Principal Internal Auditor

Principal Internal Auditor

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The Finance Department is recruiting a Principal Internal Auditor to lead and manage the City's Internal Audit Program, ensuring transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency across all departments. This role conducts internal audits at the direction of the Audit Committee, supervises audit staff, develops audit policies and procedures, and oversees the City's annual risk assessment. The position requires significant independent judgment in evaluating risks, assessing internal controls, and recommending improvements to strengthen the City's financial and operational practices while ensuring compliance with governmental accounting and auditing standards.

Working under the supervision Controller and Assistant Controller, this role involves management functions organizational analysis and development, developing and monitoring operating policies and procedures related to controls and risk mitigation, and supervision of subordinate staff. Responsibilities include planning, organizing internal audit activities of the Internal Audit Program within the Finance Department and as directed by the Audit Committee.

Serving as a strategic advisor, the Principal Internal Auditor provides guidance to leadership on audit findings and internal controls, while fostering collaboration between internal departments and City administration. This position is ideal for an experienced audit professional with strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills who is committed to promoting good governance and sound fiscal management in the government sector.

Education : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in business administration, public administration, accounting or a related field. A copy of degree or college transcripts must be uploaded and included in your on-line application for verification of requirement. Applicants lacking the documentation may be rejected.

Experience : Two (2) years of auditing experience, preferably with government agencies, and two (2) years of supervisory experience. Possession of a valid license as a Certified Public Accountant by the State of California Board of Accountancy and / or a certified Internal Auditor Certificate is desirable but not required. Internal Auditors who have been licensed as a Certified Public Accountant by the State of California or as a Certified Internal Auditor by the Institute of Internal Auditors, shall be paid an additional five percent (5%) of base pay. Candidates who possess the respective certificate or license are encouraged to attach verification to their online application; individuals demonstrating possession of these credentials may be deemed as most qualified. A minimum of one year of experience as an auditor, preferably in government sector, is preferred but not required.

The selected candidates will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno. Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver's License is required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.