Senior Auditor 2026-01535

State of Wyoming•Cheyenne, WY

About The Position

Lead audit team to ensure that all payments made by lessees, operators and purchasers for the retention of State mineral leasehold rights and the disposition of State non-renewable Trust assets are timely and correct. Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future Flexible schedules and work-life balance options Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

Requirements

Knowledge of financial calculations.
Knowledge of interviewing techniques necessary to conduct a thorough examination.
Knowledge of public speaking to present examination findings.
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)
0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Auditing) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Auditor II OR 4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Auditing) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Auditor II

Responsibilities

Establishes yearly and/or special audit schedules.
Directs conduct of actual audit work performed by team members, and verifies data and documents as to source and implication.
Interprets contracts and establishes value and cost deductibility.
Reviews desk audits and audit team work papers for accuracy and adequacy.
Prepares final audit reports.
Using risk assessment models, selects parties or institutions to be audited and plans the overall strategy for the expected conduct and scope of audit.
Provides follow-up counsel and review pursuant to closing audits where the determination has been made that the state's interests have been kept whole.
Initiates and represents the agency in legal actions, including small claims court and as an expert witness in administrative hearings.
Interprets and applies Wyoming state statutes.
Establishes relationships with other governmental and private entities both in and out of state to facilitate statute compliance.
Serves as a liaison for the Division to each community within the assigned district.
Makes verbal presentations to various organizations and groups when called upon.
Makes decisions which could potentially be defendable all the way to the Wyoming State Supreme Court.
Prepares case files for legal action; works with legal staff as necessary.
Serves as witness in appeal hearings and court cases.
Investigates and gathers evidence
Trains new employees.