Senior Auditor – Internal Audit Unit

State of Maine•Augusta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hiring a Senior Auditor for its Internal Audit Unit in Augusta, Maine. The position works on the Internal Audit team monitoring audits of Department programs and coordinating with the State Auditor and the Controller’s Office to ensure timely responses to inquiries and keep the audit process moving. It performs professional auditing work of a supervisory and highly independent nature, applying knowledge of Department programs, Uniform Guidance, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards. The Senior Auditor mentors and supervises audit staff by offering technical guidance, interpreting program reimbursement regulations and policies, and reviewing staff work. The position also assists management with annual planning and with implementing schedules and work programs for the Division’s audit oversight responsibilities. The role allows partial telework with management approval and is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Requirements

Meet one of the stated qualification pathways: hold a CPA, CIA, or CISA certification; hold a master’s degree in Business Administration or a related field and have one year of accounting or audit experience; hold a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field and have three years of progressively responsible auditing and accounting experience or one year of directly related government auditing experience that includes working-supervisor or equivalent experience; meet the stated education and experience requirements to sit for the CPA examination; or have ten years of practical, progressively responsible professional-level accounting or auditing experience.
Demonstrated experience reviewing complex financial records for compliance with Uniform Guidance and MAAP regulations.
Demonstrated ability to research laws, regulations, and highly technical accounting or policy issues and offer sound advice to Department management.
Demonstrated experience reviewing audit work papers prepared by junior auditors or CPAs.
Exceptional communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Be highly organized and self-starting, with professional judgment, responsiveness, prioritization, and analytical problem-solving skills.
Ability to adjust to business needs while balancing multiple tasks and priorities.
Be detail oriented, able to work independently, and demonstrate a high level of initiative.

Responsibilities

Monitor audits of the Department’s programs as part of the Internal Audit team.
Work with the State Auditor and the Controller’s Office to respond to inquiries in a timely manner and keep the audit process moving.
Perform professional auditing work of a supervisory and highly independent nature, applying knowledge of Department programs, Uniform Guidance, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards.
Mentor and supervise audit staff by providing technical support and guidance on audit assignments.
Interpret established department program reimbursement regulations and policies.
Perform staff case reviews.
Assist management with annual planning and implementing work schedules and work programs for the Division’s audit oversight responsibilities.

Benefits

13 paid holidays and at least three weeks of annual vacation leave, with vacation accrual increasing with service; overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
12 days of sick leave per year.
State-paid 85%–95% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary; health insurance premium credit may reduce employee-only premiums by 5%.
State-paid 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
State contribution equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay toward MainePERS retirement.
Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness through the State’s qualified-employer status.
Employee assistance program through the Living Resources Program.
Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child, including non-birthing and adoptive parents; additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.
Division of Audit training opportunities.