Audit Supervisor

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Audit Supervisor works under the direction of the Chief Internal Auditor and plans, assigns, supervises, reviews, and evaluates the work of professional audit staff conducting internal and external audits. The role follows industry standards and practices, reviews work papers and reports, may present findings and recommendations, and assists in developing the annual audit plan.

The position may allow remote work within Arizona, based on department business needs and continued achievement of expected performance measures. Remote work is a management option, not an employee entitlement, and the agency may end a remote work agreement at its discretion. All work must be performed within Arizona unless an exception is authorized in advance.

The position is based at 3010 E. Camelback Rd., Suite #200, Phoenix, Arizona 85016. Salary is $60,000 to $82,000, Grade 24. Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation that includes credit and criminal history. The employee must possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license. Newly hired State employees must successfully complete E-Verify.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Three or more years of experience; experience in a lead or supervisory role is preferred.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or be a Certified Internal Audit Candidate and willing to obtain the professional designation within one year of hire.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Knowledge of public pension plan operations, policies, and procedures; applicable Arizona Revised Statutes; supervisory principles and practices; research methodologies; statistical sampling; and quality assurance.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and supervise concurrent engagements with deadlines; analyze complex financial and operational data; prepare work papers, audit reports, and presentations; and use MS Office and other tools.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, maintain confidentiality, communicate effectively, develop working relationships, deliver findings professionally, adapt audit approaches, and apply and interpret federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
• Pass a background investigation, including credit and criminal history.
• Possess and maintain a current, valid state-issued driver's license.
• Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
• Certified Information System Auditor (CISA).
• Lead or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, assign, and conduct complex internal and external audits in defined areas.
• Develop audit programs and risk assessments aligned with the annual audit plan.
• Supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate audit staff; assign and monitor work; review work papers for sufficiency and compliance with IIA standards; recommend selection and corrective actions; and build staff proficiency in pension-specific risks.
• Draft and review audit reports, present findings and risks, and make recommendations to the Chief Auditor and, as directed, executive leadership, the audit committee, and the Board of Trustees.
• Consult with management on internal control design for systems, policies, and processes.
• Contribute to risk assessments, fraud-risk evaluations, and special investigations referred to internal audit.
• Assist in developing the annual audit plan.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Accrual of sick and annual leave.
• Affordable medical benefits.
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement Plan after six months of employment; the posting also states that positions in this classification participate in ASRS, with enrollment eligibility after 27 weeks of employment or upon hire for current ASRS members.
• Optional participation in a 457 deferred compensation program.
• Employer matching on employee 457 deferrals, limited to 6% of salary per pay period.
• Workplace flexibility, a learning environment, and a team-oriented culture.
• Paid Parental Leave program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level