Description

This posting will accept applications until July 25th. Please apply as soon as possible.

About the Department of Finance

The Department of Finance manages the city’s investing, fiscal analysis, budgeting, debt and asset management, tax assessment and collection, and accounting functions as well as establishing, maintaining and enforcing fiscal policies, practices and procedures for the entire City and County of Denver. The Department commits to Denver residents the delivery of these services through a financial structure that mirrors the best practices of both the public and private sectors. This commitment promotes better service, enhanced performance measures, maximum accountability and improved business processes.

About the Treasury Division

The Treasury Division collects, records, and deposits all City taxes and revenues, and disburses money as required by law. The Treasury Division's other responsibilities include: enforcement of tax compliance; and administration of the City's property tax programs. The mission of the Treasury Division of the Department of Finance is to promote and facilitate voluntary compliance, strive to ensure fairness, and collect tax revenue that funds city services. By carrying out this mission in a professional, efficient, and customer-oriented manner, we maximize the financial resources available to meet the needs of the community and its citizens.

Diversity in the City

The City and County of Denver is committed to cultivating a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. This commitment is woven into our values and belief that we are strongest when we embrace and celebrate our differences. We aim to have employees who are as diverse as our residents, with different perspectives and unique ways of thinking. If you share these values and our enthusiasm for equity, we encourage you to apply to join our team.

Lead Tax Auditor Role

In this Lead Tax Auditor role, you will specialize in applying generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards in conducting financial and tax compliance audits of entities engaged in business in Denver and provide assistance to the supervisor with work prioritization, assignment, evaluation and quality control over professional audit staff.

About You,

We are looking for someone with some or all the following skills and experience:

• A history of leadership skills and experience with the extracurricular activities of Treasury
• Willingness to share their schedule for training and assisting the Audit staff
• A CPA or CFE certification OR Is currently pursuing their CPA or CFE
• Familiarity with City and County of Denver tax auditing

Requirements

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

• Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of professional auditing experience.
• Education/Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted.
• Additional appropriate education may be substituted for experience requirements.
• License/Certifications: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.