Associate Internal Auditor - AO

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

City and County of Denver’s Auditor's Office is seeking an Associate Internal Auditor to perform performance audits of city agencies and programs. Under supervision, you will execute audits, develop findings, and present results to the public while upholding GAGAS standards and quality control.

The role supports a hybrid schedule in Downtown Denver and requires residency in Colorado. Ideal candidates have 1+ year of government auditing experience and relevant certifications, with a passion for

Qualifications

• Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Public Policy, Government Analytics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience Requirement - One (1) year of professional level experience auditing and evaluating business practices and processes to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Education & Experience Equivalency - No substitution of experience for education is permitted. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conducting performance elated audits and evaluations of City and County departments, contracts, and programs that include internal controls, compliance, governance, and performance objectives such as effectiveness, efficiency, and public policy assessment using Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) promulgated by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).
• Assisting the Audit Manager and Team Lead and other team members with all aspects of audits including project planning, fieldwork, report writing and presentation of results to the public.
• Identifying and utilizing optimal audit, analytical and research methodologies in the execution of audits.
• Displaying aptitude for critical thinking, verbal and written communications, workload management, quality work products, and productive and professional interpersonal relations.
• Working under the guidance of Team Lead and Audit Manager, ensuring that individual work activities fully comply with GAGAS and the Audit Service Division's operating policy and procedures, prior to review.
• Producing quality written products that analyze, synthesize, and explain complex issues for a variety of audiences, such as agency staff and citizens of Denver.
• Working collaboratively in a team environment.
• Performing audit-related internal and external presentations and briefings.
• Performing audit follow-up work for assigned audits.
• Conducting administrative tasks as required.

Skills

GAGAS Standards

Data Analytics

CPA/CGAP/CIA/CRMA

Graduate Degree

Auditing Experience

Audit Software

Govt Auditing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Public Admin

Tools

Audit Software

Job description

About Our Job

The Auditor's Office is an independent agency of the City and County of Denver. We deliver independent, transparent, and professional oversight to safeguard the public’s investments in the City and County of Denver. The Auditor has authority under the Denver Charter to audit Denver’s agencies in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards (GAGAS). Our in-depth audit reports are issued each month to the public through Denver’s independent Audit Committee. These reports look at how efficient and effective the city’s services and programs are for the people of Denver and provide recommendations for improvement. Our work is performed on behalf of everyone who cares about the city, including its residents, workers, and decision‑makers. We provide a dynamic and collaborative work environment, excellent benefits, and professional development and continuing education opportunities for our employees.

The Auditor's Office is an independent agency of the City and County of Denver. We deliver independent, transparent, and professional oversight to safeguard the public’s investments in the City and County of Denver. The Auditor has authority under the Denver Charter to audit Denver’s agencies in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards (GAGAS). Our in-depth audit reports are issued each month to the public through Denver’s independent Audit Committee. These reports look at how efficient and effective the city’s services and programs are for the people of Denver and provide recommendations for improvement. Our work is performed on behalf of everyone who cares about the city, including its residents, workers, and decision‑makers. We provide a dynamic and collaborative work environment, excellent benefits, and professional development and continuing education opportunities for our employees.

The City and County of Denver's Auditor's Office is seeking an Associate Internal Auditor with critical thinking skills and an ability to complete quality work. Under the general direction of the assigned Audit Manager and Team Lead, the Associate Auditor executes performance audits and evaluations of Denver government functions and activities, in addition to other duties assigned.

Auditor’s Office employees are currently working a hybrid schedule. This position requires a combination of in-office attendance at our Downtown Denver location and remote work. Employees must reside in the state of Colorado, preferably within driving distance of the Denver Metropolitan area.

We provide a computer with all work-related software applications; you must have a stable home internet connection for any remote work.

We provide a computer with all work-related software applications; you must have a stable home internet connection for any remote work.

This announcement may will remain open to receive applications until November 1, 2026. Please submit your complete application as soon as possible and no later than 11:59 pm on November 1.

Specific job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting performance elated audits and evaluations of City and County departments, contracts, and programs that include internal controls, compliance, governance, and performance objectives such as effectiveness, efficiency, and public policy assessment using Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) promulgated by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).


• Assisting the Audit Manager and Team Lead and other team members with all aspects of audits including project planning, fieldwork, report writing and presentation of results to the public.


• Identifying and utilizing optimal audit, analytical and research methodologies in the execution of audits.


• Displaying aptitude for critical thinking, verbal and written communications, workload management, quality work products, and productive and professional interpersonal relations.


• Working under the guidance of Team Lead and Audit Manager, ensuring that individual work activities fully comply with GAGAS and the Audit Service Division's operating policy and procedures, prior to review.


• Producing quality written products that analyze, synthesize, and explain complex issues for a variety of audiences, such as agency staff and citizens of Denver.


• Working collaboratively in a team environment.


• Performing audit-related internal and external presentations and briefings.


• Performing audit follow-up work for assigned audits.


• Conducting administrative tasks as required.

About You

The preferred candidate will surpass our minimum requirements by possessing the following:

• Relevant professional government auditing work experience.


• Strong familiarity and experience with GAGAS Standards.


• Experience with data analytics.


• An applicable professional certification, such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CGAP (Certified Government Auditing Professional), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CRMA (Certification in Risk Management Assurance), or similar.


• A graduate degree, preferred.


• Experience with audit and risk management software.

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

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


• Experience Requirement - One (1) year of professional level experience auditing and evaluating business practices and processes to ensure compliance and efficiency.


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

For more information about the Auditor’s Office, please visit our website at https://www.denverauditor.org

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CV3044 Internal Auditor Associate

Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$68,773.00 - $113,476.00

Target Pay

The likely hiring range for this position is between $68,773.00 and $ 72,500.00, depending upon experience and education.

Agency

Auditor's Office

Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies

City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

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