Municipal Internal Auditor: Controls, Compliance & Risk

City-of-West-Have; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of West Haven seeks an Internal Auditor in the Finance Department to provide independent assurance, improve operations, protect public funds, and ensure accountability through audits, risk management, and policy updates.

Ideal candidates will have municipal accounting experience, strong knowledge of GAAP/GAAS/GAS, and proficiency with MUNIS, enabling them to design audit plans, review invoices and payroll, and support external audits while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field plus three years of accounting or auditing experience.
• Experience in municipal environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/GAAS/GAS.

Responsibilities

• Constructs and executes an Annual Audit Plan based on risk assessment.
• Reports results to Mayor and Finance Director in a timely, professional manner.
• Performs weekly audits of invoices and payroll changes to assure proper controls.
• Reviews vendor records and system activities for accuracy and compliance with City policies.
• Drafts, updates, and maintains City financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Assists with external audit preparation and liaises with actuaries for required estimates.
• Manages documentation and submits claims for unclaimed property.
• Coordinates filing of annual 1099s.

Skills

Municipal accounting

GAAP/GAAS/GAS

Analytical abilities

Written and verbal communication

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

MUNIS

Spreadsheet software

Job description

The City of West Haven seeks an Internal Auditor in the Finance Department to provide independent assurance, improve operations, protect public funds, and ensure accountability through audits, risk management, and policy updates.

Ideal candidates will have municipal accounting experience, strong knowledge of GAAP/GAAS/GAS, and proficiency with MUNIS, enabling them to design audit plans, review invoices and payroll, and support external audits while maintaining strict confidentiality.