Senior Auditor

Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental S

• $80K — $102K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of audit experience, including diverse project types.
  • Proven ability to plan and execute various audit projects.
  • Experience in developing clear audit objectives and scope.
  • Expertise in reporting audit findings to management.
  • Ability to manage multiple audits within prescribed budget hours.
  • Practical knowledge of audit program development and procedures.
  • Proficiency in Excel, particularly with complex data analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in planning and coordinating audits across DBHDS facilities.
  • Conduct a variety of audits, including operational and compliance reviews.
  • Develop work papers, audit programs, and finalize audit reports.
  • Perform follow-up audits and special investigations as required.
  • Participate in quality assurance activities as per IIA standards.
  • Travel to various DBHDS facilities for audits and projects as needed.
  • Facilitate communication of audit findings to relevant stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for telework as per Commonwealth policy.
  • Professional development and continuing education support.
  • Participation in quality assurance activities enhancing skills.
  • Exposure to diverse audit environments within behavioral health.
Full Job Description
Senior Auditor

Job no:
Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Richmond (City), Virginia
Categories: Audit and Finance

Title: Senior Auditor

State Role Title: Auditor II

Hiring Range: $80,000- $102,117

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central Office

Agency Website: www.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) is seeking a qualified professional to serve as one of the Senior Internal Auditors in the Internal Audit Division. This position assists with the planning, testwork, and coordination of DBHDS facility audits, assistance with the Community Services Board (CSBs) audits, operational reviews and Central Office audits. In addition, this position assists in the development of work paper formats, audit programs and in the preparation of the Draft and Final audit reports; and performs annual follow up audits, conducts hotline and internal investigations, and completes other special projects as requested by management. This position also participates in the quality assurance activities and reviews required by the IIA Standards. This position is required to travel for audits and special projects to DBHDS facilities, including overnight travel. A valid, unrestricted driver's license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Commonwealth's Driver Safety Program are required.

Minimum Qualifications
• Experience in planning and conducting a variety of different audits.
• Experience assisting in developing the scope and objectives of the audit projects.
• Experience in developing and communicating findings and recommendations to management.
• Experience in managing multiple audit project assignments concurrently within the allocated project budget hours.
• Experience in developing audit programs, including audit procedures to meet audit objectives.
• Experience in conducting hotline projects and/or special investigations.
• Skilled in Excel, including pivot tables to analyze complex data to arrive at logical conclusions and in identifying and proposing solutions to problems.
• Knowledge of auditing standards, processes and professional ethics.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

Additional Considerations
• Certification in one or more related professional areas (CIA, CISA, CFE and CPA).

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.

This position is eligible, however not guaranteed, for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.

For consideration, interested applicants must apply by completing the online application and/or submit a resume. However, emailed, faxed, and hand-delivered applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m., on the listed closing date.

DBHDS welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on how to seek this authorization, please refer to Working in the United States or contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office directly.

For any technical assistance with the jobs.virginia.gov website, please contact [email protected].

Contact Information

Name: Keiana Bobbitt

Phone: N/A

Email: [email protected] - Inquiries Only/No Submissions to include resumes.

Advertised: 23 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 02 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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