Senior Auditor

Under general supervision of the Vice President of Audit and Compliance (OAC), manages the Internal Audit unit within the Office of Audit & Compliance. Supervises and manages the activities of the Staff Auditor I, II, and III within OAC, conducts complex operational and financial audits to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) management policies, procedures and controls to maintain compliance with HUD regulations; performs other related duties.

The Salary Range for this position is $85,157.60 - $106,447.00 annually. Placement at any specific point within the stated range is not guaranteed for any candidate. Final compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, and skills, as well as internal equity and organizational considerations.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Supervises and manages the Staff Auditor I, II, and III positions by executing directing, and monitoring the planned internal audit operations. Conducts regular meetings to review audit work products, status updates and resolution of issues and concerns;
• Assists the Senior Executive Vice President and Vice President of OAC with developing the Internal Audit policies and procedures that govern the Internal Audit process; assist with the establishment of the Internal Audit risk assessment process to be executed across all PHA departments.Plans and performs financial, compliance and operational audits of PHA’s programs, departments and functions to determine the adequacy of controls, the degree of compliance with established policies and procedures and the effectiveness and efficiency of the area under review;
• Assist in development of audit programs and procedures with clearly defined audit objectives, scope and methodology;
• Writes and coordinates audit plans as assigned; works independently ensuring audit remains on track and is focused in the directed areas;
• Conducts testing to assess compliance with management and program policies procedures and controls. Organizes and trains employees in work paper preparation;
• Prepares draft reports of audit findings including corrective actions to rectify deficiencies; develops recommendations for improvementsto policies and procedures related to thescope of the audit;
• Presents and discusses audit reports to the Vice President and Senior Vice President;
• Monitors corrective actions andreviews internal controls to ensure deficiencies are rectified.
• Assists with preparation of annual audit plans and annual risk assessment activities;
• Performs special audits as requested by the Executive Vice President of the Office of Audit and Compliance, President and CEO, Board of Commissioners, Audit Committee or department director.
• Assists in training of staff auditors;
• Prepares and presents updates to the Audit Committee;
• May appear in court and before grand juries to offer testimony;
• Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field ofAudit and Compliance; AND
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and PHA information;
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies (Skills, knowledge, abilities)

• Overseeing and coordinating internal and external audit operations.
• Conducting complex operational and financial audits.
• Interviewing and eliciting information.
• Reviewing and analyzing financial documents, policies and procedures.
• Analyzing and interpreting a variety of facts and findings.
• Critical thinking and the ability to prioritize work assignments.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations governing public housing and financial operations.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills as well as editing skills.
• Interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with OAC staff, PHA departments, employees, management, and the general public.
• Ability to interpret PHA organizational structure, operations, policies and procedures; HR Manual, Employee Handbook, and Union Contracts.
• Ability to interpret governing Housing and Urban Development Regulations
• Principles and practices of government and professional audit and compliance standards.
• Ability to interpret Federal and State regulations governing housing and finance.
• Methodology and objective testing methods.
• Methods, procedures, and standards for maintaining internal andexternal audit records.
• Principles and practices of management, organization and administration.
• General office practices and equipment.
• Standard computer software applications.

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or a related field; AND five (5) or more years audit experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Alternative Qualifications

• An equivalent combination of education, experience, and other factors may be considered.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• May require possession of a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Class C Driver’s License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in a standard office environment but may require limited travel to PHA sites as warranted.

How to Apply:

All applications will be accepted via PHA's Jobs Board at pha.phila.gov/jobs.

About the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA)

Established in 1937, and with an employment workforce of over 1,100, the Philadelphia Housing Authority is a municipal agency providing public housing services to over 76,000 residents in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Financial support for Authority operations and capital needs comes primarily from rent payments and subsidies provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). PHA is one of a very select group of housing authorities across the nation that has attained Moving to Work (MTW) status. This designation allows housing agencies the opportunity and flexibility, on a local level, to develop and implement innovative housing and self-sufficiency strategies to benefit public housing residents and Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) participants.

PHA is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of individual qualifications without regard to race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity or ancestry, religion, age, disability, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.