Chief Audit Officer

Pay Range: $141,587.00 - $233,618.00 Supervisory Organization: Sr VP and Chief Human Resources Officer Country: United States of America Address: 1401 PACIFIC AVE City: DALLAS, TX 75202 FLSA: Exempt Professionals: 01 - Official Administrator (EEO-4-United States of America), 1A - Officials and Executives (EEO-SubCategory) General Summary: Reporting to the DART Board Audit Committee, the Chief Audit Officer oversees, manages, reviews and is responsible for the personnel involved in audit functions performed in accordance with DART Internal Audit departmental policies and procedures. This work includes operational audits, IT outsourced audits, incurred cost audits of contractors, and proactive work. The work will be Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) based to give management and the Board reasonable assurance as to the ability to achieve Agency objectives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop annual audit plan based on risk, using risk assessment process and model. The audit plan will be approved by the Audit Committee. The audit process focus will be on business objectives, risks to achievement of objectives, and risk mitigation controls (COSO process). Audit reports are presented to the Audit Committee. Evaluate management action plans for satisfactory disposition of audit observations. Follow up will be done to ensure completion of action plans. Assist management in design of internal controls within new or significantly modified processes and systems which may present a high level of risk to the Agency. Audit contractor billing and allocations to ensure amounts are in accordance with contract terms and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). Issue quarterly status reports on audit plan & budget approved by the Audit Committee, action plan follow up, and incurred cost audit recoveries to the Audit Committee. Establish quality assurance program for the department and have quality assurance peer review done every five (5) years to ensure the Internal Audit department complies with standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. Develop departmental annual budget to be approved by the Audit Committee. Interview, select, develop, evaluate, counsel and, if necessary, terminate audit staff. Identify, evaluate, and recommend opportunities for cost optimization and revenue enhancement through independent audits and advisory engagements, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and responsible fiscal stewardship. Provide independent oversight of the organization's fraud risk management framework, ensuring effective controls, prevention strategies, and investigative processes are in place to safeguard assets and uphold organizational integrity. Performs other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Note: An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the below stated minimums excluding High School Diploma, GED, Licenses, or Certifications. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance or related field. Eight (8) years progressively responsible audit experience to include a minimum of seven (7) years experience in the use of current auditing "best practices" including risk management, audit planning techniques, and effective and efficient methods to examine, verify and analyze records and creating a highly skilled, motivated staff with strong work ethics and integrity and eight (8) years as a Director or Manager in a medium to large governmental, corporate, or non-profit organization. Must have a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation. Must understand COSO principles of auditing to the business objectives, risks to achieving those objectives and controls to mitigate such risks and drive the audit function to be COSO based. Possesses sufficient knowledge of rules and regulations governing multi modal public transit agencies to include FTA, Federal/State Transportation Departments, Public Safety, Procurement and Contracting, Human Resources practices, Public Funding and Finance (not inclusive). Pass a physical (medical) examination that includes a drug screen in o