Auditor IV (Financial and Compliance Audit Operations)

An Auditor IV (Audit Manager) is responsible for performing or assisting in performing planning, fieldwork, and reporting functions on audits of State agencies. An Audit Manager is also responsible for supervising the work of staff assigned to an audit; manages staff audits or informal inquiries; and manages, coordinates, and monitors engagements to be performed by special assistant auditors under contract to the Office of the Auditor General.

The Auditor IV:
1. Leads a team of auditors in gathering information pertinent to audits being conducted by the Office.
2. Bears responsibility for assigning, directing, and evaluating daily work of assigned staff.
3. Plans or assists in planning audit scope, objectives, budget, tests to be performed and procedures necessary to conduct the audit.
4. Prepares workpapers as a team member when necessary.
5. Reviews workpapers (including any necessary computer programming) prepared by assigned auditors for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with audit standards.
6. Directs assigned staff by monitoring daily work progress, consulting with team members on problem areas and suggesting improvements to the work of staff members by providing timely, concrete feedback.
7. Provides on-the-job training to assigned audit staff.
8. Drafts audit reports and/or segments of audit reports. Prepares audit findings.

9. Reviews report draft segments and audit findings prepared by assigned auditors to ensure accuracy, completeness, clarity, and conformance with audit standards and office policy.
10. Conducts, or assists in conducting, entrance and exit conferences and meetings with agency representatives during an audit.
11. Confers with appropriate staff in the office during an audit regarding application of rules, regulations, and audit standards to unique situations.
12. Completes informal inquiries in consultation with a Director or Auditor V.
13. Negotiates, manages, plans, and monitors contract audits when assigned.
14. Prepares digests of audit reports when assigned and provides information to audit report users about audits he/she managed.
15. Maintains a working knowledge of current auditing techniques, professional auditing standards, changes in Illinois government and State fiscal practices.
16. Provides information, explanations, and interpretations of audit reports to members of the General Assembly, legislative staff, and other audit report users.
17. Provides assistance to Division Director concerning quality review, personnel matters, and other administrative activities.
18. May serve as Coordinator of the Quality Assurance Program.
19. May prepare for career movement to Auditor V.
20. Performs other assigned or required duties.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in accounting
- Three years’ experience in auditing or accounting
- Strong conceptual, reading, communication, comprehension, interpersonal, and analytical skills
- Must be able to lead a team, take initiative, and meet deadlines

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Licensure as a Certified Public Accountant
- Master’s degree in accounting
- Coursework in governmental accounting, auditing, fraud detection, and/or information systems
- Experience in a public agency, particularly in Illinois and/or auditing State government agencies
- Experience with OAG Audit Guide and professional standards applicable to OAG audits

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $73,896.00 - $112,632.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Springfield, IL 62704: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $73,896 - $112,632