Salary: See Position Description
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 16930
Department: Auditor's Office
Opening Date: 07/09/2026
Closing Date: 8/9/2026 11:59 PM Central
Position Description
Key Responsibilities
• Engagement Management: Supervise the performance of independent assurance and consulting engagements designed to improve department operations.
• Technical Execution: Lead teams in developing audit programs and testing procedures that address engagement objectives and identified risks.
• Project Oversight: Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring adherence to budgeted engagement hours and established timelines.
• Quality Assurance: Prepare and review work papers for completeness, accuracy, and quality, ensuring adherence to Global Internal Audit Standards and local government codes.
• Reporting: Draft, review, and deliver clear, concise, and impactful audit reports or memos for organizational stakeholders.
• Staff Development: Drive team growth through proactive mentoring, coaching, and providing constructive feedback through competency assessments and annual appraisals.
• Stakeholder Relations: Establish positive working relationships with colleagues, elected officials, and Harris County department heads.
• Administrative Duties: Perform various administrative tasks associated with team management and execute special projects as requested.
Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field from an accredited university.
• CIA or CPA required
Experience
• Five to seven years of relevant work experience, including at least two years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Ability to independently manage multiple audit or project assignments simultaneously, prioritize competing demands, meet established deadlines, and produce high-quality results.
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks and Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Excellent written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to prepare clear, concise, accurate, and comprehensive reports that effectively communicate analyses, findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex risks to stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to perform in an Agile Audit environment, adapting to shifting priorities and evolving business needs.
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to recognize problems and design solutions for internal control weaknesses.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, electronic workpaper software (such as TeamMate), and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems like PeopleSoft.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Experience:
• Report-Writing: Direct experience drafting and finalizing audit reports from start to finish.
• Program Development "From Scratch": Ability to customize audit programs and testing procedures independently.
General Information
Why Join Us?
• Competitive Pay: Up to $115,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including a zero-premium medical plan for employees, with affordable coverage options for spouses and dependents.
• Outstanding Retirement Plan
• Paid Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday.
• Subsidized Transit/Commute Assistance
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and skill-building.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualifying Employer
• Corporate Discounts and Memberships
Work Environment & Schedule
• Location: Harris County Auditor's Office, 1111 Fannin St., 10th Floor
• Schedule: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday
