Conducts internal audits and provides consulting services to assess risks, effectiveness of fiscal controls, accuracy of financial records and information to assure the City is compliant with Federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.

• Conducts assigned internal audits that include all operational areas and evaluates compliance with laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and management goals and objectives; documents findings to provide recommendations to correct deficiencies, reduce risk and costs, and improve performance.
• Assists with development of audit scope and objectives; inspects accounting systems and assesses the proper accountability of assets to determine the protective value.
• Interviews staff; analyzes the reliability and effectiveness of operational policies and practices; reviews performance measures and reporting methods; analyzes data obtained to determine deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud, or lack of compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Prepares and presents various special and recurring reports to include report of findings and recommendations for management to correct deficiencies; meets with various staff to present findings and recommendations; conducts follow up reviews to assure implementation of recommendations.
• Conducts special studies to analyze compliance and internal control issues, fraud prevention, and allegations of inappropriate activity as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field AND three (3) years of professional accounting and/or auditing experience, preferably in the public sector. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

Licenses/Certification(s):

Valid driver’s license is required. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies. Registration as a Certified Public Accountant with the State of New Mexico or Certified Internal Auditor is preferred; specific technical training and certifications may be required.

Considerable Knowledge of: International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS); industry standard practices and policies; principles and practices of legal, ethical and professional rules of conduct; applicable state and Federal statutes, rules, codes and regulations; mathematical and statistical models for financial analysis; business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications; City organization, operations, policies and procedures to assist in the performance of essential functions and duties as outlined.
 Ability to: Assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and demands; interpret a variety of technical instructions and manage abstract and concrete variables; prepare accounting/financial reports; prepare, maintain and analyze accounting information and records; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers and representatives from other local, state and Federal agencies to assist in meeting established goals and objectives.
 Skills in: Reading, interpreting, understanding and applying accounting standards and procedures, applicable Federal rules and regulations, and City policies and procedures; analyzing accounting issues, evaluating alternatives, and making logical recommendations based on findings; assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands; interpreting technical instructions and analyzing complex variables; applying mathematical knowledge to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis; composing reports and correspondence independently or from brief instructions; using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines; effectively managing and leading staff, and delegating tasks and authority in accomplishing effective project management, meeting goals and deadlines, and providing appropriate recommendations to management.