City Auditor, Daytona Beach, FL (population 86,000)
The city of Daytona Beach is seeking a dynamic leader with a passion for financial auditing and government auditing, along with a strong commitment to public service to head the City Audit Department. The ideal candidate will be a highly ethical professional with a combination of exceptional interpersonal skills, leadership qualities and technical knowledge. They will have a clear understanding of financial principles, procedures, and practices, and fiscal compliance and must have excellent communication and problem-solving skills to develop and maintain close working relationships with the City Manager and Department Directors.
The City Auditor, appointed by and reporting directly to the City Commission, has the responsibility of administering and directing the city audit department, including the appointment, supervision and removal of all personnel employed in the department and preparing the department’s budget for commission approval.
EDUCATIONAL & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; master’s degree preferred. The successful candidate must hold a Florida Certified Public Accounting License and designation as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred. Must obtain CIA within one year of hire date.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Education must be supplemented by a minimum of five years’ progressively responsible experience in financial auditing with direct experience in a governmental or a similar public entity. Or, any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform in this position.
The annualized salary range for the City Auditor is $110,059 to $191,139. To apply, e-mail your cover letter and resume to Recruit24@cb-asso.comby March 7, 2025. Questions should be directed to Steve Sorrell at (513) 317-0678 or Colin Baenziger at (561) 707-3537. For more information, go to www.cb-asso.com and click on “Executive Search / Active Recruitments”.