External Auditor 3

Schedule: Full-time

What you'll do at DBH:

The External Auditor 3 serves as a senior-level audit professional responsible for conducting complex financial, compliance, and operational audits of publicly funded entities and contracted service providers. Under general supervision, this role leads audit engagements, evaluates internal controls, ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, and provides technical guidance to stakeholders.

This position requires advanced analytical skills, sound professional judgment, and the ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements in diverse operational environments.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Audit Execution & Oversight

Conduct and lead financial, compliance, and operational audits of assigned entities.

Evaluate internal controls, fiscal practices, and regulatory adherence.

Develop audit objectives, scope, and methodologies.

Review and analyze financial statements, supporting documentation, and audit workpapers.

Identify audit exceptions, questioned costs, disallowances, irregularities, or systemic deficiencies.

Prepare comprehensive audit reports with clear findings and actionable recommendations.

Review and evaluate corrective action plans to ensure timely and appropriate resolution.

Risk Assessment & Analysis

Perform risk assessments to prioritize audit activities.

Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, inconsistencies, or potential compliance issues.

Recommend targeted or specialized audits based on risk indicators.

Regulatory Compliance & Guidance

Interpret and apply applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and audit standards.

Provide technical assistance and guidance to boards, agencies, providers, and external auditors.

Ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance (Single Audit requirements), state administrative codes, and internal audit policies.

Research regulatory updates and recommend revisions to audit programs and procedures.

Leadership & Collaboration

Serve as audit team lead on assigned engagements.

Provide guidance and review work performed by lower-level auditors.

Conduct management reviews when assigned.

Participate in stakeholder meetings and present audit findings to diverse audiences.

Assist with department training initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Administrative & Program Support

Maintain accurate and organized audit documentation and records.

Update audit programs, risk assessment tools, and procedural documentation.

Assist supervisors with special projects and unit performance initiatives.

Ensure productivity and quality standards are consistently met.

This is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 33 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm (may be flexible based on operational needs). This position is located within our Office of Financial Management, headquartered at the James Rhodes State Office Tower, 30 East Broad Street, 11th floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215.

Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

5 yrs. exp. in auditing or accounting, which must have included 30 mos. auditing exp. in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies &/or procedures as specified on agency position description; 12 mos. exp. as audit team lead or auditor in charge.

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

-Or 12 mos. exp. as External Auditor 2, 66462.

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

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.

Primary Job Skill: Auditing

Technical Skills: Auditing

Professional Skills: Attention to detail, Critical thinking, Teamwork

Required Educational Transcripts

Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.