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Auditor III

Salary

$71,987.00 - $89,408.00 Annually

Location

Michigan, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

202501132011031OCFOJS

Department

Off Chf Financial Officer

Division

OCFO Administration

Opening Date

09/10/2025

Bargaining Unit

7100-Senior Accountants Analysts and Appraisers As

+ Description

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Description

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) is seeking an Internal Auditor (Auditor 3), reporting directly to the Director, Internal Audit within the CFO’s Office Administration. The Internal Audit function has been recently established and reports directly to the CFO of the City of Detroit. The Internal Audit function is responsible for performing internal audits (related to the various functions performed throughout the OCFO), assessment of the effectiveness of internal controls, creation and monitoring of internal audit plans, and ad hoc reports.

The Auditor class covers positions that apply professional accounting and auditing knowledge, standards, and principles when performing the following duties: advising on, supervising, or performing work consisting of a systematic examination and appraisal of financial records, corporate and individual tax returns, receipts and bookkeeping practices, financial and management reports, management controls, policies and practices affecting or reflecting the financial condition and operating results of an activity; analyzing work related to developing and executing audit policies and programs; conducting performance audits; or conducting activities related to the detection of fraud, waste, and abuse. This class also covers positions that apply pertinent laws, regulations, and rulings pertaining to taxes, and/or as required duties and tariffs to determine, educate and advise on the federal, state, or city tax liability of individual and business taxpayers.

Examples of Duties

+ Performs audits to ensure compliance with current policies and procedures through the review of accounting, financial, control, and operating records and other data to determine level of compliance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines relevant to a specific activity

+ Documents audit findings and prepares a detailed reports on audit findings

+ Provide information on program operations and identifies causes of deficiencies or problems.

+ Recommends corrective actions such as modifying management systems, financial and accounting systems, workflow, lines of authority, and other corrective actions.

+ Provides guidance and clarifies rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as they relate to the various departments under the guidance of the OCFO

+ Examines and evaluates financial and information systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity

+ Assist in the development of the annual audit plans

+ Assist and/or develops audit approaches to evaluate a variety of programs and accounting systems. Audit approaches vary widely because of the variability of subject programs and systems due to differences in organization or mission, technological advances, or changes in regulations.

+ Collects and analyzes data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies

+ Supervises auditing of establishments/possesses, and determines scope of investigation required

+ Inspects account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions

+ Examines records and interviews associates to ensure recording of transactions and compliance with laws and regulations

+ Confers with company officials about financial and regulatory matters

+ Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, statistics, or a closely related field.

Minimum of three (3) years of experience, preferably with large scale complex audits in governmental or public sector audits.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced coursework of governmental accounting or a related field strongly preferred.

Equivalency

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

+ Interview: 70%

+ Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%

+ Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

+ Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points

+ Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

LRD: 08/20/2025

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

+ Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.

+ Dental

+ Vision

INSURANCE

+ Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.

+ Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

+ Sick Leave

+ Vacation

+ Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;

- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or

- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.

• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);

- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;

• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

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Please indicate your highest level of education completed

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

+ PhD/J.D.

+ No Education experience

02

How many years of previous experience do you have in auditing, preferably with large scale complex audits in governmental or public sector audits?

+ None

+ 1 - 2 years of experience

+ 3 - 5 years of experience

+ 6 years or more

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Employer

City of Detroit

Address

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website

http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job

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