Senior Auditor - Performance Analyst

State of Vermont • Calais, VT

4d • $39 - $62 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Auditor position at the Vermont State Auditor's Office is designed for a dedicated professional focused on enhancing government accountability through performance auditing. This role involves examining various aspects of state government operations, including health care, human services, transportation, education, and public safety, while utilizing data analysis tools to support findings and recommendations.

Requirements

• An understanding of complex auditing concepts.
• An independent, objective, and systematic approach to analyzing evidence and drawing conclusions.
• Strong organizational and detailed documentation skills.
• Clear and concise communication abilities.
• Master’s degree or higher in finance, accounting, economics, public administration, or related field or higher AND three (3) years or more of professional auditing experience applying generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS) or other auditing standards framework.
• OR Bachelor’s degree or higher in finance, accounting, economics, public administration, or related field AND five (5) years or more of professional auditing experience applying GAGAS or other auditing standards framework.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree
• Prior experience in performance auditing.
• Specialized audit certification that requires passing an examination and maintaining certification through continuing education (e.g. CPA, Chartered Accountant, CIA, CISA, CFE).
• Government performance auditing experience.

Responsibilities

• Examining various aspects of state government operations, including health care, human services, transportation, education, and public safety.
• Utilizing data analysis tools to support findings and recommendations.
• Managing and prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Working independently and with a team.
• Conducting performance audits to enhance government accountability.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities
• Generous medical benefits
• Generous leave benefits
• Retirement benefits
• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• State defined benefit pension plan
• Deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

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