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Assistant Controller - ICFR & Audit

First Western

Role at a glance

Category: Audit
Work arrangement: On-site
Location: Denver, CO
Salary range: $121,000 to $194,000
Posted: Jul 20, 2026

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First Western is hiring a Assistant Controller - ICFR & Audit in Denver, CO. This is a Audit role in the governance, risk, and compliance field, with a posted range of $121,000 to $194,000. Review the full details below and apply directly with First Western.

Serves as the primary SME for internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), user access reviews, and Risk Control Matrices. Leads primary audit liaison efforts with internal and external auditors across trust and investment management operations. Directs accounting controls and balance sheet substantiation

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Location and market context

This role is based in Denver, CO on-site. Local candidates benefit from being close to First Western's teams and regional hiring market. Confirm the exact in-office expectation and any relocation support with the employer.

About internal audit roles

Internal audit gives independent assurance over controls and risk. Technology, data, and AI audit skills are in rising demand as programs modernize. Roles like this one are typically evaluated against frameworks such as IIA standards, COSO, NIST AI RMF, and IT and data audit practices.

How to position yourself for this internal audit role

Strong candidates emphasize risk-based audit planning, control testing and evidence, clear findings and remediation tracking, and technology, data, or AI audit depth. In your resume and outreach, tie your experience to how First Western would apply IIA standards, COSO, NIST AI RMF, and IT and data audit practices, and lead with concrete outcomes rather than duties.