Performance Auditor II

City of Portland, OR • Portland, OR

348d • Hybrid

About The Position

Performance auditors are curious, analytical public servants who are driven to improve City government for those who count on it. The City Auditor is seeking an experienced professional with the ability to conduct complex reviews of government programs. The Performance Auditor II position in the Portland Auditor's Office is the equivalent to a Senior Auditor at other audit organizations. The Performance Auditor II is part of an eight-person audit team supervised by the Director and Deputy Director of Audit Services. Together, we analyze the performance and management of City operations, recommend changes to improve services, coordinate the City's external financial audit, and operate the City's Fraud Hotline. Audit Services is one of four divisions in the Portland Auditor's Office, which is led by an elected City Auditor. The other divisions are Archives and Records Management, Ombudsman's Office, and Operations Management. Successful candidates will demonstrate a record of professional experience in government oversight and accountability; a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and the ability to manage a variety of assignments.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, public administration, public policy, journalism, program evaluation or related field.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, operations, government or public-sector auditing.
• Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to the above.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing and executing multipart audit plans.
• Experience collecting, evaluating, and interpreting a broad range of data.
• Experience performing complex analyses and reaching logical conclusions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively both orally and in writing.
• Experience exercising sound independent judgment while conducting reviews.
• Ability to use City-specific technology and audit-specific software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex reviews of government programs.
• Analyze the performance and management of City operations.
• Recommend changes to improve services.
• Coordinate the City's external financial audit.
• Operate the City's Fraud Hotline.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Employee assistance program coverage.
• Participation in PERS, the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees