Audit Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Audit Manager oversees all aspects of the organization’s audit activities including financial audits for all corporations and affiliated companies, external audits performed by government agencies or Grantors, and internal audits as prescribed by management or the board of directors.

The Audit Manager is responsible for ensuring that all audit work is completed on time and in accordance with GAAP and all appropriate governmental requirements and regulations.

Essential Functions :

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ORGANIZATIONAL ANNUAL AUDITS

• Manages all financial audits of the organization, coordinating with the organization’s audit partner and internal finance staff to ensure that all audits are completed in a timely manner and that all work is performed in accordance with applicable standards.
• Assess the progress of ongoing audits to (1) determine whether changes in scope or objectives are needed, (2) provide technical advice to staff as needed, (3) ensure compliance with professional standards and office policies, and (4) ensure conformity with GAAP and all appropriate governmental requirements and regulations.
• Coordinate the completion of all audit work; review audit reports to ensure that they are well written and that findings, conclusions, and recommendations included in the report are properly supported by audit workpapers.
• Keep all audit workpapers in a central, organized location.
• Update accounting policies and procedures based on audit findings and best practices.
• Represent OSA at meetings with agency officials, contractors, grantees, and others.
• Participate in delivering presentations to external and internal groups.
• Collaborate with external audit partners to prepare, edit, review, and approves final drafts of audit / review reports, specifically to ensure :
• Audit objectives, scope & approach are clearly stated;
• Audit evidence is complete, organized and supports findings;
• Opinions, recommendations, and plans for action are appropriate; and
• Reports are well-written and meet agency and professional standards.
• Prepare any management responses as deemed necessary to refute findings, explain processes or controls, or to address recommended corrective actions.
• Attend exit conferences and presents audit / review findings and recommendations to agency or audited entity management and to the FAR Committee.

Follows up on recommendations to determine that actions to implement change have occurred.

Develop and deepen relationships through regular interactions with key internal and external stakeholders that include but are not limited to : senior management;

internal finance and operational partners; regulatory agencies; external auditors; external subject matter experts; and industry peers.

This includes regular participation within industry peer groups.

EXTERNAL / PROGRAM AUDITS

• Manages all audits initiated by external funding agencies, coordinating with internal finance and operational staff to ensure that all audits are completed in a timely manner and that all work is in accordance with applicable standards.
• Prepare complex analysis, studies, and reports to ensure findings by external auditor are appropriately supported by sufficient evidence and is properly documented.
• Prepare any management responses as deemed necessary to refute findings, explain processes or controls, or to address recommended corrective actions.
• Provide training to management on changes to internal controls or business processes resulting from external audit findings.
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations proposed by external auditors to ensure corrective actions have been implemented to mitigate risks.

OTHER

Other projects as assigned by the Director of Finance.

Requirements

Education / Experience / Credentials / Knowledge / Understanding

A bachelor’s degree and 8 10 years of audit experience that includes government auditing conducted pursuant to Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards, at least 5 of which must be in a supervisory role;

an advanced degree in Business Administration or Public Administration may be substituted for up to 2 years of experience

• Experience in performance and contract auditing
• A CPA, CIA, or CISA certification is preferred but not required

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of state and federal contracting and contract administration requirements and best practices
• A demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently manage workflows
• Strong collaboration, interpersonal management, and relationship skills
• Ability to coordinate the efforts of others in accomplishing assigned work objectives
• A strong working knowledge of Arizona government agencies and state laws and Regulations
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communications skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Outstanding organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

Physical Demands

• Primarily office work, however travel within the state may be required.
• Evening / Weekend hours required as needed.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, squat, sit on floor and ambulate over uneven floor surfaces including stairs and steps.
• Must be able to visually and auditory assess and interact with staff and vendors.
• May lift up to 25 pounds.
21 days ago