Lead Government Internal Auditor - AO

City and County of Denver•Denver, CO

6d•$95,000 - $104,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Auditor's Office is an independent agency of the City and County of Denver, responsible for delivering independent, transparent, and professional oversight to safeguard public investments. The Auditor has the authority to audit Denver's agencies according to generally accepted governmental auditing standards (GAGAS). Audit reports are issued monthly to the public through Denver's independent Audit Committee, assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of city services and programs, and providing recommendations for improvement. The office offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional development and continuing education. The Auditor's Office is seeking a Lead Internal Auditor to lead day-to-day team execution of performance and/or compliance audits and evaluations of local government functions. Audit projects typically range from 5-10 months. The Lead Internal Auditor will assist the Audit Manager with work prioritization, assignments, evaluation, and quality control over other auditors and interns. This position may also involve administrative tasks. Employees currently work a hybrid schedule, requiring office attendance in Downtown Denver and remote work within the Metro Denver area. A computer with necessary software is provided; a stable home internet connection is required for remote work. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Public Policy, Government Analytics, Business Administration, or related field.
Three (3) years of professional level experience, including one year as a Senior Internal Auditor, auditing and evaluating business practices and processes to ensure compliance and efficiency.
Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards.
Stable home internet connection for remote work.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading government performance, compliance and/or contract audits.
An advanced degree.
An applicable professional certification, such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CGAP (Certified Government Auditing Professional), CRMA (Certification in Risk Management Assurance), or similar.
Effective coaching and project management skills with a demonstrated ability to motivate and develop staff.
Strong verbal and written skills.
Experience working in diverse teams.
Ability to apply critical thinking and communication skills to resolve complex audit topics.

Responsibilities

Leading and conducting performance, financial-related and compliance audits and other analyses of City and County departments, programs, and contracts, including effectiveness, efficiency, performance of services, public policy assessment, governance, internal control, and compliance objectives as defined by Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).
Assisting the Audit Manager and other team members with all aspects of audits, including project planning, fieldwork, report writing, and presentation of results.
Reviewing workpapers of other team members.
Assisting the Audit Manager with day-to-day activities of each audit engagement and ensuring that project team members are conducting assigned audit work.
Identifying and utilizing optimal performance audit and research methodologies in the execution of performance or financial-related audits.
Ensuring that audit work complies with GAGAS and the Audit Service Division's operating policies and procedures.
Producing high-quality written products that analyze, synthesize, and explain complex issues to various audiences.
Performing audit-related presentations and briefings.
Performing audit follow-up work for assigned audits.
Contributing to the development of audit team performance goals, documenting team performance, providing performance feedback, and providing information for annual formal performance evaluations of audit team members.
Taking appropriate action in response to management feedback.