External Audit Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Assists with annual Risk Analysis process, determination of monitoring objective & scope and selection of grantees for review;
• Completes an external audit plan for review and approval by the External Audit Manager 2;
• Supervises external auditors assigned to the OGA-EXM Unit;
• Plans & schedules subrecipient monitoring (SRM) reviews;
• Reviews work assignments completed by external audit staff by conducting final reviews of all SRM work that is documented in the compliance/monitoring applications which includes memos, issues/action plans documented, and PCR/FER adjustments & reclassifications;
• Justifies audit recommendations;
• Adjusts audit procedures to accommodate complex or unexpected audit situations;
• Answers questions related to complex issues of cost auditing & interpretation of applicable federal or state regulations & fiscal requirements;
• Confers with staff concerning problems &/or emphasis of SRM reviews;
• Develops & implements policies & procedures & standards for unit;
• Coordinates audit functions with other agencies;
• Formulates & implements monitoring policy & procedures impacting monitoring practices & procedures, quality management &/or technical assistance to Local Education Agencies (LEA) &/or providers under audit jurisdiction of assigned state agency;
• Coordinates and oversees the single audit work assigned to the EXM staff;
• Ensures the department completes the reviews timely;
• Signs-off on the single audit issues and monitors management decision communication;
• Provides consultation, training, and technical assistance regarding general financial management, reporting, fiscal controls and other accounting or fiscal issues.
• Reports & provides information to management & appropriate officials of instances of possible fraud;
• Coordinates activities of audits & investigations from other federal & state audit & investigatory agencies;
• Assists in preparation of cases for administrative hearings & litigations;
• Prepares & delivers training to DEW program staff, outside agencies, providers & lower-level external auditors (e.g., identifies training needs; conducts conferences, meetings, seminars & training sessions on audit procedures & programs).

Requires travel throughout State of Ohio and may require overnight stay. Must be willing and able to secure a valid driver’s license OR supply your own transportation.

Completion of undergraduate core coursework in accounting, business administration; computer science or related field; 4 yrs. exp. in auditing or accounting which must have included 2 yrs. auditing exp. in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies &/or procedures as specified on agency position description; 2 yrs. exp. as audit team lead or auditor in charge.

Or 6 yrs. exp. in auditing or accounting which must have included 3 yrs. auditing exp. in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies &/or procedures as specified on agency position description; 2 yrs. exp. as audit team lead or auditor in charge.

Or 12 mos. exp. as External Auditor 3, 66463.

Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

• Work Location
  :
  Ohio Department of Education
• Primary Location
  :
  United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
• Compensation
  : $36.75 to $52.72
• Schedule
  :
  Full-time
• Work Hours
  :
  Flexible
• Classified Indicator
  :
  Unclassified
• Union
  :
  Exempt from Union
• Professional Skills
  :
  Attention to Detail, Consultation, Critical Thinking, Leading Others