Senior Internal Auditor - Denver International Airport
About The Position
The Senior Internal Auditor assists with operational, financial, IT, and compliance audits in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors’ International Professional Practices Framework. The role participates in all phases of audit and consulting projects, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting, and may work independently or as part of a team across operational, financial, regulatory, and technology areas. Building relationships with management and business units and providing value to internal clients are important aspects of the role. The position is with Denver International Airport and follows a hybrid workplace model, with three onsite days per week at an off-site location from the airport. Employees must work within Colorado on off-site days. This is an unlimited position. DEN employees may be required to work extended hours or shifts during severe weather or emergencies, and may be redeployed during citywide emergencies. An FBI criminal background check is required; employees must report felony convictions and moving violations to maintain airport clearance. A pre-employment physical or drug test may be required depending on the position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Public Policy, Government Analytics, Business Administration, or a related field; experience cannot substitute for this education requirement.
- At least two years of professional-level experience auditing and evaluating business practices and processes for compliance and efficiency.
- Strong project management skills, including prioritizing tasks, balancing multiple projects, anticipating next steps, and adapting to changing situations and project scope.
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with others, assist outside direct assignments when needed, and contribute to team objectives.
- Ability to quickly understand complex technical and business subject matter and apply analytical skills and business orientation to assess processes, risks, and controls.
- Must have valid U.S. work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship.
- Must complete an FBI criminal background check and report felony convictions and moving violations to maintain airport clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Three to five years of internal auditing experience.
- Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, or CCE.
- Experience with data analytics software and artificial intelligence.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio, and with SharePoint.
Responsibilities
- Participate in identifying project scope and key milestones and establishing project completion schedules.
- Present project plans to Audit and Business Leadership.
- Perform audit planning, inquiry, research, data analysis, risk assessment, and recommend activities and examination scope.
- Develop and apply audit procedures to test key controls and address significant risks.
- Examine records, documents, methods, policies, costs, and other factors to assess whether operations comply with rules, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare clear, well-organized audit work papers documenting inquiries, testing procedures, analyses, recommendations, and audit comments.
- Reach conclusions on the adequacy of internal controls and procedures, develop audit findings, and recommend corrective actions.
- Interact with DEN Leadership, City agency employees, and third-party vendors to investigate scoped project areas, with limited oversight.
- Participate in presenting audit reports to DEN Leadership, including findings and action plans developed with Business Management.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Guaranteed lifelong monthly pension after vesting following five years of service.
- 457B Retirement Plan.
- 140 hours of PTO earned within the first year.
- 12 paid holidays, one personal holiday, one Wellness Day, and one volunteer day per year.
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective within one month of the start date.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
