The City of Dallas seeks a strategic, independent, and highly credible executive to serve as its next City Auditor. Reporting directly to the City Council, the City Auditor provides executive leadership for a comprehensive internal audit function that promotes accountability, strengthens governance, and enhances the effective and efficient use of public resources.

The qualified candidate will have ten (10) years of progressive leadership experience in auditing or accounting (including in the areas of fraud, waste, abuse, or pension/investment administration); the Certified Public Accountant designation; and a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or related field. A master’s degree is preferred.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following experience and skills:

• Expertise in internal controls, regulatory requirements, accounting policies, internal audit best practices, and auditing of financial and information systems
• Experience in public sector accounting and business process analysis
• Proven leadership ability to set vision, goals, and strategy for an audit organization; recruit talent; lead and develop teams; and make sound independent decisions
• Ability to identify future risks and opportunities, improve systems and processes, and respond quickly to changing priorities.

For more information: Dallas City Auditor Position Profile

The City of Dallas is partnering with POLIHIRE to recruit the next City Auditor. To be considered for this position, please attach 2 PDFs – a letter of interest and your resume – in an email to Dallas_Auditor@polihire.com.

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