Audit Services Director

Audit Services Director Print ( ufeff Audit Services Director Salary $145,602.00 - $232,962.00 Annually Location Durham, NC Job Type Full time with benefits Job Number 26-05903 Department Audit Services Opening Date 04/02/2026 Closing Date 4/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits Position Description Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve. Pracademic Partners, an executive search firm, is assisting the City of Durham with this recruitment. Learn more and apply through the Pracademic Partners portal: The City of Durham, North Carolina is seeking an accomplished auditing professional to serve as its next Audit Services Director. This is an opportunity to lead a modern, forward-looking audit function that plays a critical role in strengthening governance, enhancing performance, and building public trust across a complex municipal organization. Reporting to the City Manager and the Audit Services Oversight Committee, the Director will guide a high-impact program focused on risk-based auditing, internal controls, and organizational improvement. This role goes beyond traditional compliance and positions audit services as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to departments and leadership alike. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in government auditing, risk assessment, and performance auditing, along with the ability to translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights. A collaborative leadership style and a commitment to innovation, including the use of data analytics and emerging technologies will be essential to success. The position offers a salary range of $145,602u2013$207,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities. Duties/Responsibilities + Expertise in government auditing, risk assessment, and performance auditing. + Ability to translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights. + Collaborative leadership style and a commitment to innovation, including the use of data analytics and emerging technologies. Minimum Qualifications & Experience + Bacheloru2019s degree. + 10 years of progressively responsible related professional experience that includes significant management and supervisory experience. + Some assignments may require additional certifications and/or licenses. Benefits u2013 General Full-Time Employees + 12-13 paid holidays per year + 13 standard work days of vacation per year + 13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement + 2 weeks paid military leave per year + Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans + State and City retirement plans + Short and long term disability plans + Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions + City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System + Paid funeral leave + Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling + Paid life insurance equal to annual salary + 48 hours for volunteer work each year + 4 hours parental leave each year + Workman's Compensation Insurance + 457 Deferred Compensation Plans Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year) + 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary) + State retirement plan Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period) + 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary) + State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire + Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire + Dental and life insurance, after one year of service + Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service

Created: 2026-04-06