Internal Auditor

Internal Auditor

We are looking for an Internal Auditor to support a public sector organization in Colorado Springs, Colorado through a Long-term Contract-to-permanent assignment. This position centers on recurring internal audits that strengthen financial oversight, particularly in procurement, contracting, and expenditure review. The individual in this role will work closely with cross-functional teams to assess controls, identify improvement opportunities, and help maintain compliance with applicable government standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and carry out scheduled internal audits using an established annual audit framework.

• Examine purchasing activity, contract files, and supplier agreements to verify compliance with public sector policies and financial control requirements.

• Assess financial workflows to identify control gaps, operational inefficiencies, and areas of potential fraud risk.

• Review spending records and supporting documentation to confirm alignment with approved budgets and fiscal procedures.

• Track the resolution of previous audit observations and confirm that corrective measures have been completed effectively.

• Partner with finance, procurement, and project stakeholders to gather information, document results, and recommend procedural enhancements.

• Prepare structured audit reports and communicate conclusions and recommendations to management in a clear manner.

• Contribute to risk evaluations and ongoing improvements designed to strengthen internal control practices across operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or a related discipline.

• At least 2 years of internal audit experience, preferably within government, municipal, utility, airport, or other public sector environments.

• Strong knowledge of procurement oversight, contract compliance, and financial operations in a regulated setting.

• Ability to evaluate internal controls, interpret risk, and apply sound analytical judgment to audit work.

• Experience using enterprise financial systems and advanced Excel for audit analysis and reporting.

• Proven ability to maintain consistent audit documentation and build on prior audit cycles to support repeatable reviews.

• Familiarity with public sector accounting practices and government audit expectations.

• Strong written communication, organization, and professionalism when handling confidential information.

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