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ACAA’s Internal Auditor will report to the VP of Finance and Controller, recognizes needs or opportunities
and plans and conducts wide-ranging audit assignments. In addition, the incumbent will complete
financial and compliance audits of all significant contracts, concessionaires, tenants, contractors, and
vendors while spearheading efforts for continuous improvement based on findings.
Here is how the Internal Auditor will help:
• Develop and implement internal audit goals, objectives, and priorities; identify resources and
implement audit section policies and procedures
• Build and maintain relationships with individuals within the Authority to facilitate audit execution
and identify potential auditable activities
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of Authority business processes that are subject to
audit
• Independently develop audit plans, audit programs, tests of controls, data analyses, and
strategies for the execution of audits; plan audits to identify and evaluate key risks and
effectiveness of mitigation and measure compliance
• Execute audit work and manage the work of colleagues to maximize the effectiveness and
efficiency of the audit process and acts as the single point of contact for audit projects
• Utilize the Authority’s information systems, data extraction tools, and employs computer assisted
audit techniques as necessary
• Communicate with individualssubject to audit, monitor and appropriately manages expectations,
and work collaboratively with individuals on identified issues for acceptable and feasible
mitigations
• Lead project closing meetings to communicate audit results to management
• Consistently delivers clear and concise work papers, status updates, audit reports, and audit and
compliance materials requiring minimal edits
• Continuously alertto organization risks and providesinput into an annualrisk assessment process.
Keeps current on auditing principles and techniques, airport, or aviation issues, hot or emerging
topics, etc.
• Participate on process improvement work teams, system implementations, or in other advisory
capacities to provide input into internal controls and process workflows
• Review established and proposed control systems to ensure compliance with best practices,
management policies, procedures, laws, and regulations
• Consult on audit settlements, identifies amounts due to the Authority, and follows up with
appropriate staff on audit recommendations
• Perform other related tasks as assigned or required
The successful candidate for the role of Internal Auditor will demonstrate the following key competencies
needed in our culture:
• Communication – Proactively and constructively conveys a clear, fact-based, and timely message;
communicates effectively verbally and in writing using effective and appropriate communication.
• Strategic Thinking – Appreciates “big picture;” commits to a course of action to accomplish
individual, team and organizational goals understanding how they individually contribute to the
mission and vision of the Authority; is forward thinking and adept at seeing future outcomes and
results.
• Team Builder – Recognizes the value of teamwork and being an effective contributor to the team
who drives desired results; is a subject matter expert that collaboratively participates in the
overall effectiveness of the team while ascribing value to the expertise and talents of others.
• Customer Centricity– Aware of customer needs and the prioritization of our customers both
internal and external; makes decisions with customer in mind; builds strong customer
relationships; stays aware of potentially competing initiatives within the Authority and navigates
situations where conflicts could arise.
Qualifications
Requirements to apply for role of Internal Auditor are:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Forensic Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a
related field.
• At least five (5) years of auditing experience in public accounting or internal auditing in a
sophisticated environment.
• Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certification in
Risk Management Assurance (CRMA).
• Possess or obtain prior to employment a valid Pennsylvania Class C driver’s license. Note: license
must be maintained throughout employment.
We also expect that candidates will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities in most
cases:
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, policies and procedures including GAAP, GASB and
FASB; auditing standards and procedures such as GAAS, COSO Framework, IIA International
Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local accounting laws, rules, and regulations.
• Experience analyzing fiscal data and operating procedures of routine complexity.
• Ability to travel 5%.
Don’t meet every requirement?
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don’t meet
every single qualification. As a Smarter Airport, we recognize that talent is not always related job history
and skills come from valuable experiences that aren’t always shown on a resume. If you are excited to
make a positive change for our region, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to
apply. You may be the right candidate for our organization, whether it be this role or another.