Description

Join the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority as a Manager of Internal Audit, where you will work with a collaborative and supportive team of passionate audit staff members, managers, and employees. The GCRTA is the State of Ohio’s largest public transit authority, providing rail, bus, bus-rapid-transit, and paratransit transportation services to the residents of Cuyahoga County, Ohio. On our team, you will receive endless support and appreciation, while building a rewarding career with one of the most progressive public transit systems in the country.

In February 2023, GCRTA Internal Audit completed a self-assessment with independent validation to receive a “Generally Conforms” rating is given by the Institute of internal Auditors for an internal audit activity that complies with the requirements of the IIA Standards and the IIA Code of Ethics. It is the highest rating possible and indicates the audit activity has a charter, policies, and processes that are in conformance with the Standards.

We recently upgraded to a modern audit management system, which includes tools for risk assessment, planning, resource assignments, electronic working papers, audit report management, issue and recommendation tracking, and collaborative communications.

Detailed Description                      

As the Manager of Internal Audit, you will assure that internal controls and processes performed by management and employees throughout the organization are operating effectively and efficiently. Your duties will include but are not limited to:

Preparing detailed audit programs and annual risk analysis. Performing audit procedures and managing audit staff. Preparing draft audit reports for assigned audits and reviewing with the Executive Director of Internal Audit. Leading meetings with department leadership to review findings, with support and direction from the Executive Director of Internal Audit.

Our ideal future Manager of Audit is someone who:

Can multi-task efficiently. Has excellent communication and computer skills. Can adapt and is open to learn. Has strong project management and technical skills. This position offers telecommuting opportunities. As a manager you will be required to have certifications, which we provide continuing professional education credits to attain.

Requirements

Job Requirements                          

Responsibilities: Prepares and completes audit programs and participates in completing an annual risk assessment. Evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of controls intended to ensure the safeguarding of assets and reducing or recovering costs. Manages audit staff to assure the effective completion of audit objectives. Supervises department staff, reviews audit work papers and testing results as assigned. Prepares draft audit announcements, leads audit kickoff meetings, offers recommendations to reduce risk based upon observed and confirmed control weaknesses, and follows up on management responses to audit findings. Manages electronic audit papers using departmental software and tracks audit time allocation. Prepares written reports, effectively communicates audit findings to departmental leadership, and makes recommendations for remediation related to findings. Conducts effective audit meetings and maintains on-going communication on the status of recommendations with management. Assists with departmental initiatives. Manages the testing of internal control effectiveness. Reviews all documentation and testing results. Maintains on-going communication on the status of recommendations with management. Complies with the IIA Standards of Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Code of Ethics. Other duties as assigned.

Experience:

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in internal audits, contract audits, investigations, external audits, financial management, or other related fields. A minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience in auditing and providing quality reviews for reports of other business units, or a minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience in related fields. Certification/Licensure, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Information Systems Security Auditor, or comparable certifications. Master’s degree considered in lieu of technical certifications.