Internal Auditor

City of Fort Wayne; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Competitive benefits

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

City of Fort Wayne seeks an Internal Auditor to perform financial, operational, and compliance audits across city departments and utilities. You will evaluate internal controls, analyze information, and communicate findings with actionable recommendations.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, data analytics, and professional report writing to strengthen city operations and protect public resources. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting/BA and audit experience, with CIA/CPA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting, or equivalent with at least 21 accounting credits including auditing.
• At least 1 year of professional auditing experience.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, auditing standards, procedures, and statistical sampling methods.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct risk-based audits in accordance with governmental auditing standards.
• Evaluate internal controls, financial information, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness; safeguard assets.
• Use research, sampling techniques, and data analytics to identify risks and improvement opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Professional judgment

Confidentiality

Education

BA in Accounting/Business Administration with Accounting

Auditing coursework & 21 accounting credits

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Internal Auditor

Department: Internal Audit Schedule: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; hours may vary

Do you naturally look beyond the numbers, ask the questions others may overlook, and find ways to make processes stronger? If you enjoy identifying risks, following the details, and turning complex information into practical recommendations, the City of Fort Wayne is looking for an Internal Auditor who wants their work to make a real difference.

What You'll Do

Conduct financial, operational, compliance, and performance audits across the City of Fort Wayne and City Utilities. You'll evaluate internal controls, analyze information, communicate findings, and recommend improvements that help protect public resources and strengthen City operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct risk-based audits in accordance with professional governmental auditing standards.
• Evaluate internal controls, financial information, regulatory compliance, operational effectiveness, and the safeguarding of assets.
• Use research, sampling techniques, and data analytics to identify risks, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Present findings and prepare clear audit reports with practical, well-supported recommendations.
• Monitor corrective actions, identify potential fraud risks, and assist external auditors during annual financial audits.

What You Bring | Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting; another four-year degree may be considered with at least 21 credit hours in accounting, including an auditing course.
• At least one year of professional auditing experience.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, auditing standards, procedures, and statistical sampling methods.
• Strong analytical skills, sound professional judgment, and the ability to maintain absolute confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate professionally and build productive working relationships with employees, management, outside agencies, and the public.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Valid Indiana driver's license if operating a City vehicle.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Computer-based accounting and financial systems.
• Risk assessment, internal controls, audit testing, sampling, and data analysis.
• Professional report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to interpret policies, laws, regulations, governmental standards, and technical information.

Why Work for the City of Fort Wayne

• Gain experience auditing a wide variety of departments, programs, and essential public services.
• Use your findings and recommendations to strengthen operations and protect public resources.
• Build a stable, meaningful career with pension, competitive benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer.