Senior Manager Internal Audit

Brief Description of Work:

Under the direct supervision of the Vice President of Audit, Risk and Compliance, this position is responsible for working with the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) leadership to examine and evaluate activities to ensure the reliability and integrity of information; compliance with policies, plans, procedures, laws and regulations; the safeguarding of assets; the economical and efficient use of resources; the accomplishment of established goals and management objectives and the adequacy of internal controls. This role is also responsible for performing routine management reviews that lead to corrective actions in order to improve the productivity of the Authority and assists managers in ensuring continued compliance.

Essential Function(s):

Conducts or participates in ongoing complex internal financial, compliance, operational, technology, and performance audits and reviews.

Ensures the effective and efficient execution of audits in conformance with professional standards, budgets and timelines.

Supports the development of audit plans and defines scope of reviews for internal audits, developing and maintaining contact with operational, financial or administrative management to ensure an understanding and acceptance of audit requirements, approach and reporting.

Performs tests of processes and controls in order to identify areas of improvement and recommend corrective action to management to ensure compliance.

Identifies possible root causes for observed control weaknesses in order to contribute to a more structural improvement of control frameworks.

Maintains detailed and accurate work papers during the course of the audit(s).

Assists with the validation of remediation activities and projects in place to address regulatory compliance gaps, which will involve reviewing applicable regulatory requirements, assessing/confirming compliance shortfalls, and evaluating management’s remediation activities to confirm that regulatory requirements are effectively addressed.

Coordinates or participates in conducting desk audits of key agency functions.

Tracks progress of corrective action plans through to completion.

Assists management on challenges requiring process reviews or sampling based upon internal control weaknesses and recommend business best practices related to internal controls.

Identifies internal control weaknesses and deficiencies in system design and recommends corrective actions to Management to improve controls and ensure compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.

Keeps abreast of pertinent policies, procedures, regulations/legislative requirements, current develops in accounting, auditing and performance management professions.

Leads scheduled enterprise risk reporting requirement.

Conducts detail analysis and data mining to identify, validate and enumerate existing and emerging risks.

Partners with business unit management to prepare risk self-assessments, including analyzing the stated controls, identifying gaps and creating action plans.

Coordinates internal compliance review and monitors activities, including periodic reviews of departments.

Develop and implement comprehensive internal auditing policies and procedures.

Plan, organize, and manage internal audits according to the annual audit plan.

Assess and evaluate internal controls, operational procedures, and compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Prepare and present detailed audit reports, including findings, recommendations, and management’s response.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Minimum of 3 years progressively responsible and relevant audit experience, including 1 year of supervision of staff.

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or related certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Experience with DOT, FDOT, FTA, and other regulatory agencies audit/compliance standards

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Actively demonstrate JTA’s Elements of a Leader, including being engaged, courageous, a good communicator, empathetic, a critical thinker, a team player, a strategic thinker, customer-focused, a change agent/innovative, inspirational/high energy, accountable, and having integrity.

Proven management skills encompassing the leading of a team, the execution of upper management directives, and evaluating priorities to meet department goals.

Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.

Develop and nurture relationships that culminates into overall success.

Conduct and utilize research to influence stakeholders and target markets.

A strong work ethic to produce a focused, dedicated work team - among both internal and external stakeholders - with a focus on collaboration, mentoring, nurturing and the delivery of exceeded goals.

Exceptional technical knowledge and project management skills.

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with sensitivity, passion, and a focus on unity and equity.

Strong organizational, analytic and tactical-thinking skills.

Strong initiative, integrity, and good judgement.

Time-management skills and ability to multi-task.

Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management.

High ethical standards and professionalism in dealing with confidential information.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

The Senior Manager, Internal Audit works mainly in an office environment where the noise level is usually quiet. There will be times where the Senior Manager Internal Audit will work closely with other departments requiring adaptability to other JTA environments. The Senior Manager, Internal Audit may be required to work extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to respond to emergencies or to meet operational needs.

Physical demands may include:

Sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods.

Performing repetitive motion.