Description
Shape the Future of Municipal Accountability and Leadership:
Join Us as Greensboro’s Manager of Internal Audit
Compensation & Benefits
Estimated Hiring Salary Range: $98,078 - $129,050 Full Salary Range: $98,078 $175,508 based on experience and skills.
Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage; retirement plans; paid leave; and professional development opportunities.
View the full City of Greensboro benefits guide here.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
The City of Greensboro is seeking a strategic and accomplished professional to serve as Manager of Internal Audit. This critical leadership role directs and manages the services and activities of the Internal Audit Division, ensuring accountability, transparency, and effectiveness across City operations. As a trusted partner to the City Manager’s Office, the Internal Audit Manager provides high-level oversight, independent evaluations, and actionable recommendations that strengthen internal controls and improve organizational efficiency.
Why You’ll Love This Opportunity
At the City of Greensboro, we’re shaping an inclusive future with equitable economic opportunities and safe, thriving neighborhoods. As the Manager of Internal Audit, you’ll play a key role in advancing transparency, accountability, and efficiency across city operations. Your work will help strengthen public trust, ensure wise stewardship of resources, and drive continuous improvement—contributing directly to Greensboro’s vision of endless opportunities and exceptional quality of life.
This is more than an auditing role—it’s an opportunity to be a trusted advisor to leadership, a mentor to a talented team, and a champion of the city’s core values: purpose-driven, people-centered, data-informed, innovative, equitable, prosperous, and resilient.
About the Role
The Manager of Internal Audit directs, manages, and oversees the Internal Audit Division. In this leadership role, you will:
Develop, implement, and manage the city’s internal audit and review programs.
Assess risks, review operations, and evaluate compliance with policies, contracts, and regulations.
Lead the City’s annual equipment and supplies inventory process, ensuring accuracy and accountability across all departments.
Oversee compliance reviews of nonprofit organizations that receive City funding, promoting transparency and responsible stewardship of public resources.
Provide findings and recommendations to the City Manager and department leaders to improve efficiency and accountability.
Lead, coach, and develop audit staff, fostering growth in technical and professional skills.
Monitor the division’s budget, ensuring effective use of resources.
Conduct confidential interviews and investigations as needed to resolve complaints or concerns.
Represent the City in communication with outside agencies and the media regarding audit-related matters, maintaining professionalism and public confidence.
Prepare, review, and present reports to leadership and the public, ensuring clear and transparent communication.
Your Career Path
This position offers strong advancement opportunities within the City of Greensboro. Successful team members may pursue leadership roles in executive management, finance, performance management, or departmental operations. You will gain exposure to city-wide initiatives and have the opportunity to influence policies and practices at the highest levels of municipal government.
Women, Minorities, and Veterans Are Encouraged to Apply!
This job is Exempt and is not subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
We’re focused on the skills and experiences you bring—not on formal degrees. To be successful in this role, you should demonstrate:
Significant professional experience (typically 5+ years) in auditing, financial analysis, compliance, or risk management.
Experience leading teams, managing projects, or overseeing operations.
Strong knowledge of auditing principles, accounting standards, and financial analysis.
Ability to interpret contracts, agreements, and policies for compliance.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex findings to diverse audiences.
Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and data analysis abilities.
Commitment to fairness, equity, and ethical conduct.
Preferred Qualifications
While not required, candidates may stand out with:
Experience managing an audit function in a public sector or similarly complex organization.
Familiarity with local government operations, regulations, or funding structures.
Professional certifications (such as Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, or Certified Fraud Examiner).
Proven success in building collaborative relationships across departments or with executive leadership.
Join Us
Bring your expertise, leadership, and passion for accountability to a team dedicated to building the safest city, the most skilled workforce, and the most connected, innovative community in the region.
Apply today to help Greensboro become the most desirable mid-sized city in America.
