Under the general direction of the Senior Manager of Internal Audit, the Audit Manager is responsible for managing and directing audit activities related to complex financial or program operations within various departments, agencies, and external organizations that have contractual relationships with the Authority. This role ensures compliance with established procedures and evaluates the effectiveness of internal controls. This position performs complex test work while assigning, reviewing, and supervising work of less experienced auditors. The Audit Manager also plays a key role in formulating the annual audit plan, planning audit objectives, and providing guidance on proper documentation and analysis methods to support audit findings and recommendations. This position maintains a high level of integrity and transparency of the Authority's operations through rigorous and effective auditing practices.

SUPERVISES OTHERS: YES

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

COMPENSATION: $100, 000 + Based on Experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plans, coordinates, and performs assurance and consulting engagements from beginning to end in accordance with the annual audit plan.
• Oversees the execution of audit activities, ensuring compliance with professional and departmental standards while monitoring work progress.
• Provides direction on proper documentation techniques, data gathering, and analysis methods to support audit findings and recommendations.
• Reviews and evaluates completed audit work for accuracy and adequacy, ensuring sufficient supporting documentation is present for all findings.
• Responsible for highly complex areas of engagement while providing support to audit staff in their performance of less complex areas.
• Liaises with Legal Affairs regarding interpretations of laws, rules, regulations and contracts.
• Prepares comprehensive reports on audit findings for presentation to senior management, highlighting critical issues and recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborates with other departments and stakeholders to address audit findings and implement necessary changes to improve operations.
• Identifies and communicates issues and offers recommended solutions relevant to business and risk.
• Evaluates issues identified for inclusion in report.
• Participates in periodic project status meetings with staff to discuss progress, challenges, and resource needs related to audit activities.
• Ensures regular communication with management regarding audit progress, technical issues, and any concerns that may arise during the audit process.
• Accountable for the well-being and support of their direct reports, providing individual training for their job responsibilities and offering mentorship.
• Evaluates the work performance of direct reports; engages in transparent performance check-ins and appraisals and takes necessary corrective action or disciplinary measures when required.
• Ensures that direct reports comply with authority standards regarding personal appearance, fostering a professional work environment.
• Oversees the maintenance and accountability of all direct reports' equipment, ensuring adherence to established guidelines and promoting operational efficiency.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of the position.

This list is not intended to be all inclusive and you may not be responsible for every item listed. The employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as necessary.

COMPETENCIES

• Decision Making: Apply logic and practical thinking to decision making; Gather necessary input to take action based on one's best thinking given the time available; draw correct and reasonable conclusions based on data and information.
• Developing Others: Displays a genuine intent to foster the long-term learning or development of others through coaching, managing performance, and mentoring.
• Delegating: Giving authority and power to individuals to make decisions and take actions related to their role.
• Initiative: The ability to proactively identify opportunities or problems, take appropriate action without being prompted, and work independently to achieve goals, improve outcomes, or contribute new ideas.

REQUIRED FOR ALL HCAA JOBS

• In the event of an emergency or disaster that impacts the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority (HCAA), an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department or the HCAA Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Such assignments may be before, during, or after the emergency/disaster.
• Complies with all HCAA Policies, Standard Procedures, Rules and Regulations, and Operating Directives.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business or Public Administration or related field.
• Four (4) years of professional Auditor experience.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• If not currently a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), will be expected to become certified by end of second year of employment.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS)

• Previous experience as a professional Auditor in the aviation industry.
• Experience with electronic audit workpaper software.
• Experience with data analysis software.
• Experience in construction and general information systems auditing.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book) and/or IIA Standards (Red Book) to ensure compliance with auditing practices.
• Knowledge of proper workpaper techniques such as referencing, indexing, etc.
• Ability to ensure results and conclusions are well-documented in accordance with professional standards and Department’s procedures.
• Ability to understand and interpret provisions of various contracts between the Authority and external companies and contractors.
• Ability to prepare and review complex engagement reports and analyses for completeness of preparation and conformance with engagement objectives, professional auditing standards, and department procedures.
• Skill in handling competing priorities to meet deadlines and commitments.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and public administration practices to ensure compliance and effectiveness in audit processes.
• Ability to stay informed on revisions to applicable Authority, Department, and professional policies, procedures and standards to ensure conformance.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, rules, guidelines, and regulations related to fiscal management of government agencies, including those funded by federal grants.
• Knowledge of the organization and operations of various departments and agencies assigned for audit to effectively assess their controls and processes.
• Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data, devising appropriate audit procedures and techniques.
• Ability to lead follow-up of responses for assigned projects, evaluate the adequacy of the corrective action and plan for follow-up testing.
• Ability to establish clear direction, motivate teams, and foster a work culture focused on ongoing learning and performance goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle restricted, sensitive, and confidential information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others within and outside the Authority.
• Ability to provide outstanding customer service, serve the public, and represent the Authority with courtesy and professionalism.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Sitting up to 6 hours per day

• Occasional standing & walking

• Occasional bending, stooping, pushing, pulling & dragging

• Continuous typing

The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority-Tampa International Airport provides equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, membership, or non-membership in an employee organization, or based on personal favoritism or other non-merit factors.

The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority-Tampa International Airport welcomes and encourages applications from minorities, veterans, and persons with physical and mental disabilities, and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons in the application, testing and hiring process. The decision to grant reasonable accommodation requests will be made case-by-case.