Senior Audit Manager - Bloomington Area

State of Indiana • Bloomington, IN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Indiana State Board of Accounts is dedicated to providing the citizens of the State of Indiana with complete confidence in the integrity and financial accountability of state and local government. The Indiana State Board of Accounts is committed to providing the legislature and other interested parties with accurate and reliable information, and the key factors in achieving this commitment are the competency and professionalism of our staff. The Board of Accounts, for more than 100 years, has been holding government officials accountable to their constituents for financial reporting and following the Indiana Code when making any type of decision that relates to taxpayer dollars. The Senior Audit Manager provides high level leadership in planning, executing, and overseeing financial statement audits for governmental entities across Indiana. This position ensures all audit work complies with State Board of Accounts standards, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), and other applicable regulatory requirements. The Senior Audit Manager supervises audit teams, leads complex engagements, and contributes to continuous improvement of audit quality and statewide consistency.

Requirements

• A Certified Professional Accountant (CPA).
• Must attend a minimum of 40 hours of continuing professional education annually to keep abreast of changes in statutes and accounting theories and principles.
• Must have strong supervisory skills and leadership abilities on all matters regarding the interpretation and application of federal and state auditing policies, procedures, agency objectives and goals.
• Broad knowledge of all governmental and generally accepted accounting and auditing standards.
• Broad knowledge of the functional and specific organizational characteristics of the multiple units audited in the public and or private sector clients.
• Ability to apply principles, practices, and audit techniques to accounting systems.
• Ability to interpret, analyze and record data and fiscal information to reach logical conclusions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to modify and/or design the audit plan procedures as a result of the review of the control structure at the audit site.
• Ability to study and evaluate financial and managerial control structures for both manual and computer systems.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to tactfully manage a difficult situation(s) with a member of the public or client.
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.
• At least seven (7) years of experience in auditing or related areas and at least two (2) years of supervisory experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
• Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• A degree is not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction in the proper application of federal and state auditing and accounting guidelines.
• Assist Supervisors in identifying the necessary training needs.
• Ensure assigned projects are compliant with applicable agency policies and procedures.
• Review and approve reports prepared by the field staff.
• Serve as subject matter expert, providing direction in the proper application of federal and state auditing and accounting guidelines.
• Manage workflow redirecting work assignments and work locations as needed.
• Provide immediate supervision to employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing corrective actions and opportunities to continue professional development.
• Offer recommendations to the leadership on innovative techniques to improve the processes and systems.
• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees.
• Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.
• Provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

Benefits

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed