Internal Auditor

About the role

The Internal Auditor conducts financial, operational, and compliance audits in accordance with accepted professional auditing standards. This position evaluates the City's internal controls, policies, procedures, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Internal Auditor provides independent assessments that support transparency, accountability, and efficiency across City operations. As time permits, the Internal Auditor may perform additional duties requested by the Director of Finance or assigned by the City Council.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits in accordance with professional auditing standards.
• Evaluate internal controls, policies, procedures, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Provide independent assessments to support transparency, accountability, and efficiency in City operations.
• Perform additional duties as requested by the Director of Finance or assigned by the City Council.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Information Systems, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of internal auditing, governmental auditing, or risk management experience.
• Experience with data analytics tools, ERP/financial systems, and audit software preferred.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid class "C" Texas driver's license.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) required.
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office products required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of internal auditing standards, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and governmental accounting.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and compliance requirements affecting municipal operations.
• Skill in conducting audits, analyzing data, and preparing detailed audit reports.
• Skill in communication, public speaking, problem-solving, and professional judgment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, independence, and objectivity.
• Ability to work collaboratively while upholding audit independence and managing multiple assignments.

Physical Demands

The work is sedentary and requires the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: fingering, hearing, mental acuity, reaching, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid time off.
• Free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities.

Pay

Starting salary range: $96,161 - $144,238 annually.