External Audit Supervisor

External Audit Supervisor (260004KF)

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 documented in the compliance/monitoring applications including 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 within 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.

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.

• 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 (e.g., OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

• Completion of undergraduate core coursework in accounting, business administration, computer science…