Senior Internal Auditor

Senior Internal Auditor

The current vacancy will be predominantly performing information technology audits.

The first review of all applications will be on Monday, June 29, 2026, and weekly thereafter.

A Senior Internal Auditor plans and conducts comprehensive financial, compliance, operational, information technology, and performance audits of City departments, programs, and activities, as well as private companies doing business with the City through contractual agreements. Other duties may include conducting special investigations, performing risk analyses, reviewing performance data, and evaluating general and application controls related to IT systems. An employee in this classification determines relevant audit objectives, prepares complex audit programs, evaluates internal controls, selects, and applies appropriate audit techniques, detects irregularities, monitors workflow and resources, reviews and evaluates work products, and formulates recommendations to improve systems, controls, procedures, and economy/efficiency of operations. This work involves performing complex data analyses, conducting interviews, and observing operations to meet audit objectives and to assess compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, and regulations. A Senior Internal Auditor supervises the daily activities of Internal Auditors. This class performs related duties as required.

A Senior Internal Auditor is expected to have considerable experience and expertise in conducting audits, preparing working papers, interacting productively with audit clients, and developing meaningful recommendations that are accepted by management. The Senior Internal Auditor is distinguished from the Internal Auditor class by the former performing audits of greater complexity and scope, full supervisory responsibilities, and by the considerable latitude of independence exercised and minimal supervision required. The City Auditor reviews work through observation, discussions, working papers, reports, and conferences. This class is FLSA exempt administrative.

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Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Minimum Qualifications Required. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related area. Extensive (5+ years) full-time professional experience as an internal auditor or in a closely related field. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification may be substituted for one (1) year of experience. Special Requirement. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date.

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Possession of a CPA, CIA, CISA, and/or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certificate is preferred. Experience in governmental internal auditing is preferred. Some (6 months - 1 year) supervisory experience is desirable.