Auditor (Finance)

$120,000 - $135,000/Yr

Wayne County Corporation - Detroit, MI

Full-time - Senior

Detroit, MI

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Deputy Auditor General serves as the second in charge of the Office of the Auditor General, taking on the responsibilities of the Auditor General in their absence. This role involves strategic planning, organizing, and directing audit activities to meet organizational objectives, ensuring quality assurance, managing personnel matters, budgeting, and providing technical support. The position requires collaboration with department managers, conducting quality assurance meetings, and overseeing the training and performance of audit staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a strategic plan detailing office goals and objectives.
• Assist in the assessment and evaluation of internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and efficiency for County programs and services.
• Meet with department and division managers to discuss audit focus.
• Conduct two quality assurance meetings with staff for each assignment.
• Provide on-the-job training to audit staff.
• Ensure staff meets professional continuing education requirements.
• Provide feedback on staff performance.
• Review and edit audit reports and office correspondence for quality assurance.
• Review and approve recommendations for improvements based on audit findings.
• Monitor and manage office expenditures to stay within line-item authority.
• Make oral presentations to the Commission regarding audit findings.
• Manage personnel-related matters including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, promotions, and discipline.
• Prepare/review written correspondence from the Office of Auditor General.
• Resolve department concerns or issues to facilitate the audit process.

Requirements

• Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or Business Administration preferred.
• Master's degree in finance, accounting, or Public Administration desired.
• Strong analytical, communication, and team-building skills.
• At least 10 years of supervisory experience in auditing governmental programs.
• Five years of experience in accounting, budgeting, and finance, with two years in the public sector.
• Thorough working knowledge of Federal, State, and local regulations governing areas of responsibility.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in public sector auditing.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting software and tools.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance