Internal Auditor

Description

We are looking for a dedicated Internal Auditor to join a municipal team in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This role is a long-term contract-to-hire position focused exclusively on internal auditing, with an emphasis on financial processes, procurement, and compliance. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring financial integrity, enhancing internal controls, and supporting effective policy implementation.

Responsibilities:

- Develop and execute internal audits in accordance with an established annual audit plan.

- Review procurement processes, contracts, and vendor agreements to ensure compliance with policies and financial controls.

- Analyze financial workflows, emphasizing fraud prevention, operational effectiveness, and adherence to internal controls.

- Evaluate budgetary compliance and verify proper documentation for financial transactions.

- Conduct follow-ups on previous audit findings to confirm that corrective measures have been implemented.

- Collaborate with finance, procurement, and project teams to document audit findings and propose policy or process improvements.

- Prepare detailed audit reports and present findings to management in a clear and thorough manner.

- Monitor regulatory changes and recommend updates to internal controls to maintain compliance.

- Participate in risk assessments and contribute to the development of annual audit strategies.

- Support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen internal controls and operational efficiency.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or a related discipline.

- At least 2 years of internal audit experience.

- Strong knowledge of government procurement processes, financial operations, and contract compliance.

- Proven ability to assess and enhance internal controls while identifying operational risks.

- Proficiency in financial software tools such as Oracle, Microsoft D365, or similar platforms, along with advanced Excel skills.

- Experience in delivering systematic and repeatable audit results, referencing prior audit cycles.

- Familiarity with public sector accounting standards, contract management, and audit requirements.

- Active CPA

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