The Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County is seeking an Internal Auditor 1. This Civil Service position performs a range of auditing duties, assisting the Metropolitan Auditor by applying a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal control, financial reporting, service delivery, and governance processes.
What You'll Do
- Perform assigned audit project tasks independently.
- Develop audit scope, objective, and methodology.
- Conduct regular onsite inspections.
- Perform preliminary planning, including individual and group interviews.
- Provide qualitative and quantitative data collection, transference, and reproduction.
- Meet agenda and results documentation requirements.
- Work on paper preparation, indexing, and organization.
- Report and correspond in preparation of audits.
- Perform assigned audit quality assurance support duties.
- Review and verify work papers, verifications, and cross-references.
- Review reports and verify data.
- Perform related duties and fulfill responsibilities as required.
What We're Looking For
- A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Must become a resident of the State of Tennessee within six (6) months of employment.
Nice to Have
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, English, Public Administration, or Public Policy.
- Experience working with government auditing standards and procedures.
- Experience analyzing financial and operational data.
- Pursuing certification as a CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, or other applicable professional designation.
Team & Environment
You will assist the Metropolitan Auditor within the Metropolitan Office of Internal Audit, reporting directly to the Metropolitan Auditor. The culture emphasizes honesty, mutual trust, and a commitment to integrity, equality, accountability, effectiveness, and efficiency of service activities.
Work Mode
This position requires onsite work in Nashville & Davidson County, TN.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.

