SENIOR AUDITOR

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

Performs complex operational and compliance audits to evaluate controls, procedures, and policies and to ensure that Metro programs, operations, and activities are performed efficiently and effectively; makes recommendations to improve internal controls and procedures.
Performs complex operational and/or compliance audits to evaluate controls, procedures, and policies and to ensure that Metro programs, operations, and activities are performed efficiently and effectively; makes recommendations to improve internal controls and procedures.

Recruitment Timelines : Assessments are projected to be scheduled for the week of July 14, 2025 . These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

Examples of Duties

• Examines, verifies, analyzes, and evaluates organizational procedures and performs operational, compliance, and IT (Information Technology) audits

• Obtains and analyzes accounting records, systems data, background information, management reports, and all other documents necessary for conducting complex audits

• Interviews departmental management and personnel

• Reviews, analyzes, monitors, evaluates, and audits internal controls relating to information systems and/or procedures

• Prepares audit workplans and papers, develops audit techniques, and tests controls in a diverse data processing environment

• Analyzes and evaluates operational policies and procedures, management and organizational structures, and control environments of departments processing information on computers (i.e., mainframe, microcomputers, and personal computers)

• Documents audit findings and compiles and organizes work papers in accordance with audit guidelines

• Conducts surveys and studies of complex fiscal or management issues

• Responds to supervisory and quality assurance review notes

• Summarizes audit findings and prepares audit reports that prompt appropriate departmental management actions

• Presents and reviews audit findings with appropriate departments and recommends improvement of procedures and methods of control

• Prepares statement of work for outsourced projects and monitors projects

• Coordinates with departmental management on replies to audit reports and corrective action plans

• Follows up on audit recommendations to ensure corrective actions are taken

• Prepares and presents audit reports to management and the Board of Directors

• 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

• Three years of relevant experience conducting internal and information system audits; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment

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
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) preferred, based on area of assignment

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 conducting complex compliance audits and/or operational audits
• Experience applying auditing standards principles, i.e., Institute of Internal Auditors Professional Practices Framework/Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) (Red Book) and/or Government Accountability Office Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book)
• Experience utilizing applicable electronic workpaper software applications, such as Teammate or similar software

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 performance auditing, attestation engagements, and information systems auditing

• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing internal auditing of a public agency

• Institute of Internal Auditors Professional Practices Framework, ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association) Auditing Standards, ISACA COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies), and Government Accountability Office Government Auditing Standards

• Project management tools, techniques, and skills

• Principles of supervision

• Applicable computer business software applications

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

• Performing statistical and financial analyses

• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions

• Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions

• Communicating effectively orally and in writing

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

• Operating computers and general office equipment

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

• Complete audit projects on-time and within budget

• Handle highly confidential information

• Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data

• Think and act independently

• Determine strategies to achieve goals

• Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence

• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and fiscal practices

• Oversee, train, and motivate assigned staff

• Travel to offsite locations

• Read, write, speak, and understand English
  Special ConditionsThe 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

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.

*Please refer to the applicable benefit type (Regular or Temporary)*

BENEFITS FOR REGULAR EMPLOYEES

Benefits cover probationary or regular full-time (working at least 40 hrs/week) employees of Metro.

We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums.

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan- Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.

Group Life Insurance- PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance- PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.

Long-Term Disability Insurance- 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.

Holidays- 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth,Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Time off with Pay (TOWP)- Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.
Years of Service Annual Accrual
Hire date - 5 years20 days
Beginning of 6th - 10th year25 days
Beginning of 11th - 15th year30 days
Beginning of 16th + years35 days

Pension Plan- PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.

Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.

BENEFITS FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES

Temporary (Contingent) employees are eligible for the following benefits only:

• Kaiser medical insurance
• Public Pension Plan
• 457/401K Plan
• Flex Spending
• Paid Sick Time
• Fare Media
• Rideshare Subsidies
• Metro One Fitness membership

For more information on the Benefits Enrollment for Contingent Employees, please visit LA Metro’s Pension & Benefits website at www.benefits.metro.net .

Closing Date/Time: 7/1/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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• Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority - LA Metro

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