Senior Internal Auditor

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is between $70,765.00- $110,000.00 depending on years of experience, education and internal equity. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year.

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date.

• Pension Plan for Life (Employee contributes 8.45%, Employer matches at 17.95%)

• 457 (b) Retirement Plan (no early withdrawal fee!)

• STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance

• CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer Program

• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000/year), We Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness Program

• Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources

• EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)

Location

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.

In this position you can expect to work on site at least 3 days per week at the Denver International Airport.

What You'll Do

We are looking for an energetic and team-oriented senior internal auditor to assist with operational, financial, IT and compliance audits in accordance with Institute of Internal Auditor's (IIA) International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF). Providing value to our internal clients is paramount, therefore establishing a rapport with the management and building relationships with various business units throughout the organization is a critical function for this role. Senior Internal Auditors at DEN actively participate in all phases (i.e., planning, fieldwork, and reporting) of audit / consulting projects. In this position you will operate within a team or independently to conduct audit and consulting projects across operational, financial, regulatory, and/or technology areas. Your primary job responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Job responsibilities include:

• Participate in identifying the project scope, key milestones and establishing project completion schedules.

• Present project plan to Audit and Business Leadership.

• Perform planning activities required in the conduct of audits; perform thorough inquiry, research and data analysis, assess risks, suggest activities to be examined, and the extent of examination.

• Develop and apply appropriate audit procedures to the areas reviewed to ensure that key controls are tested, and all significant risks are addressed.

• Examine records, documents, methods, policies, costs, and other factors to determine if functional areas are conducting operations in accordance with established rules, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Prepare clear and well-organized audit work papers that appropriately document the work performed, including lines of inquiry, testing procedures, analysis summaries, recommendations, and audit comments.

• Formulate appropriate conclusions regarding the adequacy of internal controls and procedures based on the audit work performed and knowledge of business operations, develop impactful audit findings and make recommendations regarding corrective action.

• Interact with all levels of DEN Leadership, other City agency employees and third-party vendors with limited oversight to fully investigate scoped audit project areas.

• Participate in presenting the Audit Report to DEN Leadership, which includes findings and action plans developed with input from Business Management.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

About You

What You'll Bring

Denver International Airport (DEN) is the third-busiest airport in the United States and one of the top ten busiest airports in the world, connecting our community globally through flight and business. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $36.4 billion for the region annually and employing nearly 37,000 people. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and uplift all races, ethnicities, gender identities, national origins, ages, abilities, religion, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, and we strive to keep Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) at the center of all that we do.

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

• 3-5 years of internal auditing experience

• Professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Construction Auditor (CCE).

• Experience using ACL or Idea (or another similar data analytic software).

• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and SharePoint

• Demonstrated ability to work in a complex, dynamic, and fast-paced environment with strong inherent project management skills, including prioritizing tasks, balancing workload between multiple projects, anticipating next steps, adapting to changing situations and project scope.

• Strong interpersonal skills required including written and verbal communications, ability to work with others, willingness to assist in areas outside of direct assignments when necessary, and commitment to self-improve and completion of team objectives.

• Able to quickly grasp complex subject matter (both technical and business processes) and apply strong analytical skills and business orientation to assessing processes, risks and controls.

Required Minimum Qualifications

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

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

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

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

Application Deadline

These positions are expected to stay open until July 10th, 2024. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than July 10th, 2024 end of business to ensure consideration.

FBI Background Check: FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required.

Snow / Emergency Duties: Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees may be required to work extended hours and/or shifts.

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

Based on education and experience

Agency

Denver International Airport

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