Internal Auditor

City-of-Fort-Wayn; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fort Wayne is seeking an Internal Auditor to join the Internal Audit Department. You'll conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits across city departments and utilities, evaluating controls and communicating findings to strengthen public resources.

You will plan risk-based audits, analyze data, apply sampling methods, and present clear, actionable recommendations. You will also monitor corrective actions and assist external auditors during annual financial audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with accounting major; 21 credit hours in accounting and auditing coursework.
• At least one year of professional auditing experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP, auditing standards, procedures, and sampling methods.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment.
• Strong communication with employees, management, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct risk-based audits per governmental standards.
• Evaluate controls, financial information, regulatory compliance, and assets.
• Use research, sampling, and data analytics to identify risks.
• Present findings with actionable recommendations.
• Support external auditors during annual financial audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication with stakeholders

Professional judgment

Education

Accounting degree with auditing coursework

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.