About Our Job
The Auditor's Office is an independent agency of the City and County of Denver. We deliver independent, transparent, and professional oversight to safeguard the public’s investments in the City and County of Denver. The Auditor has authority under the Denver Charter to audit Denver’s agencies in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards (GAGAS). Our in-depth audit reports are issued each month to the public through Denver’s independent Audit Committee. These reports look at how efficient and effective the city’s services and programs are for the people of Denver 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.
The City and County of Denver's Auditor's Office is seeking a Lead Internal Auditor . Under the general direction of the assigned Audit Manager, the Lead Internal Auditor leads day-to-day team execution of performance and/or compliance audits and evaluations of local government functions and activities. Audit projects are generally 5-10 months long depending on complexity and scope. The Lead Internal Auditor assists the Audit Manager with work prioritization, assignments, evaluation and quality control over Senior Auditors, Associate Auditors, and Audit Interns. The position may also conduct various administrative assignments.
Auditor’s Office employees are currently working a hybrid schedule. This position requires a combination of in- office attendance at our Downtown Denver location and remote work. Employees must reside in the state of Colorado, preferably within driving distance of the Denver Metropolitan area.
We provide a computer with all work-related software applications; you must have a stable home internet connection for any remote work.
This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies and will remain open to receive applications until November 1, 2026. Please submit your complete application as soon as possible and no later than 11:59 pm on November 1.
Specific job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Leading and conducting performance and compliance audits and other analyses of City and County departments, programs, and contracts, that include but are not limited to effectiveness, efficiency, performance of services, public policy assessment, governance, internal control, and compliance objectives as defined by Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) promulgated by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).
Assisting the Audit Manager and other team members with all aspects of audits including project planning, fieldwork, report writing, and presentation of results.
Assisting with the review of workpapers of other team members.
Assisting the Audit Manager with day-to-day activities of each audit engagement and ensuring that project team members are conducting assigned audit work.
Identifying and utilizing optimal performance audit and research methodologies in the execution of performance audits.
Ensuring that audit work complies with GAGAS and the Audit Service Division's operating policies and procedures.
Producing high-quality written products that analyze, synthesize, and explain complex issues to a variety of audiences, such as agency stakeholders and citizens of Denver.
Performing audit-related presentations and briefings.
Performing audit follow-up work for assigned audits.
Contributes to the development of audit team performance goals, documents team performance, provides performance feedback, and provides information for the annual formal performance evaluation of audit team members.
Takes appropriate action in response to management feedback.
This position is included in the collective bargaining unit.
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