Internal Auditor

Job Description

DPR Construction is seeking a highly skilled Specialist Internal Auditor to be based in Denver to join our Internal Audit / Internal Operations Review (IOR) function. This role is ideal for an audit professional with a strong foundation in financial accounting, preferably gained within a public accounting firm, coupled with hands-on internal audit experience within a complex operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Planning & Execution

• Lead and perform audits across operations and financial processes, functional areas, and internal controls aligned with the annual audit plan.

• Conduct walkthroughs, assess process design, and perform detailed testing of control effectiveness and financial accuracy.

• Evaluate project-level controls (e.g., cost management, subcontractor payment processes, billing, procurement, self-perform tracking).

• Prepare high-quality audit reports that clearly describe findings, root causes, and practical recommendations.

• Ensure all audit work complies with IIA Standards and DPR's internal methodology.

Risk & Control Assessment

• Identify key risks related to financial reporting, operational performance, compliance, and project execution.

• Assess whether functions, project teams and business units have adequate controls to support accurate cost reporting, financial integrity, and operational consistency.

• Recommend enhancements to risk management processes, internal controls, and system workflows.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong partnerships with departments, project teams, business unit leaders, shared services groups, and regional finance teams.

• Communicate audit issues constructively and provide clarity on expectations for remediation plans.

• Facilitate closing meetings and follow-up discussions to ensure agreed actions are understood and measurable.

Advisory & Continuous Improvement

• Provide insight and guidance on control design, process optimisation, and risk mitigation as DPR continues to grow and evolve.

• Support investigations, ad-hoc reviews, and rapid-response assessments when risks or control gaps arise.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit processes, templates, and data-driven audit techniques.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Financial accounting experience, preferably gained at a public accounting firm (Big Four or national/regional firm).

• Previous internal audit experience

• Recognized internal audit qualification, such as CIA or other IIA-recognised credentials.

• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks (COSO), audit methodologies, and risk assessment techniques.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams and regions.

Preferred

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or similar US accounting credential.

• Experience with construction industry financial cycles, including job costing, procurement, subcontract management, and revenue recognition.

• Familiarity with data analysis tools (Power BI, advanced Excel etc).

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

• Professional skepticism balanced with a collaborative mindset.

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple audits simultaneously.

• High integrity, sound judgment, and respect for confidentiality.

• Ability to work across diverse teams and regions with a solution-oriented approach.

Anticipated starting pay range:

$120,000.00- $140,000.00

Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy. Read more about eligibility and available benefits programs

for skilled craft and labor or experienced professionals and recent graduates.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together-by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.