Principal Internal Auditor

Position Description

Come and join the City of Fresno and work towards achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!

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.

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

BENEFITS: UNIT 2 Classification : Management Confidential - Unrepresented

HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings. City contributes up to $75 per month.
HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
MANAGEMENT LEAVE: 60 hours per fiscal year for only exempt employees.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month
ANNUAL LEAVE: Accrue (15.5) hour per month of Annual Leave, with cash out provisions.
SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum
LIFE INSURANCE: Benefit equal to annual salary; premium paid by the City.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY: Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability; premium paid by the City.
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.
RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

The Requirements

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.

AND

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.

Selection Process

Interested and qualified applicants must submit an official City of Fresno application on-line at www.fresno.gov/jobs. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. After the final filing date the completed applications will be reviewed and a select group of candidates will be invited to interview.

Only a select group of candidates will be invited to interview.

Inquiries should be directed to:
Stephanie Rendon, Senior Human Resources Analyst
(559) 621-6950
Stephanie.Rendon@fresno.gov

Additional Information

INSTRUCTIONS TO ATTACH DOCUMENTS

1. Scan, save and upload your certificate to your personal drive.
2. Log back into your online profile on the City of Fresno Website @ www.fresno.gov/jobs 3. Under "Career Tools", click on Cover letters and Attachments.
4. Click on "Add attachments".
5. Choose "Attachment Type".
6. For "Attachment Purpose", enter the name of the document 7. Click on "Add attachment".
7. Click on '"Save"

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

Closing Date/Time: 10/08/2025

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