Chief Auditor

THE OPPORTUNITYWe are excited to announce a unique opportunity with the Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court and Comptroller for the newly created role of Chief Auditor. We are seeking a visionary Audit leader eager to define standards, shape strategies, and enhance governance in Miami-Dade County. Bring your expertise and passion for excellence to establish and lead this critical, new Audit Department, ensuring accountability and transparency in one of the most vibrant and dynamic communities in the nation.The Chief Auditor will be responsible for planning and directing the activities of the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller (COCC) Audit Operations, a newly established office within the COCC. Reporting to the Director of Administrative Services, the Chief Auditor will oversee and be accountable for conducting financial, operational, and compliance audits intended to enhance the efficiency of governance, risk management, and control processes for the Clerk’s office and the agencies it serves. It is also imperative that the Chief Auditor demonstrate a high degree of financial, business, and political acumen and integrity.This is highly responsible executive level work in planning and directing the management activities of the COCC Audit Operations. Responsibilities include planning, directing, and coordinating internal auditing of COCC, and Miami-Dade County operations, providing management consulting assistance to the COCC. Responsibilities will also include directing, through subordinate levels of executives and supervisors, the conduct of audits of COCC, County operations and external companies with contractual relationships with the COCC and the County, determining compliance with regulations and contract terms, providing management consulting assistance COCC and County departments to improve operations, and providing assistance in the formulation of policies and procedures. The incumbent exercises extensive independent judgment and professional managerial knowledge in establishing auditing priorities and the scope of audit assignments. Supervision is exercised through subordinate executives and managers over a staff of professional, administrative, and clerical employees. General direction is received from the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller and/or his/her designee who holds the incumbent responsible for the professional management of the department and achievement of established goals and objectives.As this is a new department within the COCC, the Chief Auditor will support the recruitment and selection of approximately 30 Audit staff. Given the evolving nature of the department, proficiency in change management is essential. The Chief Auditor must effectively lead the team through transitions, ensuring that new processes and structures are implemented smoothly and efficiently.For complete position description including candidate essential qualifications, competencies and areas of expertise visit: https://tinyurl.com/mw36p5wf.