Assistant Chief Forensic Auditor

Schedule: Full-time

We want you!

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) of the Auditor of State’s Office (AOS) is seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual to serve as Assistant Chief Forensic Auditor. SIU is responsible for investigating and exposing fraud and corruption within Ohio’s public sector. Many of these investigations originate from allegations reported through the Auditor’s Fraud Hotline and may lead to special audits initiated by the AOS’s Special Audit Task Force.

The Assistant Chief Forensic Auditor will report directly to the SIU Chief Forensic Auditor and collaborate closely with members of the SIU Management Team. This leadership role is critical in ensuring the integrity, quality, and effectiveness of SIU's work.

Key Responsibilities:

· Oversee and manage SIU audit personnel

· Support the professional growth and development of audit staff

· Develop and maintain technical expertise within the team

· Review audit work papers and professional memos for accuracy and quality

· Establish and uphold professional audit standards for all SIU audit staff and engagements

Preferred Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited institution required

· CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) certification preferred

· Experience in financial fraud examination strongly preferred

· 5–7+ years of experience in governmental financial accounting

· 5+ years of management experience

· Background in public auditing and financial reporting

We welcome all interested applicants, including those who have previously expressed interest in this role. If you are passionate about public service, uncovering fraud, and leading teams to uphold accountability in government, we encourage you to apply.

All applications must clearly indicate how the Minimum Qualifications & Position Specific Minimum Qualifications, if applicable, are satisfied. Applications that do not indicate how these qualifications are met will not be given consideration.

The AOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the AOS to prohibit discrimination and harassment of applicants and employees, due to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability, age (40 years or older), veteran status or military status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a nursing mother, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent. Discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation will not be tolerated.