The City of Brownsville, Texas is strategically situated on the northern bank of the Rio Grande River, boasting proximity to key tourist and business destinations such as South Padre Island and the SpaceX Starbase. Brownsville ranks in the Top 5 of best places to live for quality of life by U.S. News & World Report. 

Reporting directly to the Audit and Oversight Committee, the City Auditor manages and directs all activities of the Office of the City Auditor. The City Auditor is responsible for performance audits, supervising division employees, assessing city program effectiveness and results, determining city internal control effectiveness and efficiencies, and determining city compliance with laws, regulations, contracts, or grant agreements. 

·Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.

·Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans.

·Obtain, analyze, and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc.

·Prepare and present reports that reflect audit results and document process.

·Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality, and goal achievement.

·Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings.

·Maintain open communication with management and audit committee.

·Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum.

·Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions.

·Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques, and performance standards.

·Coordinate the activities of external auditors including how best to leverage the work performed and results produced from Internal Audit’s work.

·Lead internal audit teams within a large organization, covering relevant financial, operational, compliance and technology risks.

The starting salary range for this position will be $102,839.26 – $159,393.31 (DOE). The City of Brownsville offers a comprehensive benefits package, that includes membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 contribution match, retirement options available at 20 years of service at any age or five years of service at minimum age 60. Additionally, employees enjoy exceptional medical, dental, and life insurance coverage for themselves and their families. Employees may contribute to deferred compensation plans such as a (457) plan from Equitable, and Supplemental Insurance plans from AFLAC and Colonial Life. 

The City observes 12 holidays annually, and employees can accumulate ten annual days, two floating holidays, and ten sick days per year. The City provides professional development programs, $7,000 car allowance, and teleworking options. Relocation reimbursement expenses of up to $7,000. 

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a closely related field; master’s degree preferred. Ten (10) years of related audit experience in municipal or other governmental setting and five (5) years of progressive management experience is required. A Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor is required; Certified Fraud Examiner and Certified in Financial Forensics is preferred. Qualified candidates will possess thorough knowledge of auditing standards and practices, government auditing standards, audit management, ethics, fraud awareness, project management, leadership, critical thinking, change management, budget development, critical evaluation, and strategic planning. 

This position is open until filled; however, interested applicants are asked to apply by May 13, 2024. Following the first review date, we will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications. For more information, please email Edward.Williams@bakertilly.com or call 214-842-6478.