County Auditor

For additional information regarding this outstanding leadership opportunity, please click here to download a comprehensive executive recruitment brochure.

The recruitment deadline is Wednesday, May 10, 2017 , with a first review of applications scheduled for Wednesday, April 26, 2017 .

Maricopa County offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience. Please click on the Benefits tab for a complete overview of our benefits package. Assistance with moving and relocation expenses may be available.

Position Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, public administration, or related field and ten (10) years of increasingly responsible financial, accounting, or auditing administration experience, which included five (5) years of management experience. Must have experience making recommendations that have significantly improved organizations’ financial condition and operations. Must have experience effectively presenting internal audit-related information to management, employees and outside agencies. Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) required.

Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, management, public administration, or related field preferred. Experience conducting audits in local/state government and managing a large internal audit office ideal. Designation as a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or other related certification desired.

Essential Job Tasks:

The County Auditor is the chief audit executive of the County responsible for planning, directing, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating the overall activities of the Internal Audit Department which includes independent countywide financial, fiscal compliance, program, IT, operational, and performance audits to promote efficient and effective County services, provide information so that the Board of Supervisors can make informed decisions, and ensure the County is accountable to its residents.

For a more detailed overview of the role of the County Auditor and representative duties performed, please refer to the executive recruitment brochure .

Selection Procedure:

The Board of Supervisors will select the successful candidate based upon organizational needs.

All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation. A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County. These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.