EMPLOYER: City of Sacramento, California
CLOSING DATE: December 2, 2009
COMPENSATION: The compensation package includes a competitive base salary, depending upon qualifications, plus excellent benefits.TO APPLY:
For confidential consideration we invite you at your earliest convenience, and prior to Thursday, December 3, 2009, to email your chronological resume, cover letter and compensation expectations to: Sacramento City Auditor Search, c/o SacramentoAuditor@wilcoxcareer.com, Wilcox Miller & Nelson, 100 Howe Avenue, Suite 155 North, Sacramento, CA 95825; 916-977-3700, 916-977-3733 (fax). Pre-screened, selected candidates will be invited to interview with the search committee on a date to be determined in January 2010, with second interviews to be conducted by the full City Council approximately one week later.DESCRIPTION: Our client, the City of
Sacramento, is seeking a highly effective and independent professional audit
manager to lead the newly created Office of City Auditor.
Founded in 1849, the City of Sacramento is the oldest incorporated city in
California. In 1920, Sacramento city voters adopted a City Charter (municipal
constitution) and a City Council-Manager form of government, which is still
being used today.
The City Council consists of a Mayor, elected by all City voters, and eight
Council members, elected to represent separate districts in the City. Each
Council member is required to live in the district they represent. The Mayor and
Council members serve four-year terms. Elections are staggered. A voter
initiative to amend the City Charter creating a strong-Mayor form of government,
plus a legislative body of nine council members, has qualified for the June 2010
ballot.
The City of Sacramento has approximately 4,500 full-time employees and a Fiscal
Year 2009/2010 total budget of $875.1 million.
The City Auditor is appointed by and reports directly to the City Council. The
City Council established this position independent of other City Offices to
promote and enhance honest, efficient, effective, and fully accountable city
government. The City Auditor has full responsibility for the direction and
management of the Office of City Auditor, including: conducting audits and
examinations of any city department, program, service or activity. Audits and
examinations performed by the Office of City Auditor will provide the City
Council and city management with information and evaluations regarding the
effectiveness and efficiency with which city resources are employed, the
adequacy of the system of internal controls, and compliance with city policies
and procedures and regulatory requirements. This challenging and high impact
position will work closely with and support the City Council's Audit Committee,
work closely and interface with city executives, department heads and managers.
Expected initial outcomes for the City Auditor during the first year of
employment include:
In the first 30 days:
To have identified and begun building effective relationships with key
stakeholders (City Council, Audit Committee, Executive and Financial Staff,
Department Management, external Auditors, and interested citizens, etc.)
In the first 60 days:
● To have assessed resources and staffing for the Office of City Auditor, and
begun the process of filling any vacancies and establishing performance plans
for staff.
In the first 90 days:
● To have gained a strong understanding of the City's budget, funding sources,
operations and programs.
In the first 150 days:
●To have developed an Audit Plan for formal review by the City Council,
including reporting and record keeping mechanisms.
In the first 180 days:
● To have begun implementation of the Audit Plan priority items.
By the end of the first year of employment:
● To be seen as a visible, highly proactive leader and key member of the City's
executive team, as well as a valued technical resource.
Our client believes the following competencies are required to effectively
create the first year outcomes: At least six years of progressively responsible
auditing experience in program, performance and financial auditing; a minimum of
three years management or advanced level responsibility for planning, organizing
and independently performing audit tasks including: financial audits, compliance
audits, contract audits, performance or operational audits, and internal control
reviews. Candidates should have experience performing these responsibilities in
organizations comparable in size to the City of Sacramento; public sector
experience is highly desirable. In addition to the competencies described above,
the following types of experience would be seen as a plus for candidates:
municipal finance, and municipal policy; fiscal forecasting and planning; budget
development, review and analysis; reviewing the economic effects of proposed
legislation. Successful candidates will have a temperament of independence and
confidence working directly for a legislative body; a record of impeccable
integrity and objectivity; be adept at working effectively in a political
environment; work effectively in a team environment; be results-driven and able
to accomplish goals with limited resources; communicate effectively and
interface well with the media. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance,
Public or Business Administration or a very closely related field is required. A
Master's degree, Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor is
highly desirable.
The City of Sacramento offers this exceptional opportunity to lead the newly
created Office of City Auditor, work in an organization committed to excellence
in public service, and be instrumental in ensuring honest, efficient, effective
and fully accountable city government.
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