Senior Internal Auditor

About Our Job

The Auditor's Office, an independent agency of the City and County of Denver, delivers independent, transparent, and professional oversight to safeguard the public's investments in the City and County of Denver. The Auditor has Charter authority to audit Denver's agencies in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards (GAGAS). Our in-depth audit reports are issued each month to the public through Denver's Audit Committee, look at how efficient and effective the city's services and programs are for the people of Denver and provide recommendations for improvement. Our work is performed on behalf of everyone who cares about the city, including its residents, workers, and decision-makers. We provide a dynamic and collaborative work environment, excellent benefits, and professional development and continuing education opportunities for our employees.

We are seeking Senior Government Auditors with strong auditing skills and an ability to work independently. Government audit experience is preferred. Under the general direction of the assigned Audit Manager and Team Lead, the Senior Auditor executes performance and/or financial-related audits and evaluations of Denver government functions and activities, in addition to other duties assigned.

This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Auditor's Office employees are working a hybrid model. This position requires periodic in person attendance at our Downtown Denver location to meet the needs of the organization. For our employees, we will provide a laptop and office workspace. You must have a consistent home internet connection for all remote work.

Please apply as soon as you are able as this position will close when we receive a sufficient number of qualified candidates.

Specific job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting performance and/or financial-related audits and evaluations of City and County departments, contracts, and programs that include internal controls, compliance, governance, other objectives such as effectiveness, efficiency, and public policy assessment using Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) promulgated by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).

• Assisting the Audit Manager and Team Lead and other team members with all aspects of audits including project planning, fieldwork, report writing and presentation of results to the public.

• Identifying and utilizing optimal audit, analytical and research methodologies in the execution of audits.

• Displaying well-developed skills of critical thinking, verbal and written communications, workload management, quality work products, and productive and professional interpersonal relations.

• Working independently and ensuring that individual work activities fully comply with GAGAS and the Audit Service Division's operating policy and procedures, prior to Lead or Manager review.

• Producing high quality written products that analyze, synthesize, and explain complex issues for a variety of audiences, such as agency staff and citizens of Denver.

• Working collaboratively in a team environment.

• Performing audit-related internal and external presentations and briefings.

• Performing audit follow-up work for assigned audits.

• Conducting administrative tasks as required.

The anticipated hiring range for this position is between $77,000 and $92,000, dependent upon experience and education.

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

About You

Our ideal candidate will far surpass our minimum qualifications by possessing:

• Relevant professional government auditing work experience.

• Strong familiarity and experience with GAGAS Standards.

• Experience with data analytics.

• An applicable professional certification, such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CGAP (Certified Government Auditing Professional), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CRMA (Certification in Risk Management Assurance), or similar.

• A graduate degree.

• Experience with HighBond or other audit and risk management software.

We realize your time is valuable, so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

• Education Requirement

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Public Policy, Government Analytics, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Experience Requirement

• Two (2) years of professional level experience auditing and evaluating business practices and processes to ensure compliance and efficiency.

• Education & Experience Equivalency

• No substitution of experience for education is permitted. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for experience requirements.

For more information about the Auditor's Office, please visit our website at https://www.denverauditor.org

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CV2239 Internal Auditor Senior

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$70,765.00 - $116,762.00

Starting Pay

The anticipated hiring range for this position is between $77,000 and $92,000, dependent upon experience and education.

Agency

Auditor's Office

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

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