Performance auditors are curious, analytical public servants who are driven to improve City government for those who count on it. The City Auditor is seeking an experienced professional with the ability to conduct complex reviews of government programs. The Performance Auditor II position in the Portland Auditor’s Office is the equivalent to a Senior Auditor at other audit organizations.
The Senior Performance Auditor is part of a seven-person audit team supervised by the Director of Audit Services. Together, we analyze the performance and management of City operations, recommend changes to improve services, coordinate the City’s external financial audit, and operate the City’s Fraud Hotline.
The Auditor is an elected position, independent of City Council and accountable only to the public. The Auditor’s Office ensures open and accountable government by providing impartial reviews and investigations, access to public information, and services to City government and the public. It employs nearly 50 people across seven divisions.
Successful candidates will demonstrate a record of professional experience in government oversight and accountability; a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and the ability to manage a variety of assignments.
Responsibilities of the Senior Performance Auditor include:
- Leading project teams in performing a variety of complex and sensitive management, performance, and other specialized audits; monitor, integrate, and evaluate work performed by audit staff or consultants; prepare audit scope, objectives, and audit plan; determine audit milestones; determine techniques and processes; identify issues; analyze findings and make recommendations; communicate audit results to those responsible for programs subject to audit; oversee completion of tasks in accordance with applicable policies and generally accepted government auditing standards.
- Conducting administrative, operational, financial, and management studies and audits of City activities, functions, and programs; identify opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and equity, and solve problems.
- Drafting audit reports that are clear, concise, and targeted to specific audiences; finalize reports with input from senior management and City Auditor.
- Conduct quality reviews of audit findings, conclusions, and recommendations; review audit reports for support statements, internal consistency, clarity, context, and assurance that information is accurate and consistent with generally accepted government auditing standards.
Successful candidates will have:
- Knowledge of principles, practices and standards of governmental auditing.
- Knowledge of project management and organizational skills; research techniques; program evaluation and performance and procedural analysis.
- Ability to analyze complex operations, organizational issues and problems, evaluate alternatives and reach sound, logical, fact-based conclusions and recommendations and communicate them effectively.
- Ability to develop and execute multipart audit plans; collect, evaluate, and interpret a broad range of data, either in electronic, written, statistical, or narrative form; perform complex analyses of financial, budgetary, operational, and organizational issues; evaluate alternatives and reach logical and fact-based conclusions and recommendations.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; present conclusions and recommendations clearly, logically, and persuasively to diverse audiences; prepare concise and comprehensive reports, correspondence, and other documents appropriate to the audience.
The Auditor’s Office values a diverse workforce and a culture of equity and inclusion in delivering public services and everyday interactions in the workplace. The Office encourages candidates with experience working with a broad range of individuals and diverse communities to apply.
