Internal Auditor

This job posting expires at 11:59PM on July 21, 2025. No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on July 21, 2025.

Job Title:  Internal Auditor

Department: Internal Audit

External Hiring Range: $66,919.84 - $83,552.23

Posted Internally and Externally

This position is posted until filled and could come down at any time. If you are interested, apply today!

Buncombe County is hiring for two (2) Internal Auditor positions. These individuals will report to the Internal Audit Director. The Internal Audit Department is a team of three reporting to the Audit Committee, which is made up of community members and Buncombe County Commissioners. The Internal Audit Department reports administratively to the Buncombe County Manager.

The primary goal of the Internal Audit Department is to add value to Buncombe County operations by providing assurance, consultation, and fraud investigative services in compliance with the Global Internal Audit Standards published by the Institute of Internal Auditors. This position will start in-person. Over time, a hybrid schedule will be allowed depending on how quickly the employee becomes familiar with the role and demonstrates reliability. The employees must relocate or reside within a 2-hour drive from 200 College Street, Asheville NC 28801 within 6 months of hire.

We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that is representative of our diverse community. If you are interested in this position but are not certain if you meet the exact qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply. Buncombe County uses a substantial equivalency standard to determine if applicants are qualified.

Buncombe County has a very rich benefits package, including an 8% contribution to our 401(k), which is a free contribution, not a match. We also have a pension which has a 5-year vesting period. In addition we have first-in-class health insurance and generous paid time off plan including 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave that roll over each year, and vacation accruals starting at 10 days per year which increases with service.

Other resources, services, and opportunities for appreciation, engagement, and support:

• No-cost physical therapy

• Employee & Family Health clinic

• Buncombe County University internal training program

• Free preventive screenings for employees and family members on the health insurance plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• Financial resources

• Lunch and learn series

• Financial Fridays – Learn about everything from best practices for car buying to debt management

• Employee Spotlights

• Annual employee service awards

• Lake Julian Festival of Lights employee appreciation night

• Up to eight weeks of paid parental and family care leave

• 16 hours of Community Service Leave

• 2 annual PTO days with the opportunity to earn two additional days by joining our voluntary wellness program

Purpose of the position:

The primary purpose of this position is to perform responsible professional auditing work to help ensure County financial and operational integrity, accountability, efficiency and effectiveness; compliance with policies, procedures, laws and regulations; and to assess management’s system of internal controls to minimize the risk of fraud, waste, and abuse of County resources.

Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire): Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field, with at least five (5) years of experience in governmental auditing or accounting; or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Additional Training and Experience: Professional certification (CIA, CISA, CFE, etc.) preferred. Experience in financial and/or government auditing strongly preferred.

Essential Functions of the position:

• Conduct reviews of organizational and functional activities; evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of management controls over those activities; determine whether organizational units in the County are performing their planning, accounting, custodial, and control activities in compliance with inst