External Audit Supervisor

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is a diverse team of passionate, education-focused professionals responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education for each of Ohio’s 1.7 million students. The Department provides the resources and supports essential to raising student achievement and accelerating learning opportunities, advancing the connectivity between K-12 and postsecondary learning, creating programs to support and expand workforce experiences, and ensuring students have the necessary supports to be ready each day to learn. As the governing body responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education within the State of Ohio, the Department of Education and Workforce is dedicated to promoting educational excellence and ensuring equal access to learning opportunities for all students. The Department is committed to collaborating with schools, districts, educators, students, families, businesses, nonprofits and all stakeholders to achieve our educational goals. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Must be willing and able to secure a valid driver’s license OR supply your own transportation.

Responsibilities

• 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 that is documented in the compliance/monitoring applications which includes 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)
• 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

Benefits

• 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 )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree