Internal Auditor 42

Lansing City Council is seeking an Internal Auditor to oversee the auditing activities of the City of Lansing. This position will provide independent, objective assurance designed to add value to and improve the City of Lansing operations, while ensuring the integrity of City finances. In this role the perfect candidate will have experience and skills in performing a wide range of special and annual studies and reports, including skill in coordinating work for financial, operational, and performance-based audits. Self-starting individual’s with high level expertise and experience, are encouraged to apply today.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee internal auditing activities for the City of Lansing including the activities necessary to conduct an annual audit of the city’s financial and operational systems, special audits and fiscal investigations as needed. Research, develop, and implement changes to the City’s internal audit system procedures and policies in conjunction with the Lansing City Council.

• Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations to determine an optimal course of action concerning the City’s financial resources and operations, governance, and policy practices. Review records pertaining to material assets, such as equipment, buildings, and staff, to determine the degree to which they are utilized. Inspect City accounting systems to determine efficiency and protective value. Identify risks and offer recommendations to mitigate. Analyze data obtained from city departments and agency records for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, fraud, or lack of compliance with law, government regulations, management policies and procedures. Recognize and address appropriately significant legislative or regulatory issues impacting the City of Lansing. Provide input into performance measures to determine the overall accomplishment of city goals and priorities.

• Annual fiscal year-end reporting and budgeting issue analysis of the financial position of the City Prepare City Council budget based on guidelines established by the City Council President.

• Continue professional development, required trainings, and maintain a professional level of requisite knowledge in areas of responsibility, keep abreast of new developments and technology used in the field of internal auditing.

• Other duties as assigned.

Ideal candidates will possess: 

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field
• Six (6) years of professional experience in auditing, accounting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which may include consulting in the field
• Certification as CPA, CIA, CFE and/or CISA preferred.  CPA, CIA, CFE and/or CISA, certification must be obtained within one year of employment as a condition of continued employment if not held at time of hire.

Special Requirements:

• Must complete and pass a background check before placement in position.
• Required to sign a confidentiality agreement upon hire.
• Position appointed by City Council and serves at will.