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:
o Plans & schedules subrecipient monitoring (SRM) reviews,
o 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;
o Justifies audit recommendations;
o Adjusts audit procedures to accommodate complex or unexpected audit situations;
o Answers questions related to complex issues of cost auditing & interpretation of applicable federal or state regulations & fiscal requirements;
o Confers with staff concerning problems &/or emphasis of SRM reviews;
o Develops & implements policies & procedures & standards for unit;
o Coordinates audit functions with other agencies;
o 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;
o Coordinates and oversees the single audit work assigned to the EXM staff;
o Ensures the department completes the reviews timely;
o Signs-off on the single audit issues and monitors management decision communication;
o 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.)
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 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.
Qualifications
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.
