Auditor General

Auditor General

President/CEOs Office

Forbes List of America's Best Employers 2021 & 2022

Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets customers to their destinations on timeand we're looking to hire talented folks with a commitment to excellence to make it all possible.

We are currently looking for a Auditor General to join our team!

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and implements a comprehensive annual audit plan for NJ TRANSIT based on risk and exposure analyses covering key areas, including but not limited to, Capital Programs, Procurement, MIS and Finance.
• Represents Internal Audit during executive management meetings with representatives of outside agencies and members of the Executive Management Team.
• Meets quarterly with the Board of Directors Audit Committee to report on the status of audits and address questions or concerns raised by committee members consistent with the Audit Committees statutory authority.
• Attends Board of Directors Meetings, reviews action items before the Board, and advises business units of potential audit issues.
• Establishes policies for auditing activity and directs its technical and administrative functions by identifying the audit scopes, objectives, risks and concerns.Meets annually with NJ TRANSIT business units to develop the Fiscal Year Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessment.
• Authorizes the publication of audit reports on the results of audit examinations including recommendations for effective and efficient use of resources, compliance with critical federal and state regulations and promotes company growth.
• Monitors and appraises the adequacy of the action taken by operating management to correct reported deficient conditions, accepting adequate corrective action, continuing reviews with appropriate management personnel considered to be inadequate.
• Interacts with external agencies to ensure that NJ TRANSIT responds to audit related information requests from federal or state agencies, including but not limited to, the NJ State Auditor and Inspectors General, in atimely and efficiently manner.
• Directs audits of capital programs, procurement, real estate, and private carriers and contractors for NJ TRANSIT to ensure that leases and contracts are audited timely and to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Conducts special consultant type operational and financial examinations at the request of the Board of Directors, President and CEO and/or Senior Vice Presidents.
• Directs ongoing audits of performance of the EDP functions ensuring appropriate utilization and end-user satisfaction.
• Retains and directs professional services contracts to conduct audits, risk assessments, independent oversight monitoring, or other professional services required by law, regulations, rule, or executive order; or as directed by the President and CEO or Audit Committee.
• Investigates fraud, waste, and abuse affecting the agency and makes appropriate referrals for further action.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or related area and ten (10) years audit/management experience with approximately seven (7) years at the supervisory level.CPA, CIA and/or post graduate degree desirable.

At NJ Transit you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefit package:

• Comprehensive Family Health Insurance Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave3 YEAR VESTED:Retirement Plan Options:
  • 401(a) is a 6% employer contribution.
  • 401(k) at least 6%with an additional 3% company match.
• Tuition Assistance
• Qualified Transportation Expense Plan (QTE)

At NJ TRANSIT we support and depend upon the diversity of our staff. NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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