External Auditor 3

As an External Auditor 3, 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.

What You Will Do

You will prepare audit reports, communicate findings, and offer recommendations to strengthen processes and reduce risk. You’ll also collaborate with internal teams and external partners, offering technical assistance and training on financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls.

Why It Might Be a Fit

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.

Requirements

• 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 and/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 and/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 Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)