Financial Auditor

You want to make a difference and contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of state government operations.

You are currently a Certified Public Accountant.

You want to explore professional development and growth and are interested in continued education and learning opportunities.

You want to work in a professional environment and be part of a team of intelligent colleagues doing meaningful work.

You are interested in financial auditing and analysis.

You are interested in a healthy balance between your personal and professional life, including a flexible work schedule.

You are seeking a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The offered benefits package includes, but is not limited to:

• 120 hours of vacation
• 36 hours of personal holiday
• 9 paid holidays
• 130 hours of sick leave
• Electives for health, vision, and dental benefits
• Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts
• Options for alternative work patterns to facilitate a work‑life balance
• Participation in the Well Wisconsin Program
• Access to a free and confidential employee assistance program for State of Wisconsin employees
• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System
• Possible qualification for student loan forgiveness

What Will You Do?

As a member of the Financial Audit Division, you will be assigned to a variety of diverse and challenging audit assignments, including the audit of Wisconsin’s financial statements and the audit of the State’s compliance with federal grant program requirements. Our financial auditors work with audit professionals to systematically examine the accounting records and financial statements of entities that receive public funds and perform reviews of government operations that promote good fiscal and management practices.

Who Are You?

You are able to maintain strict nonpartisanship.

You possess your CPA license.

You have at least 3 years of recent professional auditing experience.

In addition, as a well-qualified candidate:

• You are able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• You are highly motivated, take initiative, and excel in meeting challenges.
• You possess strong attention to detail.
• You are able to effectively balance multiple tasks.
• You are able to develop positive working relationships with teammates and other colleagues.
• You are able to self‑reflect and respond to feedback in a positive and constructive manner.

The Legislative Audit Bureau is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.