Assistant State Auditor 4 - Vancouver (Internal Only)

State of Washington•Clark County – Vancouver, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, the Assistant State Auditor 4 serves as Auditor-In-Charge of the largest and/or most complex financial or compliance audits of local and state government entities. The role has full responsibility for planning, conducting, and documenting risk-based audits. It leads assigned audit staff, makes work assignments, reviews workpapers, and mentors and coaches staff to develop their skills. The Auditor-In-Charge also ensures staff understand audit goals and provides feedback to the AAM and Manager regarding staff development. Assigned audits must be planned and performed in accordance with comprehensive national performance standards, including Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS), the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-133, Audits of State and Local Government, and SAO Audit Policies. Audits must meet quality requirements for internal Quality Control Reviews and National Peer Review. Team Vancouver conducts accountability, financial, and federal grant compliance audits for more than 140 governments in southwest Washington. The position works in a hybrid environment combining onsite, in-office, and remote work. Onsite work requires occasional daily and overnight travel to client locations. All work, including remote work, must be performed within Washington State; the agency may modify or discontinue remote-work arrangements. This position is open only to people currently employed by the Office of the Washington State Auditor. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV by November 13, 2026, at 5 p.m., and must include a completed application, complete responses to supplemental questions, and a cover letter addressing relevant education and experience. Degrees awarded outside the United States must include a credential evaluation report.

Requirements

Must currently be employed by the Office of the Washington State Auditor.
Submit a completed application and complete responses to all supplemental questions through NEOGOV.
Submit a cover letter addressing how education and experience relate to the position's key competencies.
Include a credential evaluation report for any degree awarded outside the United States.

Responsibilities

Serve as Auditor-In-Charge for the largest and/or most complex financial or compliance audits of local and state government entities.
Plan, conduct, and document risk-based audits.
Lead audit staff, assign work, review workpapers, and mentor and coach staff.
Train assigned staff on risk-based auditing and ensure they understand audit goals.
Provide feedback to the AAM and Manager regarding staff development.
Ensure audits comply with applicable national performance standards and SAO Audit Policies.
Ensure audit work meets the quality requirements for internal Quality Control Reviews and National Peer Review.