Senior Auditor - Performance Analyst

State of Vermont • Calais, VT

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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.

The Senior Auditor position requires:

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;
The skill to manage and prioritize multiple tasks;
The abilities to work independently and with a team; and
A rigorous work ethic.

Preference may be given to candidates with a Master's degree and/or with prior experience in performance auditing.

This position offers professional development opportunities, as well as generous medical, leave, and retirement benefits. Starting annual salary is negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

For more information concerning the work of the Vermont State Auditor's Office, please visit our web page at: https://auditor.vermont.gov/.

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
• The skill to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
• The abilities to work independently and with a team
• A rigorous work ethic
• 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.
• 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

• Preference may be given to candidates with a Master's degree and/or with prior experience in performance auditing.
• Professional Certification: Specialized audit certification that requires passing an examination and maintaining certification through continuing education (e.g. CPA, Chartered Accountant, CIA, CISA, CFE) is preferred.
• Preference may be given to applicants with government performance auditing experience.
• Preference may be given to applicants with a master's degree.

Benefits

• generous medical, leave, and retirement benefits
• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a 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