OFFICE OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING AUDITOR

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Housing is seeking an Office of Manufactured Housing Auditor. This role is crucial in ensuring licensed dealers comply with applicable statutes, rules, and procedures by performing complex audits of their sales records. The position involves inspecting and reviewing various financial and sales documents, preparing reports, and documenting any violations found. The department values a work culture that offers flexibility, autonomy, and trust, with opportunities for remote work within Arizona, subject to business needs and performance.

Requirements

• Experience in auditing work, principles, standards, and techniques.
• Extensive knowledge of federal regulations related to manufactured housing.
• Extensive knowledge of Arizona statutes and rules.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting and auditing principles.
• Extensive knowledge of financial requirements as they relate to the manufactured housing industry.
• Working knowledge of the New Dealer Handbook for manufactured housing.
• Working knowledge of investigative procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong business mathematical calculation skills.
• Proficiency in computer software (Word, Excel, and Google Workspace, etc.).
• Ability to plan and organize schedules.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and representatives of diverse regulatory agencies.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Ability to read and understand federal and state regulations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Possess diplomacy and excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to prepare written reports and testify at administrative hearings.
• Must have the ability to commute and utilize Phoenix office hoteling space as needed.
• All work, including remote work, shall be performed within Arizona.
• Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Driver's License Requirements (if driving or using a vehicle is an essential function).

Responsibilities

• Perform audits of licensed dealer’s sales records of substantial complexity.
• Inspect and review sales contracts, invoices, receipts, settlement statements, deposit receipts, lender documents, ledgers, client journals, and financial records of trust and escrow accounts.
• Ensure licensee compliance with applicable statutes, rules, and procedures.
• Determine evidence of completion of sales records.
• Prepare monthly summary reports.
• Maintain all audit records in electronic format as required by the Department’s retention schedule.
• Compose comprehensive audit reports to the licensee documenting audit findings, including any violations.
• Document violations by citing the specific statutory basis and clearly outlining necessary corrective actions.
• Perform administrative tasks including planning and organizing a schedule of dealer audits, making phone calls, sending emails, and other communications to support scheduling audits, performing audits, and administrative orders.
• May author administrative actions if audit violations warrant such action.
• May require testimony in an administrative hearing and will be responsible to assist in the preparation for the administrative hearing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees