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.

Who We Are

Denver International Airport (DEN) is the third-busiest airport in the United States and one of the top ten busiest airports in the world, connecting our community globally through flight and business. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $36.4 billion for the region annually and employing nearly 37,000 people. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and uplift all races, ethnicities, gender identities, national origins, ages, abilities, religion, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, and we strive to keep diversity, equity and inclusion at the center of all that we do.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000/year. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which includes but is 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 + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year

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

Location

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. In this position you can expect to work three (3) days in office at Denver International Airport. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.

What You’ll Do

We are currently seeking a Senior Internal Audit Director to join our team. This position will serve to develop annual and multi-year risk assessments, work plans and strategies, resolve complex business issues, and establish management practices and processes that ensure the accomplishment of auditing and performance standards. Specifically, as the Senior Internal Audit Director for DEN you will:

• Direct and maintain an effective quality assurance program, ensuring adherence to established standards and procedures across all DEN work areas.

• Lead strategic initiatives to align team efforts with DEN’s Vision 100, closely collaborating with the executive team on long-term plans.

• Drive innovation by diagnosing problems and actively contributing to solutions, embedding procedural controls to mitigate risk and enhance effectiveness.

• Effectively prioritize and allocate resources to achieve short-term and long-term strategies, utilizing them to develop or expand services and operations, while ensuring appropriate utilization within the established budget.

• Act as liaison for research and audit standards, leveraging expertise of the Yellow Book (Government Auditing Standards) and interfacing with the City Auditor’s Office to stay ahead on audit recommendations, making proactive suggestions for departmental improvement.

• Participate as an active member of DEN’s Finance leadership team to lead airport-wide initiatives that support key strategic objectives

About You

What You’ll Bring

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

• Experience with the distinctive day-to-day operations of DEN or other large airport hubs, demonstrating a solid understanding of the complexities and intricacies of such an environment.

• Possession of a CPA and/or CIA certification.

• Hands-on knowledge and experience with the Yellow Book and government auditing standards

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Public Policy, Government Analytics, Business Administration, or related field.

• Experience Requirement: Five (5) years of experience at the type and level of functional or operational management comparable to the Internal Audit Manager classification.

• Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.

Additional Information

• FBI Background Check: FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required.

• Snow/Emergency Duties: Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees can be required to work extended hours and/or shifts.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 3/27/24 at 11:59 p.m. to ensure consideration.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CV3306 Internal Audit Director AO

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$119,033.00 - $202,356.00

Starting Pay

$150,000 - $200,000/year (based on experience)

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.

Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

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