Internal Audit Manager - AO

City and County of Denver; United States; Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Great benefits

Professional development

Job summary

City and County of Denver’s Auditor’s Office seeks an Internal Audit Manager to lead a professional audit team, conducting performance audits of city departments and programs under GAGAS. The role emphasizes risk-based planning, staff development, and timely, high-quality audit deliverables.

The position offers a hybrid schedule in Colorado and requires a bachelor’s degree with at least three years of management experience; professional certifications (CIA/CPA/CGAP/CRMA) are preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree as stated; some positions may require auditing principles coursework.
• Three years of experience in the type and level of functional or operational management, including managing professional contributors.
• Experience with GAGAS and government auditing standards; strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads professional audit team(s) conducting performance audits of city departments and programs under GAGAS.
• Provides instruction, coaching, and performance evaluations; resolves conflicts and ensures staff development.
• Manages audit engagement scope, data collection, and timely delivery of high-quality audit products.

Skills

Leadership

GAGAS knowledge

Data analytics

Audit management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration

Tools

Audit management software

Job description

About Our Job

The Auditor's Office, an independent agency of the City and County of Denver, delivers independent, transparent, and professional oversight to safeguard the public’s investments in the City and County of Denver. The Auditor has Charter authority to audit Denver’s agencies in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards (GAGAS). Our audit reports are issued each month to the public through Denver’s Audit Committee. We review the efficiency and effectiveness of the city’s services and programs 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.

We are seeking an Internal Audit Manager. Under the general direction of the Director of Audit Services and the assigned Senior Audit Manager, the Internal Audit Manager will manage a professional audit team responsible for conducting performance audits, including evaluating city departments, operations, systems, internal controls, and programs thereby supporting the Auditor's Office vision, goals, and objectives. The Internal Audit Manager ensures a risk-based approach for audits, maintains constructive relationships with city agencies, and develops and manages audit staff.

Auditor’s Office employees are currently working a hybrid schedule. This position requires a combination of physical presence (in-office) and remote work (off-site). All work must be performed from within the State of Colorado. We provide a computer with all work-related software applications; you must have a stable home internet connection for any remote work.

This position is expected to be open to receive applications until Friday September 25, 2026. Please submit your complete application as soon as possible and no later than 11:59 pm MST on Friday September 25, 2026.

Team Leadership

Manages professional audit team(s) responsible for conducting performance audits or evaluations of City and County departments and programs that include but are not limited to effectiveness, efficiency, public policy assessment, governance, internal control and compliance objectives using Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) promulgated by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). Develops or modifies work plans, methods, and procedures, determines work priorities, and develops work schedules to provide adequate staff coverage.

Provides work instruction and assists employees with difficult and or unique assignments; encourages collaboration and innovation. Displays effective leadership and ability to work constructively with all members of Audit Services Management and the audit teams. Resolves problems and mediates conflicts encountered during daily operations, determines appropriate solutions, and elevates issues when appropriate.

Conducts performance evaluations and provides coaching, mentoring, and suggests training plans to management to help staff further develop their skills.

Audit Management

Performs initial assessment of audit topic by researching best practices, trends, and historical and current data, along with related laws, policies, procedures, methods and/or practices, identifying known and potential risks, defining the scope of work, developing the methodology for the collection of relevant data, and assembling and designating data into meaningful formats.

Ensures audit engagement products are of high quality and ready for Audit Services Management reviews. Provides regular updates to leadership on audit engagement progress and team member performance. Displays strong project management skills. Produces high-quality written products that analyze, synthesize, and explain complex issues to a variety of audiences, including auditee leaders, staff, and residents of Denver.

Displays the ability to apply critical thinking skills to complex audit topics. Ensures timely delivery of all audit products. Performs audit-related presentations and briefings. Performs and/or reviews audit follow-up work for assigned audits. Reviews audit engagements for accuracy, quality, and conformance to GAGAS, departmental policy, ordinance, and statute requirements. Possesses and maintains audit subject expertise such as in government accounting, public policy, construction auditing, etc.

Agency Wide Responsibilities

Responsible for supporting the Auditor’s Office vision, goals, and objectives including high professional standards, building effective relationships, and pursuing continuous improvement, innovation, and quality in our work. Promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion with audit teams and within Audit Services. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have: Experience in government performance auditing. Experience in construction auditing. Five or more years of supervising or leading audit staff. Familiarity and experience with GAGAS. A graduate degree. An applicable professional certification, such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CGAP (Certified Government Auditing Professional), CRMA (Certification in Risk Management Assurance), or similar. Experience using audit management software. Experience with data analytics. Effective leadership and interpersonal skills. Superior critical thinking and communication skills. Must be comfortable working in a team environment.

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 related field. Some positions may require successful completion of a college-level course in auditing principles. Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of experience in the type and level of functional or operational management, which must have included management of professional individual contributors. Education and Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for experience requirements.

Starting Pay

This position has a compensation range of $115,683.00 - $196,661.00. However, the likely hiring range for this position will be $120,000.00 - $151,000.00.

Position Type Unlimited

Position Salary Range $115,683.00 - $196,661.00 Target Pay The likely hiring range for this position will be $120,000.00 - $151,000.00.

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.

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact [e-mail] with three business days’ notice.

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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. See yourself experiencing growth and balance. See yourself being respected and valued. See yourself belonging here. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. Your journey starts right here.

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