What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Internal Auditor(hybrid) position at City and County of Denver?

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 target salary range for this position is between $80,000- $105,000 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 lead 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. Lead 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.

Job responsibilities include :

Lead and conduct financial, construction, operational, IT and compliance audits and ensure audits are conducted 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, in order to assess programs and organizational activities. Develop a working knowledge of business processes, in order to, 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 of policies and procedures.

Lead the preparation and presentation of final audit reports to stakeholders and client organizations, which includes 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.

What You’ll Bring

Denver International Airport () 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 $47.2 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 :

7 - 12 years of experience auditing in a public accounting firm or in a public agency.

Experience is 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 including 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.

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, Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Public Policy, Government Analytics, Business Administration, or related field. Some positions may require successful completion of a college-level course in auditing principles.

Experience : 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.

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 March 11th , 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than March 11th , 2025, 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.

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Job Profile

CV2240 Internal Auditor Lead

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

78,337.00 - $129,256.00

Starting Pay

Based on education, experience and internal equity

Agency

Denver International Airport

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