Under the general direction of the Audit Manager, the Senior Auditor plays a crucial role in assisting the Authority in achieving its mission by delivering risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insights. This position involves conducting professional assurance and consulting engagements, encompassing all planning phases, fieldwork, and reporting. The Senior Auditor is responsible for developing audit objectives, programs, and the appropriate scope and procedures necessary to fulfill the annual audit plan. As a key member of the Internal Audit team, the auditor collaborates with various departments and commercial entities to identify risks, provide valuable recommendations, and drive positive organizational change.

SUPERVISES OTHERS: NO

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

COMPENSATION: $91, 000.00+ Based on Experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plans and executes assurance and consulting engagements, focusing on departmental processes, gross receipts from concessionaires, and expenditures of contractors and vendors.
• Assigns tasks and oversees the work of intern-level auditors involved in various audit engagements.
• Obtains and reviews evidence to ensure that engagement conclusions are well-documented and supported by thorough analysis.
• Identifies and communicates issues raised during audits, offering relevant recommendations to mitigate risks and enhance business processes.
• Prepares and reviews engagement reports and analyses for completeness and compliance with objectives, professional auditing standards, and departmental procedures.
• Represents the Internal Audit department in external meetings and conferences, sharing insights and maintaining professional relationships.
• Assists in the development and implementation of internal audit strategies and objectives.
• Provides mentorship and guidance to intern-level auditors, fostering their professional growth and development.
• 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

• Accountability: Taking responsibility for one's actions and decisions; Admitting mistakes and learning from them; Assuming responsibility for dealing with problems, crises, or issues.
• Influence Others: Influences others to be excited and committed to furthering the organization's objectives; Ability to gain other's support for ideas, proposals, and solutions.
• Critical thinking: Able to analyze a situation from different points of view; consider current and future impacts of decisions; objectively evaluate an issue to form a decision.
• Teamwork: The ability to function effectively within a team, contributing positively to collaborative efforts and achieving shared goals by demonstrating communication, collaboration, active listening, conflict resolution, and adaptability to different perspectives while respecting the roles and contributions of others. At times takes the lead and positively influences others.

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, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or related field.

• Three (3) years of experience as a professional auditor.

• Or 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 the end of the second year of employment.

• Must possess a valid Florida Driver License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations pertaining to fiscal management of government agencies, especially those funded by federal grants.
• 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.
• Ability to proactively research business best practice concepts to apply as appropriate.
• Skill in handling competing priorities to meet deadlines and commitments.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• 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 analyze and interpret accounting data, devising appropriate audit procedures and techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others within and outside the Authority.

• Ability to handle restricted, sensitive, and confidential information.

• Ability to provide outstanding customer service, serve the public, and represent the Authority with courtesy and professionalism.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Continuous standing, walking & sitting

• 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.