Internal Auditor

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, seeks to hire an Internal Auditor to plan, conduct, and evaluate audits and financial reviews that promote accountability, compliance, effective internal controls, and sound fiscal management throughout the Worming Judicial Branch. This position serves as a subject matter expert in auditing and regulatory compliance, providing independent evaluations of court financial processes and organizational controls.

The Internal Auditor collaborates with AOC leadership, court personnel, and committees to identify risks, recommend process improvements, and ensure compliance with applicable statutes, policies, procedures, and auditing standards. This position also supports the development, monitoring, and analysis of the Judicial Branch budget by assisting with financial forecasting, expenditure monitoring, budget reporting, and resource planning.

The AOC provides administrative, technical, educational, financial, auditing, and human resources assistance to support Wyoming judges and their support staff in an accurate, timely, and efficient manner. Through direction of the Wyoming Judicial Council, the AOC serves as a liaison between the Executive and Legislative Branch, law enforcement, and members of the public. Our offices are in Cheyenne, Wyoming, which is home to Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo and abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Cheyenne, the capital of Wyoming, is a growing metropolitan area which thrives on its Western heritage.

In addition to an annual salary, employees of the Wyoming Judicial Branch receive a generous benefits package to include the State of Wyoming retirement pension plan and 457 Deferred Comp plan; affordable health insurance package including health, dental, life, vision, disability insurance, ambulance coverage, and Employee Assistance Program; paid annual, sick, and holiday leave, and much more.

This position involves a variety of complex work duties that help strengthen organizational effectiveness, financial stewardship, and public trust in the Judicial Branch. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Deputy Administrator/Chief Fiscal Officer. Essential functions of this position include the following:

• Develop and maintain annual audit plans and schedules based on organizational risk assessments, statutory requirements, and Branch priorities.
• Conduct pre‑audit planning, coordination, and risk assessments to establish audit objective, scope, methodology, and overall strategy.
• Review information from Branch divisions, help desk tickets, financial reports, prior audits, and Audit Committee recommendations to identify areas of audit focus.

• Conduct desk and on‑site audits of court financial records, processes, and internal controls to evaluate compliance with Branch policies, statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Examine financial and operational records to assess accuracy, accountability, efficiency, and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Verify audit findings through appropriate documentation, testing procedures, and evidence gathering.
• Fulfill statutory audit requirements for Civil Legal Services fees and associated grant recipients.
• Conduct audits of treatment court financial records, processes, and internal controls to evaluate compliance with Branch policies, statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Investigate irregularities or concerns identified through audit activities and prepare supporting documentation as necessary.
• Work with Court Services staff, court personnel, and the Audit Committee to establish and maintain audit standards and compliance requirements.
• Track and monitor corrective action plans and evaluate implementation of audit recommendations.

• Prepare clear, comprehensive audit reports identifying findings, risks, recommendations, and corrective actions.
• Present relevant audit findings and recommendations to the Audit Committee, audited courts, Circuit Court Executive Committee, Equal…