Title: Audit Manager (00020)
State Role Title: Audit Services Manager II
Hiring Range: $103,000.00 - $120,000.00
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Office of State Inspector Gen
Location: Office of Inspector General
Agency Website: https://www.osig.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Office of the State Inspector General (OSIG) is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Audit Manger within its Audit Division. The objective of the Audit Division is to support the Office of the State Inspector General’s mission to serve as a catalyst for positive change by: Facilitating good stewardship of resources, deterring fraud, waste, abuse and corruption, advocating efficiency and effectiveness as well as promoting integrity and ethical conduct. The purpose of the position is to ensure audits of executive branch state agencies and DBHDS licensed facilities are planned and conducted in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). Results will include recommendations that will enhance the efficiency, effectiveness and economy of state government operations. This position serves as manager over audits, leading other auditors assigned to the audit. The position may conduct or lead special investigations or special projects. The primary products for this position are final reports, supported by work papers that comply with GAGAS. This position is a designated position (an employee designated for disaster recovery is an employee in a position whose responsibilities are necessary to recover a critical OSIG function in the event of a disaster).
Minimum Qualifications
Extensive performance audit, operations audit, government audit, process improvement, or program evaluation experience. Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and any other applicable auditing practices. Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple concurrent projects for one or more of the state’s executive branch agencies and/or institutions of higher education involving assigning, scheduling, and supervising the work team. Effectively communicate and coordinate audit planning with OSIG management to ensure that specialty assistance is received from other divisions where warranted. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex areas of executive branch agencies and institutions of higher education to assess the economy (keeping the costs low), effectiveness (achieving the stipulated aims or objectives) and efficiency (making the most of available resources) of operations and/or processes. Demonstrated ability to establish the scope and budgeted time of project. Demonstrated ability to audit a function, area, program, or situation and formulate applicable audit procedures. Ability to derive logical conclusions and recommendations for improvement of agency operations. Lead the work of others, review work papers, methods, and techniques; and perform appropriate analysis of completed work. Write reports and make verbal presentations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Ability to confer with agency representatives to present and defend the findings and recommendations of the audit and non-audit reports. Good PC skills such as Windows, Word, Excel, SharePoint and email are a must. Demonstrated ability to provide supervision to subordinate staff. High school graduate or equivalent.
Additional Considerations
Experience evaluating government processes and identifying the root causes of problems. Experience identifying opportunities for improvement. Ability to present persuasive arguments that encourage agencies to prepare action plans that, once implemented, will improve government operations. CPA, CIA, CISA, CRMA or other equivalent professional certification.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
State employees who have been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) must submit the card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (804) 371-7401. Please include your name and the position number of the fax cover sheet. A criminal background investigation and reference check prior to employment is required for the successful candidate. Applicants who are screened in for an interview must participate in an interview to be further considered for the position. Drug screening will be required upon employment. Possession of a valid Virginia DMV operator license. Overnight in-state travel required. Completion of a Statement of Economic Interest is required at the time of employment then periodically thereafter as required by state law.
Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. AMERICORPS, PEACE CORPS, AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. Please call 804-225-2131 for assistance.
The Office of the State Inspector General is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Office of the State Inspector General
101 North 14th Street – 7th Floor
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804-625-3255
Contact Information
Name: Derek T. Mountford, PHR, SHRM-CP
Phone: 804-225-2729
Email: derek.mountford@dhrm.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.