Job Description:

Responsible for providing risk-based, independent and objective assurance, advice and insight to Management and the Board of Directors through appraisal, evaluation and reporting of the adequacy and effective application of administrative, accounting, and operating procedures/controls and risk identification and analysis for the protection of all Association assets.

Note: There is one position available, and the position will be filled at one of three job grade levels: Associate Staff Auditor, job grade 7; Staff Auditor, job grade 8, or Senior Staff Auditor, job grade 9. This decision will be based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected, and Tri-State business needs at the time of hire.

Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly-engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes:

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%, Life Insurance, 401K, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.

Senior Staff Auditor

Hiring Salary Range: $96,000-$121,000

Staff Auditor

Hiring Salary Range: $86,000-$108,000

Associate Staff Auditor

Hiring Salary Range: $77,000-$96,000

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct routine audits of Association activities.

- Conduct complex or specialized audits of Association activities, external affiliated organizations, and vendors.

- Develop specialized audit programs and risk assessments to perform audit assignments related to activities, procedures and/or systems for financial, contract, operational and/or information technology functions.

- Review procedures and methodologies and validate internal controls related to the performance of cycle counts, test counts or other audit techniques for the verification of materials and supplies inventory and other physical assets.

- Examine tests, evaluate and provide advisory services in the development of Association financial, accounting treatment, administrative and operational controls, IT systems, programs and procedures.

- Prepare oral and written reports for management and the Board of Directors to summarize audit work performed, evaluate audit testing results and provide recommendations for rectifying deficiencies and/or improving operations

- Perform audit work for the External Auditors under the Direct Assistance model in conjunction with the Associations annual financial audit, including financial process walkthroughs and financial control testing

- Assist with and provides support to others auditing the Association.

- Serve as audit coordinator for jointly owned project audits.

- Participate in the annual risk assessment and audit planning process covering financial, operational, contract and information technology areas

- Plan, organize and direct the work of associate staff auditors and staff auditors when assigned to assist with special/complex audits.

- Perform general management responsibilities in the absence of the Chief Auditor.

- Because Tri-State is an electric utility with continuous service obligations to its customers, regular, reliable, and predictable performance of the essential functions and responsibilities is an essential function of the job

- Because Tri-State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Train and educate members of the Internal Audit team or other personnel on audit methods, internal controls, emerging risks or information technology as needed.

- Provide general supervision to assigned members of the Internal Audit team.

- Provide engagement specific direction, oversight, and evaluation to assigned members of the Internal Audit team.

- Advise and collaborate with management on system upgrades, implementation and action plans as needed.

- Participate in special projects, reports, or teams.

Qualifications:

Education and Training

- Bachelor's degree in, accounting, finance, computer science, management, or related area.

- Possess and maintain one of the following certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

- Expert level knowledge of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) mandatory guidance and recommended guidance and IIA Code of Conduct.

- Expert understanding of the AICPA Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) to ensure the accuracy, consistency and verifiability of the auditors actions and reports.

- Expert understanding of the U.S. Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX), the provisions of Section 404 for

- internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) and COSO?s Internal Control-Integrated Framework.

- Working knowledge of the process flows and information technology systems for electric utility generation, transmission, and mining operations and maintenance, energy markets, fuel management, and system interfaces with other business units.

- Ability to perform detail work with a high degree of accuracy in a timely manner.

- Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally.

- Expert level knowledge of computer based financial/accounting/operations systems, data analytical and report writing software, personal computers, spreadsheets, and/or computer program languages.

- Effective interpersonal skills to relate proficiently with all levels of internal and external personnel.

- Ability to lead, facilitate discussions and collaborate with others to effectively solve problems and accomplish Association goals.

- Respect for and ability to exercise sound judgment in the handling of confidential data.

- Expert level knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP) and theory.

- Working knowledge of information systems controls, security techniques.

- Mustbeabletodemonstratethathe/shecanperformalloftheessentialfunctionsoftheposition.

Experience:

- Eight (8) years accounting, finance, budget, IT or other related experience.

- Minimum four (4) years auditing experience.

- Experience with data analytics, statistical sampling methods, and root cause analysis.

Other:

- Willingness to travel as required. (Must possess a valid driver’s license.)

- Respect for and ability to exercise sound judgment in the handling of confidential data.

- Must be able to demonstrate that he/she can perform all of the essential functions of the position.

Note : The above requirements describe the experience and education qualifications for the Senior Staff Auditor. Those with less experience will be hired at the Associate Staff Auditor or Staff Auditor level.

About Us:

Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with 43 members, including 40 utility electric distribution cooperative and public power district members in four states: Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming. Together with its members, Tri-State delivers reliable, affordable and responsible power and energy services to more than a million electricity consumers across nearly 200,000 square miles of the West.

Tri-State was founded in 1952 by its member systems to provide a reliable, cost-based supply of electricity. Headquartered in Westminster, Colo., approximately 1,200 people are employed by Tri-State across five states.

Tri-State's electricity is generated from coal, natural gas and hydropower, with a rapidly increasing supply generated from wind and solar. Tri-State delivers power to its members through a transmission system that includes substation facilities, telecommunications sites and over 5,700 miles of high voltage transmission lines. Tri-State's transformative Responsible Energy Plan is reducing emissions, increasing renewable resources, developing new energy services and delivering more flexibility for its members.

Job Identification: 454

Job Category: Audit, Risk and Compliance

Posting Date: 2025-08-25T16:46:45+00:00

Job Schedule: Full time

Hiring Salary Range: $77,000-$121,000

Locations: 1100 W 116th Ave, Westminster, CO, 80234, US

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.