Arizona Department of Education

Audit Section

Phoenix Location

Salary: $73,000 - $78,000 

Grade: 24

Closing Date: Open until filled

• Under the direction of the Chief Auditor, the Audit Supervisor is responsible for supervising one auditor performing Average Daily Membership audits at school districts and charter schools and other audits as assigned. Public school districts and charter schools receive Basic State Aid passed through to them from the Arizona Department of Education. The Average Daily Membership audits search for fraud, waste, and abuse in the expenditure of these dollars.
• The Audit Supervisor supervises the day-to-day audit process for each assigned audit according to established audit principles, theories, concepts, and practices and supervises one auditor assigned to an audit.
• Occasional in-state travel is required for this position.

The Arizona Department of Education currently utilizes a hybrid work environment, with up to two days of remote work (contingent upon business needs). Candidates should apply with an ability and willingness to work in-office up to five days per week as business needs necessitate.

• Supervises, advises, reviews, and evaluates the work product and work in progress of an auditor, answers the assigned auditor's questions and resolves audit issues
• Ensures that the audit work is performed and documented properly in audit working papers and according to audit standards using appropriate audit and analytic techniques
• Reviews the assigned auditor's working papers in a timely manner, writing and following up on review points as necessary
• Coordinates and schedules all preliminary and fieldwork for each assigned audit
• Ensures that an audit engagement letter is developed, signed, and sent to each auditee; sets up and holds an entrance conference with each auditee, making sure to fully answer all auditee questions
• Identifies and communicates audit work, conclusions, findings, and report presentations to the Chief Auditor for review and approval
• Sets up, leads, and documents finding outlining meetings and discusses possible ways to present the audit findings in the audit report
• Communicates audit findings to district and charter management
• Sets up and holds fieldwork and draft exit meetings making sure to solicit feedback and fully answer all auditees' questions
• Ensures that all post audit tasks are completed, including filling out the School Finance adjustment and budget capacity form as necessary and preparing for the audit appeal processes as necessary

Knowledge in:
• Supervision techniques
• Principles, practices, concepts, methods, and techniques of auditing and internal control structures
• Reference materials such as auditing standards, state and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures as they apply to government accounting and auditing standards
• A Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field, or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree, is required.
• Applicants must have supervisory experience.

Skills in:
• Analysis, interpretation and communication of data
• Quantitative and qualitative research
• Writing skills
• Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with supervisors, peers, subordinates, and auditees
• Supervisory skills
• Intermediate skill in using Microsoft Word
• Advanced skill in using Microsoft Excel

Ability to:
• Conduct data analysis
• Identify and analyze organizational processes and identify potential solutions
• Organize ideas both verbally and in writing
• Train and develop staff
• Communicate effectively both individually and in group settings

Preference will be given to those applicants with:
• Auditing experience (preferable in a governmental environment;
• Training from a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) firm or state audit group;
• A Master's degree with related governmental accounting and /or;
• Certifications such as CPA, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).

• Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks, required documents and, if applicable, a post-offer medical/physical evaluation.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• Ten paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

You will be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon your 27th week of employment, subject to waiting period. On or shortly after, your first day of employment you will be provided with enrollment instructions and effective date.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 542-3186 or emailing Human.Resources@azed.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.