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Manages a staff of Auditors-External conducting field audits of activities external to the agency; or independently manages audits of block grants given to localities.

Work in this class series requires the audit of financial subject matter that is not within the same organizational structure as the responsible auditing agency and is performed for the purpose of insuring accountability. Audits are conducted of private contractors and businesses, localities, distributorships, and medically related facilities, both within and out of state, to insure compliance with state and federal standards to provide technical assistance where needed.

Supervision is usually exercised over a staff of Auditors-External and contracted private sector auditors. Administrative direction is received from an agency administrator or program manager.

Work is of unusual difficulty and involves scheduling, assigning of Auditors-External and evaluation of staff performance; reviewing and analyzing audit findings to insure accuracy and conformity with state and federal requirements; meeting with representatives of activities such as MEDICARE providers, railroads, utilities, planning district commissions, JTPA funded recipients, community block grant recipients and milk producers or distributors for the purpose of discussing funding, problems, rendering technical assistance or hearing informal appeals; training staff; developing procedures; and assisting in policy making.

Work may also include determining final cost reimbursements; reviewing and evaluating work of contracted auditors; reviewing and analyzing ability of local financial system to account for block grant funding; performing cost studies, monitoring wholesale and retail pricing; and personally conducting on-site field audits. May supervise external audits of organizations for compliance with state unclaimed property and escheat laws.

Carries out extensive contact with both private and public sector officials. Administrative responsibility may involve budgeting for the operational requirements of the field audit unit.

Comprehensive knowledge of auditing procedures and policies. Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Considerable knowledge of financial and administrative practices and programs. Considerable knowledge of state and federal compliance rules and regulations. Demonstrated ability to supervise and coordinate the work of an audit staff. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and private sector activities. Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret financial statements and reports. Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems.

Graduation from a college or university with major coursework in accounting, business management, finance, or related fields, and experience in supervision and administration of a small to medium sized staff; or an equivalent combination of professional level training and experience including supervisory experience providing the preceding knowledge and abilities can be demonstrated. Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is desirable.