About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offer competitive pay commensurate with education and experience.  New hires are typically brought into the organization between $90,000.00 and $103,000.00. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

• 457B Retirement Plan

• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule

The City and County of Denver support a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, spending part of the week at a designated worksite and working off‑site as appropriate. In this position, you can expect to work three days per week in person at a DEN‑affiliated office that is located off airport property. On off‑site days, employees must work from a location within the state of Colorado.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

Since opening on Feb. 28, 1995, Denver International Airport (DEN) has become one of the world’s busiest airports. In 2025, 82,427,962 passengers passed through DEN, making DEN 4th busiest airport in the U.S. and the world’s 10th busiest airport. DEN is Colorado’s primary economic engine, generating $47.2 billion in annual economic impact for the state. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and strive to keep Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) at the center of all that we do.  

We are looking for an energetic and team-oriented lead internal auditor to assist with operational, financial, IT and compliance audits in accordance with Institute of Internal Auditor’s (IIA) International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF). Providing value to our internal clients is paramount, therefore establishing a rapport with the management and building relationships with various business units throughout the organization is a critical function for this role.  Lead Internal Auditors at DEN actively participate in all phases (i.e., planning, fieldwork, and reporting) of audit / consulting projects. In this position you will operate within a team or independently to conduct audit and consulting projects across operational, financial, regulatory, and/or technology areas.

Specifically, as the Lead Auditor at DEN you will:

• Lead and conduct financial, construction, operational, IT and compliance audits and ensure audits are conducted in compliance with Institute of Internal Auditor's (IIA) International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) / IIA Standards and associated city rules and policies.

• Research best practices, performance benchmarks, industry trends, applicable laws, policies, procedures, to assess programs and organizational activities.  Develop a working knowledge of business processes, streamline processes and services, and ensure compliance with rules and policies.

• Apply audit procedures, methodologies, and generally accepted auditing standards in examining records and documents, evaluating operational efficiencies, effectiveness, and internal controls to ensure transactions are properly recorded and in compliance with policies and procedures.

• Lead the preparation and presentation of final audit reports to stakeholders and client organizations, which includes identifying and developing audit findings and supporting conclusions, determining efficiency and effectiveness of processes, summarizing areas of concern or risk, and recommending courses of action for compliance.

• Interact with all levels of DEN Leadership, other City agency employees and third-party vendors with limited oversight to fully investigate scoped audit project areas.

• Assist with developing or modifying work plans, methods, and procedures, determines work priorities, and develops work schedules to provide adequate staff coverage.

• Provide work instruction and assist employees with difficult and unusual assignments.

• Contribute to the development of performance goals, documents performance, provide performance feedback, and provide information to inform the formal performance evaluation.

• Respond orally to informal grievances and relays information to the supervisor. Document and record situations, which may be cause for disciplinary action and provide this information to the supervisor.

• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

What You’ll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• 7 - 12 years of experience auditing in a public accounting firm or in a public agency.

• Experience is leading financial, operational, construction and / or IT audits.

• Professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

• Strong data analytical & visualization skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a complex, dynamic, and fast-paced environment with strong inherent project management skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills include active listening, clear communication, respect for others, collaboration, conflict resolution, willingness to assist in areas outside of direct assignments when necessary, and commitment to self-improvement.

• Able to quickly grasp complex subject matter (both technical and business processes) and apply strong analytical skills and business orientation to assessing risks and controls.

• Work with little supervision.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Public Policy, Government Analytics, Business Administration, or related fields. Some positions may require successful completion of a college-level course in auditing principles.

• Experience: Three (3) years of professional level experience including one year as a Senior Internal Auditor, auditing and evaluating business practices and processes to ensure compliance and efficiency.

• Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for experience requirements.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until August 16th. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 8/16/2026 at 11:59 PM.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CV2240 Internal Auditor Lead

To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.

Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$86,634.00 - $142,947.00

Target Pay

$90,000.00 - $103,000.00

Agency

Denver International Airport

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

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