Internal Auditor

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Internal Auditor to support financial and operational review activities for a Contract-to-Permanent position based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This role focuses on evaluating internal controls, assessing audit results, and helping the organization maintain strong compliance and risk management practices. The ideal candidate will bring a methodical approach to annual audit planning, clear documentation skills, and the ability to communicate findings to stakeholders with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and carry out internal audit plans that align with annual review objectives and organizational risk priorities.

• Examine financial records, supporting documentation, and control processes to identify gaps, inconsistencies, or areas requiring improvement.

• Document audit observations in a clear and organized manner, including recommendations that support corrective action and stronger controls.

• Perform testing of financial and operational activities to evaluate compliance with policies, procedures, and applicable standards.

• Partner with business leaders and process owners to discuss audit results, validate findings, and track remediation efforts.

• Prepare concise audit reports that summarize scope, methodology, conclusions, and action-oriented recommendations.

• Contribute to the annual internal audit program by helping prioritize reviews, define testing approaches, and monitor completion timelines.\

• Demonstrated experience conducting internal audits with a strong understanding of audit methodology and control evaluation.
• Background in financial audit work, including review of records, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Ability to identify, assess, and clearly communicate audit findings to a range of stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of annual audit planning, risk-based review techniques, and internal control frameworks.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and report-writing skills with close attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments independently while meeting established deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in a business environment.