External Auditor 3

External Auditor 3 Position Overview Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated External Auditor 3 to support our mission of empowering Ohioans with disabilities through employment and independence.

This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact by helping ensure financial accountability and compliance across the programs and services we provide.

In this role, you will lead and conduct audits of programs, providers, and contractors that receive funding or oversight from OOD.

You'll review financial records, assess internal controls, and analyze data to ensure transactions are accurate and follow state and federal guidelines.

Your work will help identify areas for improvement and support the integrity of OOD's financial operations.

You'll also prepare audit reports, communicate findings, and offer recommendations to strengthen processes and reduce risk.

You'll collaborate with internal teams and external partners, offering technical assistance and training on financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls.

Your ability to explain complex information clearly and professionally will be important as you guide others through audit processes and regulatory changes.

As a team lead, you may also help plan audits, mentor staff, and ensure quality in audit documentation and reporting.

To succeed in this role, you should have a strong understanding of accounting and auditing principles, including GAAP and GAAS, as well as experience with data analysis and financial systems.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is important, along with the ability to manage multiple tasks, think critically, and communicate effectively.

At OOD, your work will support programs that make a real difference in people's lives.

If you're looking for a meaningful role in public service where your skills in auditing and analysis can help improve outcomes for Ohioans with disabilities, we encourage you to apply.

Division of Fiscal Management The Division of Fiscal Management oversees the financial resources of the agency in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies.

This includes budget planning, revenue forecasting, expenditure monitoring, and financial reporting.

Fiscal staff are responsible for ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the use of public funds, as well as identifying opportunities for cost savings and revenue generation.

They may also be involved in long-term financial planning and analysis to support the agency's mission and objectives.

Pay Information Starting salary will be step 1, subject to law or union contract requirements.

New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter.

There are cost of living increases to these rates each year and additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years.

The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.

Months of Employment At Hire 6 months 18 months 30 months 42 months 54 Months 66 Months 78 Months 90 Months Pay Range Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 OCSEA 33 Hourly $33.52 $35.15 $36.90 $38.70 $40.59 $42.62 $44.66 $46.87 $49.18 Annual $69,722 $73,112 $76,752 $80,496 $84,427 $88,650 $92,893 $97,490 $102,294 Location Requirements We are increasing our in-office presence to 5 days per week across all OOD locations as space permits.

The transition timeline for each office is being determined and more information will be provided by the supervisor before the start date.

Employees must reside at a location that allows for reasonable response time to workplace reporting requirements.

Daytime travel within Ohio may be required.

The selected candidate must provide own transportation or, in order to operate a state vehicle, must have a valid driver's license.

Applications and Selections Applicants can check their application status and all vacancy-related email correspondence on "My Jobpage." On the Careers.Ohio.Gov job search webpage, once signed in the link to My Jobpage is displayed under the TeamOhio logo.

Applicants who require technical assistance (e.g., issues logging in or other system-related issues) should contact . This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The selection process consists of an online assessment and a remote structured interview.

All communications are sent via email.

Candidates should make sure their account contains an email address that is checked regularly including checking junk and/or spam.

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Background Check The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position.

An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

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

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

* OR 12 months experience as External Auditor 2, 66462.

* OR equivalent of education and/or experience per Minimum Class Qualifications noted above Job Skills: Auditing