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JOB ADVERTISEMENT:

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS & TRAINING: Failure to obtain or maintain job required qualifications will result in appropriate action consistent with provision of the appropriate Personnel Rules. Failure to obtain the necessary certification may result in lay-off or discharge at the sole discretion of City Council.

• Must complete and pass a background check before placement in position.
• Required to sign a confidentiality agreement upon hire.
• Position appointed by City Council and serves at will.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: The City of Lansing reserves the right to utilize equivalencies where deemed appropriate with regard to education and experience requirements.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field
• At least five (5) years or more of professional experience in auditing, accounting or consulting or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which may include consulting in the field.
• Certification as CPA, CIA, CFE and/or CISA preferred.
• If not already CPA, CIA, CFE and/or CISA, certification must be obtained within one year of employment as a condition of continued employment.

PHYSICAL CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS: Frequently required to sit, talk, hear and listen. Good vision require to read and interpret documents. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with the Lansing City Council; City of Lansing directors, managers and employees; and outside agencies. Ability to enter and retrieve data from computerized, typed, and written sources. Some travel required. Some night meetings required.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Office environment with some trips to city facilities. Required to follow safety protocols applicable while visiting city facilities including use of any needed protective equipment

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations will be provided, if necessary, for individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations. Should you need any disability related accommodation in the application and/or selection process, please contact the Department of Human Resources

The essential position functions listed below do not include all functions which may be found in this position as duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or modified at any time.

• Perform internal auditing activities for the City of Lansing, including the activities necessary to conduct an annual audit of the city’s financial and operational systems, and special audits and fiscal investigations as needed. Research, develop, and implement changes to the City’s internal audit system procedures and policies in conjunction with the Lansing City Council.
• Continue professional development. Maintain a professional level of requisite knowledge in areas of responsibility. Keep abreast of new developments and technology used in the field of internal auditing. Participate in required trainings.

Application Special Instructions

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The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer.

The City of Lansing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or during employment, notify the Department of Human Resources at (517) 483-4004. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.