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The City of Austin, Texas is recruiting nationally for a highly experienced professional to lead the Office of the City Auditor for a large and complex full-service city. This position is open due to the pending retirement of the City Auditor after almost 26 years of service. The successful candidate will have a well-rounded public sector background with in-depth knowledge and experience in local government auditing. The new City Auditor will have the highest degree of integrity, judgment, and independence as well as expert-level skills necessary to apply laws, regulations, policies, and methods to manage the complex internal audit functions of the City of Austin. This senior-level executive will be results-driven, with well-grounded and ethical decision-making abilities, superior interpersonal and collaborative communication skills, and outstanding public speaking abilities. Reporting to the Mayor, City Council, and the Council Audit and Finance Committee, the City Auditor is directly responsible for a budget of approximately $5.344 million and a staff of 29 full-time employees. The City Auditor is responsible for planning and directing the financial and fiscal compliance, program, operational, and computer audits of City programs and related agencies.

Education: Graduation with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Business, Accounting, Public Administration, or in a related field to the job.

Experience: This position requires a minimum of 8 years of experience coordinating and directing audit activities in a governmental environment, including 4 years of experience which were in a supervisory or managerial capacity.

Graduation with a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to the job may be a substitute for 1 year of non-managerial experience.

Professional License: Must be a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor

The salary range is $204,000 to $214,000 annually. Compensation will be based upon the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications. In addition to a competitive salary, the City also offers generous benefits and retirement including medical, dental, and vision plans, accrued annual and personal leave, deferred compensation plan, relocation assistance, and participation in the City of Austin Employees Retirement System (COAERS). Visit austintexas.gov/department/active-employee-benefits to learn more about the City’s employee benefits.

Candidates should apply by August 6, 2025. Interested candidates should email a compelling cover letter, comprehensive resume, and 3 to 5 professional references to apply@ralphandersen.com. If you have any questions or wish to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Robert Burg at (916) 630-4900. Detailed brochure available at www.ralphandersen.com.