External Auditor 3 Position Overview

In this role, you will lead and conduct audits of programs, providers, and contractors that receive funding or oversight from OOD. You'll review financial records, assess internal controls, and analyze data to ensure transactions are accurate and follow state and federal guidelines. Your work will help identify areas for improvement and support the integrity of OOD's financial operations. You'll also prepare audit reports, communicate findings, and offer recommendations to strengthen processes and reduce risk.

You'll collaborate with internal teams and external partners, offering technical assistance and training on financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls. Your ability to explain complex information clearly and professionally will be important as you guide others through audit processes and regulatory changes. As a team lead, you may also help plan audits, mentor staff, and ensure quality in audit documentation and reporting.

To succeed in this role, you should have a strong understanding of accounting and auditing principles, including GAAP and GAAS, as well as experience with data analysis and financial systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is important, along with the ability to manage multiple tasks, think critically, and communicate effectively.

Division of Fiscal Management

The Division of Fiscal Management oversees the financial resources of the agency in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies. This includes budget planning, revenue forecasting, expenditure monitoring, and financial reporting. Fiscal staff are responsible for ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the use of public funds, as well as identifying opportunities for cost savings and revenue generation. They may also be involved in long-term financial planning and analysis to support the agency's mission and objectives.

Pay Information

Starting salary will be step 1, subject to law or union contract requirements. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. There are cost of living increases to these rates each year and additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.

Months of Employment

At Hire

6 months

18 months

30 months

42 months

54 Months

66 Months

78 Months

90 Months

Pay Range

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Step 9

OCSEA 33

Hourly

$34.53

$36.20

$38.01

$39.86

$41.81

$43.90

$46.00

$48.28

$50.66

Annual

$71,822.00

$75,296.00

$79,061.00

$82,909.00

$86,965.00

$91,312.00

$95,680.00

$100,422.00

$105,373.00

Location Requirements

Our roles are primarily in-office to encourage collaboration and connection, however some locations may have adjusted on-site requirements based on space availability at this time. Reporting details will be provided by the supervisor before the start date. Employees must reside at a location that allows for reasonable response time to workplace reporting requirements.

Daytime travel within Ohio will be required. The selected candidate must provide own transportation or, in order to operate a state vehicle, must have a valid driver's license.

Applications and Selections

Please ensure your online application and work experience clearly indicates how you meet minimum qualifications (MQs).Applications that fail to demonstrate how they meet minimum qualifications will not be considered.If you meet the MQs through education, transcripts are required for considerationby attaching directly on the Additional Attachments section of the application (Step 7) or via email to [redacted] .

Applicants can check their application status and all vacancy-related email correspondence on "My Jobpage ." On the Careers.Ohio.Gov job search webpage, once signed in the link to My Jobpage is displayed under the TeamOhio logo.Applicants who require technical assistance (e.g., issues logging in or other system-related issues) should contact [redacted] .

This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. The selection process consists of an online assessment and a remote structured interview. All communications are sent via email. Candidates should make sure their account contains an email address that is checked regularly including checking junk and/or spam.

Background Check

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

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.

Qualifications

5 years' experience in auditing or accounting, which must have included 30 months' auditing experience in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies and/or procedures as specified on agency position description AND 12 months' experience as audit team lead or auditor in charge.

-Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in accounting, business administration, computer science or related field AND 3 years' experience in auditing or accounting which must have included 18 months' auditing experience in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies and/or procedures as specified on agency position description AND 12 months' experience as audit team lead or auditor in charge.

-Or 12 months' experience as External Auditor 2, 66462.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Auditing, Accounting and Finance, Data Analytics, Research, Risk Management, Technical Writing, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Written Communication, Confidentiality