Lead Internal Auditor - Denver International Airport

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

5d • $86,634 - $142,947 • Hybrid

About The Position

Denver International Airport (DEN) is seeking an energetic and team-oriented Lead Internal Auditor to assist with operational, financial, IT, and compliance audits in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditor’s (IIA) International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF). The role is critical for providing value to internal clients by establishing rapport with management and building relationships with various business units. Lead Internal Auditors at DEN actively participate in all phases (planning, fieldwork, and reporting) of audit/consulting projects, operating independently or within a team to conduct audits across operational, financial, regulatory, and/or technology areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Public Policy, Government Analytics, Business Administration, or related fields.
• 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.
• No substitution of experience for education is permitted.
• Additional appropriate education may be substituted for experience requirements.

Nice To Haves

• 7 - 12 years of experience auditing in a public accounting firm or in a public agency.
• Experience leading financial, operational, construction and / or IT audits.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
• Strong data analytical & visualization skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a complex, dynamic, and fast-paced environment with strong inherent project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills include active listening, clear communication, respect for others, collaboration, conflict resolution, willingness to assist in areas outside of direct assignments when necessary, and commitment to self-improvement.
• Able to quickly grasp complex subject matter (both technical and business processes) and apply strong analytical skills and business orientation to assessing risks and controls.
• Work with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct financial, construction, operational, IT and compliance audits in compliance with Institute of Internal Auditor's (IIA) International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) / IIA Standards and associated city rules and policies.
• Research best practices, performance benchmarks, industry trends, applicable laws, policies, procedures, to assess programs and organizational activities.
• Develop a working knowledge of business processes, streamline processes and services, and ensure compliance with rules and policies.
• Apply audit procedures, methodologies, and generally accepted auditing standards in examining records and documents, evaluating operational efficiencies, effectiveness, and internal controls to ensure transactions are properly recorded and in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of final audit reports to stakeholders and client organizations, identifying and developing audit findings and supporting conclusions, determining efficiency and effectiveness of processes, summarizing areas of concern or risk, and recommending courses of action for compliance.
• 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.
• Assist with developing or modifying work plans, methods, and procedures, determines work priorities, and develops work schedules to provide adequate staff coverage.
• Provide work instruction and assist employees with difficult and unusual assignments.
• Contribute to the development of performance goals, documents performance, provide performance feedback, and provide information to inform the formal performance evaluation.
• Respond orally to informal grievances and relays information to the supervisor.
• Document and record situations, which may be cause for disciplinary action and provide this information to the supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• Competitive pay commensurate with education and experience.
• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year
• 12 paid holidays
• 1 personal holiday
• 1 Wellness Day
• 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior