Description

Analyzes Metro operations and management practices or evaluates costs (proposed or claimed) by contractors. This position will be responsible for conducting audits and reviews across all of Metro’s Operations. Key responsibilities include data review, fieldwork, utilizing project management software, and drafting and editing reports. This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring in-office presence one to two days per week.

Examples of Duties

• Verifies the accuracy of Metro's records pertaining to recordkeeping practices, assets, liabilities, receipts, expenditures, and related transactions, and recommends improvements

• Reviews and analyzes contractors' accounting system, financial statements, and compliance with the contract provisions and applicable rules and regulations

• Evaluates management information systems, policies and procedures, and internal control systems to ensure compliance with applicable laws, guidelines, and standards

• Plans audits and completes various audit activities which include fieldwork, analysis, and report development and presentation

• Assists in the development of the audit plan for the team, conducts an assigned specific phase or section of the audit, prepares findings and recommendations for the report, and contributes to report presentation and follow-up

• Prepares work papers and audit reports and discusses findings and conclusions with Metro management, officials, and contractors

• Recommends corrective actions to be taken based on findings of errors, or non-compliance

• Provides audit support to Metro departments to strengthen internal controls and ensure accuracy of financial statements

• Acts as a liaison with all levels of management to ensure the implementation of approved audit recommendations

• Develops audit procedures with proposed timeframes and budgetary estimates to ensure timely completion of audit assignments

• Conducts field audits and performs special auditing assignments such as studies of specific operations requiring data development and interpretation of unusual factors

• Establishes and maintains rapport with contractors, Metro staff, and city personnel

• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
  
  May be required to perform other related job duties
  

Minimum Qualifications

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 year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field

Experience

• One year of relevant experience conducting financial, operational, and/or procedural audits

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• Valid California Class C Driver's License
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.

The following are the preferred qualifications:

• Experience working in an Inspector General's Office or government entity
  
• Experience conducting audit activities related to law enforcement, construction, procurements, information technology or transportation
  
• Experience writing Statements of Work (SOW) and scopes for audit projects
  
• Experience utilizing business software such as Power BI, IDEA, Toad, and Teammate
  
• Experience researching and proposing creative and impactful audit projects that address agency activities
  

** This is an At-Will position and employee serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority

Essential Knowledge

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 governmental accounting, business finance, internal audit, and financial audit
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing internal audits for a public agency, such as Federal Acquisition Regulations and Cost Accounting Standards
• Research and report preparation methods
• Internal controls and risk assessments
• Relevant computer business software applications

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

• Problem solving and effectively organizing and documenting observations and analysis leading to proposed recommendations or solutions
• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions
• Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing.
• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
• Using applicable computer software applications to access data, perform data manipulations and analytics, and develop project worksheets and reports

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

• Perform statistical and financial analyses
• Work independently on assigned tasks with minimal supervision
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish constructive working relationships with audited agency management and staff, and to maintain credibility throughout the audit process
• Organize, coordinate, and perform multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Handle highly confidential information
• Determine strategies to achieve goals
• Compile and analyze complex data
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and fiscal practices
• Establish constructive working relationships with audited agency management and staff, and to maintain credibility throughout the audit process
• Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Special Conditions 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

(RW)

Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program . Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.

Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.

*Open to the public and all Metro employees

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.

Closing Date/Time: 3/6/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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• Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority - LA Metro

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