Senior Auditor

Senior Auditor

Salary

$85,525.56 - $102,671.74 Annually

Location

City Hall - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

At-Will

Job Number

18304

Division

Auditor

Department

Auditor

Opening Date

07/13/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

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Description / Position Overview

Senior Auditor

About the Job: In this at-will Senior Auditor position, you will perform a variety of duties required of an audit professional with advanced experience in financial, compliance, and performance auditing. You will perform audits in accordance with the policies and procedures of the City Auditors office.

This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year.

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Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education. See the full potential of growth for this position here: 2026 Salary Schedule

As a Senior Auditor, you will:

• Develop an audit program for review and approval by senior staff
• Plan and perform audits by reviewing prior audit work and reports; create a budget
• Perform fieldwork; assess risks and clients internal controls; evaluate fraud risk; and document efficiency of operations; perform date mining and analytics
• Interact with clients; build secure relationships to ensure information accuracy; and maintain a working knowledge of processes at client organizations
• Write and present reports by discussing audit findings with management; make recommendations for corrective action; and perform annual follow-up audits
• Provide external audit support; gather and test information; and document the results
• Respond to fraud hotline; assist with fraud investigations; and research issues if needed
• Attend staff meetings and team building activities
• Attend local professional association functions, specialized seminars, and online webinars
• Other duties as assigned
• Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

Knowledge of:

• General and governmental accounting principles and practices
• Auditing and fraud examination theory and practices
• Methods and techniques of data collection and statistical and financial analyses
• Data analysis including ACL (Audit Command Language), advanced Excel, or other data-mining tools
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Modern office technology

Ability to:

• Negotiate and handle high pressure situations and meetings
• Stay current on fraud examination theory and practices
• Work on multiple projects while maintaining flexibility for changing priorities
• Apply critical thinking skills when collecting, evaluating, and interpreting complex data and processes
• Maintain a working knowledge of accounting standards
• Maintain professional certifications
• Perform high quality, accurate, and timely work
• Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting or a related field
• Five years of full-time professional experience with auditing, accounting, or a related field

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.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

• Possess certifications such as a Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, or Certified Information System Auditor
• Experience with municipal government internal audit and/or utility internal audit
• Experience using TeamMate audit software

Additional Information

Please contact Shereen Ross at Shereen.Ross@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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• Please visit the City of Colorado Springs Careers page and review our opportunities. Click on Apply button to complete an online application for any position of interest. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a Government Jobs user ID and password).

• Completing your application in full, including the entire work experience section, will assist Human Resources in the applicant screening process. Your application may not be considered if all of the information requested for each employer you list is not provided.

• Applicants may redact information from their resumes, certifications, transcripts, or any other additional application materials that identify the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

• We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability Program. More information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page

• Our Government Jobs application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes, you may submit another application prior to the position's closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.

The Citys job classifications, including physical demands and descriptions, can be found on the Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

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The City of Colorado Springs is a place where people want to come to work each day. We have a culture of excellence, and we strive to provide our employees with the very best overall career experience and Total Rewards. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than high school
• High School diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or above

02

How many years of relevant experience do you possess?

• Less than one year
• One or more years
• Two or more years
• Three or more years
• Four or more years
• Five or more years
• Six or more years
• Seven or more years
• Eight or more years
• Nine or more years
• Ten or more years

03

Which of the following certifications do you currently possess? Please select all that apply.

• Certified Internal Auditor
• Certified Public Accountant
• Certified Fraud Examiner
• Certified Information System Auditor
• None of the above

04

Do you have any of the following experience? Please select all that apply.

• Municipal government internal audit and/or utility internal audit
• Using TeamMate audit software
• None of the above

05

Please explain your experience in detail, including your role and where you gained the experience. Please type N/A if not applicable.

Required Question

Employer City of Colorado Springs

Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301

Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903

Phone (719) 385-5125

Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov