Address: Division of Behavioral Health & Housing (DBHH)
150 North 18th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Must Reside in Arizona.

Salary:  Up to $70,000

Grade: 23

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The Division of Behavioral Health & Housing (DBHH) is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Grant Finance Auditor. This position reports to the Grants Compliance Program Manager within the Division of Behavioral Health and Housing (DBHH). Performs advanced financial and compliance audit functions to assess adherence to federal and state regulations, grant requirements, agency policies, and contractual obligations. Leads risk-based audits and financial monitoring reviews of AHCCCS contractors, providers, and sub-recipients to identify compliance deficiencies, mitigate financial risk, and support corrective action planning. Develops, implements, and maintains financial compliance standards, audit methodologies, monitoring tools, and operational procedures that strengthen the Compliance Department’s oversight, accountability, and stewardship of public funds.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Performs advanced risk-based financial and compliance auditing activities, including audit planning, testing, documentation, analysis, and reporting, to assess compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements, grant conditions, contractual obligations, and agency policies. Evaluates internal controls, identifies systemic compliance risks, and recommends corrective actions to enhance fiscal integrity, operational effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.
• Performs financial reviews during operational reviews and site visits, including analysis of financial records, supporting documentation, internal controls, and grant expenditures to identify compliance risks and recommend corrective actions. Participates in on-site monitoring activities as needed.
• Aids in developing, implementing, and continuously enhances financial compliance frameworks, monitoring methodologies, audit protocols, standard operating procedures, and supporting documentation to ensure consistent application of regulatory requirements, strengthen internal controls, and improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and integrity of Compliance Department oversight activities.
• Performs required federal and state compliance activities, including FFATA reporting verification, SAM verification, grant monitoring activities, and other financial compliance reviews required by applicable regulations and agency policy.
• Prepares audit reports, communicates findings and recommendations, provides technical assistance regarding financial compliance requirements.

Knowledge of:
• Federal and State laws, regulations and policies governing AHCCCS' programs as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR's), Arizona Revised Statutes, Arizona Session Law, State Accounting Rules (State of Arizona Accounting Manual), and AHCCCS administrative policies and procedures
• Auditing accounting and auditing methods and system
• General auditing standards and procedures
• Experience with software applications and computer technology principles, terminology and programming
• Grant related federal regulations, Arizona Revised Statutes, applicable agency manuals, and policies and procedures

Skill in:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with leadership and staff within the Agency, with other State Agencies, external auditors and customers
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret financial reporting requirements to design requirements, test and implement complex automated systems necessary for the production of audit reports and federal grant reporting and monitoring

Ability to:
• Compose clear and concise audit reports
• Accurately complete and assemble audit working papers
• Communicate effectively and train others
• Work autonomously to develop standard procedures for risk analysis and sub recipient auditing.

Minimum:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field plus two years’ experience as an Auditor or equivalent for grant funded programs.
• In lieu of a degree, candidates may demonstrate 5 years of substantial financial management and budgeting experience.
• A current Arizona Driver's License.

Preferred:
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and/or Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP).

• Successfully pass fingerprint background check, prior employment verifications and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• Travel may be required for State business. Employees who drive on state business must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are:
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively) - start earning it your 1st day (prorated for part-time employees)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child. Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here.
• Other Leaves - Bereavement, civic duty, and military.
• A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
• A robust and affordable insurance plan, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Participation eligibility in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications)
• RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy
• A variety of learning and career development opportunities

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Lifetime Pension Benefit Program
• Administered through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Defined benefit plan that provides for life-long income upon retirement.
• Required participation for Long-Term Disability (LTD) and ASRS Retirement plan.
• Pre-taxed payroll contributions begin after a 27-week waiting period (prior contributions may waive the waiting period).

Deferred Retirement Compensation Program
• Voluntary participation.
• Program administered through Nationwide.
• Tax-deferred retirement investments through payroll deductions.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing careers@azahcccs.gov.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.