Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

All San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. You will be required to show proof of your completed COVID-19 vaccination prior to receiving a final offer, unless you receive a COVID-19 Vaccination reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or a religious exemption due to an approved sincerely held religious belief that prohibits you from receiving a vaccine. BART will review requests for a reasonable accommodation or religious exemption on a case-by-case basis. Documentation may be required. For questions, please contact BART Human Resources, Leave Management at .

Internal Audit

BART offers comprehensive compensation and benefits programs. Benefits include CalPERS pension; excellent medical (effective January 1, 2022 current employee cost $157.35 monthly for most plans), vision, and dental coverage; supplemental insurances; paid holidays and vacation; as well as two investment programs, one of which is entirely funded by BART. BART does not participate in Social Security. Complimentary BART passes for employee and qualifying dependents.

Principal Internal Auditor

$105,333.00/annually - $159,580.00/annually (Non-represented Pay Band 7)

Initial salary offer will be between $105,333.00/annually - $138,483.00/annually commensurate with experience

Senior Internal Auditor

$92,000.00/annually - $139,383.00/annually (Non represented Pay band 5)

Initial salary offer will be between $92,000.00/annually - $130,000.00/annually commensurate with experience

July 5, 2022

Open untill filled

Initial application review will be on July 18, 2022.

Manager of Internal Audit

Saturday and Sunday

All current BART employees and qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees.

Principal/Senior Internal Auditor

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is recruiting to fill a vacant Principal or Senior Internal Auditor position (distinction will be made based on skills and work experience of the applicants). Internal Auditors will use their skills to identify organizational risks, evaluate controls that mitigate risks, and make recommendations to prevent the risks from materializing. The incumbent will use auditing skills and knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book) and Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (Green Book), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Cost Principles and other professional standards to fulfill their role. This position will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Manager of Internal Audit, . Principal and Senior Internal Auditors are distinguished in that the Principal performs the most technical and complex tasks, leads teams on select engagements, and participates in the development of goals, objectives, and policies.

Internal Audit provides independent audit services, with the responsibility for auditing, examining and reviewing District activities to help ensure that: public assets are safeguarded; business operations comply with applicable policies, regulations, and rules; and District records are accurate and complete. Internal Audit also provides analytical non-audit support services to other BART departments, programs, and activities as requested. Internal Auditors should represent the utmost model of ethics, responsibility, and integrity for the District and the general public.

Internal Auditors possess the knowledge for conducting and/or contributing to operational/performance audits (including Information Technology (IT) audits), FAR cost and contract compliance audits of the District's contractors; coordinating audits performed by external government agencies (e.g., Federal Transit Administration), and managing the District's sales tax recovery services agreement.

This position requires innovative thinking applied to strong analytical capabilities, including ability to:

• Formulate justifiable audit findings and champion audit recommendations.
• Communicate effectively and transmit ideas to managers and other staff.
• Work cross-functionally in teams and form partnerships to achieve objectives.
• Consult, coach, facilitate, and be persuasive while being collaborative and personable.
• Make sound, practical decisions on complex issues without compromising integrity.

Principal Internal Auditor

1. Establishes schedules and methods for providing internal audit and external audit coordination services; identifies resource needs; reviews need with appropriate management staff; allocates resources accordingly.
2. Participates in the development of District and departmental policies and procedures and goals and objectives; monitors work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; makes recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures.
3. Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; implements approved policies and procedures.
4. Conducts complex financial-related, performance, compliance, contract, and investigative audits to evaluate District systems and controls; prepares and presents audit findings and recommendations; provides assistance to District departments in implementing audit recommendations.
5. Performs the most technical and complex tasks of the work unit including specialized audits, analyses, and investigations of District operations, finances, and relationships with external parties.
6. Provides audit guidance and oversight on assigned projects and on the Department's adherence to relevant professional auditing standards.
7. Coordinates audit activities within the District and, when necessary, with external parties.
8. Audits contract provisions and change orders related to rates, claims and approved cost of work; audits contractor and other third-party books and records.
9. Develops and recommends improvements to computerized systems.
10. Participates in the selection of assigned staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline procedures.
11. Prepares analytical and narrative reports on audited activities in clear and concise language and in accordance with Generally Accepted government Auditing standards.
12. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays current on new trends and innovations in the fields of audit, investigations, and accounting.
13. May plan, prioritize, assign, and review the work of staff responsible for complex audits in assigned area.
14. Assists legal staff and outside counsel as requested in preparation and modification of contractual documents and contract research and participates in legal proceedings as required.
15. Assists project personnel, and contract administration in negotiations with contractors and cities concerning overhead rates, costs and claims.

Senior Internal Auditor

1. Performs the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for contract, financial, and other types of audits; analyzes data for the efficiency, effectiveness and compliance of financial systems and operational activities; presents oral and written information to management regarding conclusions of analysis and recommendations for cost reductions and operational improvement; prepares formal written reports.
2. Assists the Manager of Internal Audit and advises District management on the compliance, effectiveness, and economy of District activities.
3. As assigned, provides technical guidance and verifies accuracy of reports; reviews and edits final reports.
4. Develops standards, goals, and objectives for assigned audits; participates in long and short-range planning of auditing activities; develops department manuals and procedures incorporating the auditorstandards.
5. Performs planning of specific audits by participation in determining the direction and scope of proposed audit and investigations; makes recommendations to management regarding planned audit and auditing procedures; interprets audit procedures, techniques, and analytical materials to be utilized.
6. Develops and implements audit quality controls; performs quality control review of audit reports and work papers; ensures clarity, logic, and adherence to internal and government accounting standards.
7. Assists with overall operations of department; may function in place of auditor managers in their absence; monitors compliance with audit standards; coordinates audit requests originated by other departments.
8. Develops functional relationships with other departments, as assigned, to facilitate audit activities involving the departments; provides requested consulting services as requested on a broad range of compliance, contractual and financial issues.
9. Provides consulting and investigative servicesto various departments as requested.

Principal Internal Auditor

Education:

Possession of a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

The equivalent of four (4) years of full-time professional verifiable experience in audit, or a closely related experience, which must have included at least one (1) year of lead experience.

License or Certificate:

A valid certificate as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is preferred.

Substitution:

Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year- for- year basis. A college degree is preferred.

Physical Conditions:

May require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of time.

Knowledge of:

- General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

- Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)

- Automated workpapers software

- Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive professional internal auditing program

- Grants, funding and budgeting on the federal, state and local levels

- Contract and agreement language for both commercial and government entities

- Advanced principles and practices of auditing and accounting

- Methods and techniques for assessing performance against established objectives

- Office procedures, methods and equipment including computers

- Applicable computer software applications

- Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations

Skills/Ability in:

- Performing complex financial, statistical, comparative and management analyses

- Performing accurate complex financial calculations

- Identifying and assessing management and financial risks

- Matching audit objectives and District needs

- Executing audits to obtain practical results

- Selecting, leading, scheduling, training and evaluating staff

- Interpreting complex computerized records and reports

- Assessing manual and computerized records and reports from outside entities and agencies

- Interfacing with technical, legal and Project personnel to evaluate complex claim issues

- Special Investigations for the District - Interpreting complex contract provisions and change orders

- Interpreting and explaining federal, state, and District policies and procedures

- Preparing clear and concise audit reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards

- Operating office equipment including computers and using a broad range of PC based software tools

- Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those supervised and contacted in the course of the work

Senior Internal Auditor

Education:

Possession of a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. Experience:

The equivalent of three (3) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable professional experience in auditing or related experience.

License or Certificate:

A valid certificate as a Certified Fraud Examiner(CFE), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is preferred.

Substitution:

Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-foryear basis. A college degree is preferred.

Knowledge of:

- General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

- Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)

- Automated workpapers software

- Operations,services and activities of a comprehensive internal auditing program

- Methods and techniques of technical and financial auditing

- Methods and techniques of analyzing operational and financial transactions

- Principles of contracting and procurement

- Principles and practices of general accounting

- Investigative and quantitative analysistechniques

- Business and audit ethics

- Current office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications

- Principles of business letter writing

- Related Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations

Skill/Ability in:

- Leading, organizing and reviewing the work of other staff

- Independently performing the most difficult internal audits

- Interpreting, explaining and enforcing department policies and procedures

- Performing statistical, financial and other mathematical analyses

- Performing quality control analysis of completed audits

- Analyzing risk and setting audit priorities

- Operating office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications

- Understanding the environment and demands of the audited activity

- Understanding the consequences of audit results and the impact of the audit report

- Clear and concise report writing in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards

- Making prudent, defensible and timely decisions

- Exercising judgment in determining materiality of audit results

- Working independently - Understanding and following oral and written instructions

- Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work

Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes.

The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview.

The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S; pass a pre-employment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations).

External applicants may only apply online, at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling (510) 464-6112.

Current employees are strongly encouraged to apply online, either at www.bart.gov/jobs, or on WebBART. Current employees may also apply using a BART paper application by delivering the completed form to the Human Resources Department, or by mailing it to P. O. Box 12688, Oakland, CA 94604-2688.

All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. On line applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information, but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself.

Applications must be complete by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement.

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at .

Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs.

Please note that any job announcement may be canceled at any time.

Please be prepared to present documentation in support of any required licenses, degrees, or certifications upon request.

When you have successfully applied for this position you will receive an auto reply e-mail acknowledging that your application was received for this position. Please retain a copy of the e-mail for your records. If you receive an auto reply that does not specifically reference this position, please email Employment Help at for assistance.

To verify submission of your application, click on the 'My Career Tools' link at the top of the 'Careers Home Page' after submitting your application to view the list of applications you have submitted (including application date and status). If you have further questions, please email the Employment Help at , between the hours of 8:15am - 5:00pm, Monday- Friday.