External Audit Supervisor

External Audit Supervisor

Works under the direction of the External Audit Manager 2 within the Office of Grants Administration (OGA) – EXM Unit:

• 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).
• Performs other related duties as assigned:
• Represents department in meetings with LEAs;
• Handles sensitive issues (e.g., identification & investigation of improper procedures, discrepancies in reported cost &/or statistics & any recommended changes & /or improvements in procedures to ensure future compliance is within the state & federal laws, rules & regulation reimbursement programs being audited);
• Conducts &/ or attends entrance & exit conferences with representatives of office;
• Assists in writing program reimbursement rules & represents department at legislative hearings on rule filings;
• Operates personal computer & associated software applications (e.g., word processor; mainframe databases & spreadsheets) to store & retrieve data, produce statistical, financial & narrative reports & correspondence;
• Responds to written & telephone inquiries;
• Attends conferences, departmental meetings & seminars . Unusual
  
  Working Conditions:
  
  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.)

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred…