Auditor II

Auditor II

About the Job: As an Auditor II, you will perform financial, compliance, and performance audits in accordance with professional standards and the City Auditor’s policies. This is a journey-level position, requiring intermediate proficiency in internal audit methodologies, data analysis, and communication. You will work independently on assigned audits and contribute to the City’s Commitment to accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Job Type: Full Time

Work Location: City Administrative Building, 30 S Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA

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This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year, and any furloughs subsequently approved.

As an Auditor II, you will:

• Plan and perform audits, including risk assessment, audit program development, and fieldwork.
• Evaluate internal controls, fraud risk, and operational efficiency using structured audit techniques.
• Conduct interviews, analyze data, and document findings clearly and objectively.
• Draft audit reports and present findings and recommendations to management.
• Support external audits, fraud investigations, and consulting engagements.
• Participate in internal quality assessments and contribute to process improvements.
• Collaborate with other assurance providers to align audit coverage.
• Maintain current knowledge of audit standards, practices, and emerging risks.

• Applies the Global Institute of Internal Audit Standards and the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).
• Demonstrates ethical judgment, objectivity, and confidentiality.
• Uses risk-based audit methodologies and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, ACL).
• Communicates clearly and professionally with diverse stakeholders.
• Manages time, budget, and tasks across multiple projects.
• Understands governance, risk management, compliance, and fraud frameworks.
• Evaluates operational processes across finance, HR, IT, and other functions.
• Applies knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and IT control frameworks (e.g., National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies (COBIT)).

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related area of study.
• Three years of full-time, professional experience in a related field.

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Experience in utility or municipal government environment
• Project management experience
• Ability to perform data analysis, or IT general controls reviews
• Certification (e.g., Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, Project Management Professional) or advanced degree.

Please contact Katie McLaughlin aughlin for any questions about this position.