Description

Under general direction of the City Auditor, the Performance Audit Manager manages the Whistleblower and Fraud Prevention program, increases fraud awareness, evaluates fraud, waste and abuse complaints, and conducts investigations that adhere to governmental and professional standards; assists with the conduct of performance audits of City operations and may lead or direct audits; performs financial analysis of proposed major expenditures and ballot measures; conducts surveys to assess the community's satisfaction with City services; and performs related duties as assigned.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Dynamic. You will triage cases efficiently, and balance meeting rapid response needs with longer-term project management.
  An open-minded and objective thinker. You will follow evidence and consider countervailing arguments, think critically, synthesize facts and data into meaningful conclusions, assess gaps in evidence, and weigh relative risks.
• Motivated by good government. In striving to enhance public integrity, you will need to be motivated by strengthening government accountability and upholding public trust in Oakland.
• Team-oriented and collaborative. You build respect and trust among team members, deliver reliably on tasks and deadlines, actively listen to team members, and offer and accept constructive feedback.
• Experienced in leading investigations. You will need to be able to work independently or with investigative staff, maintain knowledge of government auditing standards, quality of evidence, fraud schemes, and interviewing and data analytic techniques to substantiate or refute allegations of fraud, waste, or abuse.
• Organized. You will develop and propose investigation plans and milestones, review your own work, and account for time for review by others.
• Professional, honest, and ethical. You will need to work discretely, protect confidentiality, document decision-making, and use principles and professional judgment to ensure cases receive consistent treatment.  

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Supervising staff in conducting, leading, and directing investigations and other engagements, including performance audits and financial analyses of proposed major expenditures and ballot measures.
• Investigating allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse.
• Assessing whether City operations are in compliance with laws, regulations, charter provisions, ordinances, grant provisions, contract requirements, and established policies and procedures.
• Writing investigation reports and supervise writing for a variety of audiences; develop sound conclusions and recommendations including corrective actions.
• Communicating the results of investigations to City officials.
• Providing fraud deterrence and prevention trainings.
• Leading, training, and evaluating staff.

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Performance Audit Manager

Note: The classification we are hiring for is Performance Audit Manager, however, the position will focus on investigations and managing the whistleblower hotline. Our office has a hybrid schedule, coming into the office for collaboration on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and as needed. 

Requirements

Competencies Required:

• Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment.
• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires.
• Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data.
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products.
• Building and maintaining relationships: Establishing rapport and maintain mutually productive relationships.
• Coaching and developing others: Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities.
• Critical thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims.
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
• Establishing Credibility: Doing what one commits to doing and respecting the confidentiality of information and concerns shared by others.
• Fact Finding: Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question.
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
• Managing performance: Ensuring superior individual and group performance.
• Professional Impact: Presenting self as a positive representative of the organization.
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability.
• Self-Management: Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability.
• Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications.

Minimum Requirements for Application
The following qualifications are guidelines, as the appointing authority has broad discretion in filling positions in this classification 

Education:  Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, in accounting, economics, forensic science, data analysis, business administration, criminal justice or a related field. A Master's Degree is highly desirable.

Experience: Four years of progressively responsible experience in a government performance auditing environment or in auditing, forensic analysis, or risk management including experience conducting investigations. Prior fraud program management experience is highly desirable.

License or Certificate / Other Requirements: Possession of a professional designation such as a Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Auditing Professional, Certified Information Systems Analyst, or Certified Government Finance Manager is desirable.

Individuals who are appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid California Driver's License throughout the tenure of employment OR demonstrate the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties.