Auditor II

City of Colorado Springs; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Colorado Springs is seeking an Auditor II to perform financial, compliance, and performance audits in accordance with professional standards. This journey-level role requires intermediate proficiency in internal audit methodologies, data analysis, and communication.

You will work independently on assigned audits and contribute to the City’s Commitment to accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
• Minimum three years of full-time, professional audit experience.
• Experience in utility or municipal government environment is preferred.
• Certification (CIA, CPA, CFE) or advanced degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform audits, including risk assessment, audit program development, and fieldwork.
• Evaluate internal controls, fraud risk, and operational efficiency using structured audit techniques.
• Conduct interviews, analyze data, and document findings clearly and objectively.
• Draft audit reports and present findings and recommendations to management.
• Support external audits, fraud investigations, and consulting engagements.
• Participate in internal quality assessments and contribute to process improvements.
• Collaborate with other assurance providers to align audit coverage.
• Maintain current knowledge of audit standards, practices, and emerging risks.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

IPPF knowledge

Ethical judgment

Data analysis

Excel

Audit tooling (ACL)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

ACL

Excel

Job description

Auditor II

As an Auditor II, you will perform financial, compliance, and performance audits in accordance with professional standards and the City Auditor’s policies. This is a journey-level position, requiring intermediate proficiency in internal audit methodologies, data analysis, and communication. You will work independently on assigned audits and contribute to the City’s Commitment to accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

This is a journey-level position, requiring intermediate proficiency in internal audit methodologies, data analysis, and communication.

Learn more about the department: https://coloradosprings.gov/cityauditor

This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year.

Come explore the possibilities a career with the City of Colorado Springs can offer!

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Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education. See the full potential of growth for this position here: 2026 Salary Schedule

As an Auditor II, you will:

• Plan and perform audits, including risk assessment, audit program development, and fieldwork.
• Evaluate internal controls, fraud risk, and operational efficiency using structured audit techniques.
• Conduct interviews, analyze data, and document findings clearly and objectively.
• Draft audit reports and present findings and recommendations to management.
• Support external audits, fraud investigations, and consulting engagements.
• Participate in internal quality assessments and contribute to process improvements.
• Collaborate with other assurance providers to align audit coverage.
• Maintain current knowledge of audit standards, practices, and emerging risks.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• To learn more about this position please visit the City of Colorado Springs' Class Specifications page

Skills That Drive Success

• Applies theGlobal Institute of Internal Audit Standardsand theInternational Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).
• Demonstrates ethical judgment, objectivity, and confidentiality.
• Uses risk-based audit methodologies and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, ACL (Audit Command Language)).
• Communicates clearly and professionally with diverse stakeholders.
• Manages time, budget, and tasks across multiple projects.
• Understands governance, risk management, compliance, and fraud frameworks.
• Evaluates operational processes across finance, Human Resources, Innovation & Technology, and other functions.
• Applies knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) , and IT control frameworks (e.g., National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies (COBIT)).

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related area of study.
• Three years of full-time, professional experience in a related field.

• Experience in utility or municipal government environment
• Project management experience
• Ability to perform data analysis, or IT general controls reviews
• Certification (e.g., Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, Project Management Professional) or advanced degree.

Please contact Shereen Ross at Shereen.Ross@coloradosprings,gov or any questions about this position.