Head of Internal Audit & Controls

Town of Fairfield, CT; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Fairfield, CT seeks an experienced professional to direct the Internal Audit program, oversee a staff, and coordinate with the Chief Fiscal Officer. The role entails evaluating controls, compliance, and performance across departments.

Responsibilities include leading audits, investigating suspected fraud, and delivering high-quality reports and recommendations to strengthen financial management and accountability.

Qualifications

• Nine (9) years of professional experience in a combination of financial and operational analysis in a large business or public service organization.
• Two (2) years of experience must have been in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• College training may be substituted for experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Directs the Internal Audit program and supervises staff.
• Analyzes financial transactions, records, systems, and internal controls for accuracy and compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and standards.
• Conducts audit fieldwork including data analysis, interviews, observations, testing of controls, and documentation of results.
• Conducts investigations of suspected abuse, waste, or fraud and coordinates with law enforcement or external agencies as appropriate.
• Prepares clear audit workpapers, findings, conclusions, and formal audit reports.

Skills

Audit leadership

Internal controls

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

The Town of Fairfield, CT seeks an experienced professional to direct the Internal Audit program, oversee a staff, and coordinate with the Chief Fiscal Officer. The role entails evaluating controls, compliance, and performance across departments.

Responsibilities include leading audits, investigating suspected fraud, and delivering high-quality reports and recommendations to strengthen financial management and accountability.