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City Auditor
City of Dallas, TX
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Posted: 08-Jun-26
Location: Dallas, Texas
Type: Full Time
Preferred Education:
Masters
The City of Dallas seeks a strategic, independent, and highly credible executive to serve as its next City Auditor. Reporting directly to the City Council, the City Auditor provides executive leadership for a comprehensive internal audit function that promotes accountability, strengthens governance, and enhances the effective and efficient use of public resources.
Key responsibilities
In alignment with the requirements of the position, the City Auditor:
Leads financial, compliance, performance, and special audits, as well as investigations
Conducts audits of City departments and other entities receiving City funds
Ensures quality and accuracy of information used for decision-making
Monitors and evaluates accounting systems, financial records, and City funds
Examines financial records and ensures compliance with GAAP
Assesses internal controls and recommends improvements
Reports irregularities and deficiencies to City leadership
Evaluates efficiency and effectiveness of City programs
Serves as liaison to external auditors and oversight agencies
The qualified candidate will have ten (10) years of progressive leadership experience in auditing or accounting (including in the areas of fraud, waste, abuse, or pension/investment administration); the Certified Public Accountant designation; and a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following experience and skills:
Expertise in internal controls, regulartory requirements, accounting policies, internal audit best practices, and auditing of financial and information systems
Experience in public sector accounting and business process analysis
Proven leadership ability to set vision, goals, and strategy for an audit organization; recruit talent; lead and develop teams; and make sound independent decisions
Ability to identify future risks and opportunities, improve systems and processes, and respond quickly to changing priorities.
The City of Dallas is partnering with POLIHIRE to recruit the next City Auditor. To be considered for this position, please attach 2 PDFs – a letter of interest and your resume – in an email to Dallas_Auditor@polihire.com.
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