With a statewide staff of more than 800 auditors and other professionals, the Auditor of State's office is responsible for auditing all public offices in Ohio, (nearly 6,000 entities). The Auditor of State’s office (AOS) is looking for accounting professionals in the Cuyahoga and Lorain County area to fill an Audit Manager Vacancy. Auditors for the office ensure that taxpayer dollars are being utilized by public entities according to the letter of the law. AOS Managers direct 6 – 8 staff auditors in performing financial statement and administrative controls testing on government clients. These clients will include, but are not limited to cities, villages, and schools. Qualified individuals will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting and at least 3-5 years of experience in government accounting. Click here to learn more about our office!

What You'll Do:

• Develop working knowledge of AOS auditing techniques, Ohio State government, professional auditing standards, and State fiscal practices.
• Responsible for planning and supervising field work for multiple audits simultaneously.
• Conduct background research of agencies being audited, including examination of relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Provide direct supervision to staff auditors assigned to fieldwork.
• Obtain and document understanding of client internal control systems.
• Review and edit audit findings and comments.
• Meet audit deadline and budgets.

Why work for the Auditor of State?

The Auditor of State’s office is the state’s top financial watchdog. AOS Staff maintain the integrity of state fiscal operations while working in an unmatched flexible environment. Benefits include:

1. Hybrid work environment
2. Four- or Five-Day Flexible Work Schedule
3. Merit-Based Internal Promotion Structure
4. CPA and Professional Certification Reimbursement Program
5. Medical Benefits (Dental and Vision)
6. Retirement Planning
7. Work/Life Balance

These are just a few of the incredible benefits that the AOS has to offer you. We can offer you a meaningful career in public service!

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Educational and Capability Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from an accredited College or University
• Three to Five years of experience in Governmental Accounting
• Knowledge of Microsoft office products preferred (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license
• Travel to Audit Site Work Locations

Desired Characteristics

You are detail-oriented, able to work under time-budget structure, organized, reliable, convey information professionally and work well with people at all job levels, communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. CPA and governmental accounting experience are a definitive plus.

The AOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the AOS to prohibit discrimination and harassment of applicants and employees, due to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability, age (40 years or older), veteran status or military status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a nursing mother, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent. Discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation will not be tolerated.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.