External Audit Manager 1

The Opportunity: We are seeking an experienced External Audit Manager to oversee our external audit team. In this role, you will guide a team of auditors, ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, and act as a liaison with state agencies and other external audit agencies. The ideal candidate has a strong background in auditing standards, excellent leadership skills, and a collaborative approach to developing compliance solutions.Core Responsibilities Leadership and Staff SupervisionSupervise, train, and direct a team of External Auditors; assign work, establish performance metrics, and evaluate staff outputProvide expert guidance and technical assistance to staff regarding complex auditing issues and regulatory manualsAudit Oversight and Policy FormulationFormulate and implement audit policies and procedures impacting audit practices and procedures and quality management to agencies and/or facilities under the jurisdiction of DYSResearch, prepare, update, and maintain audit programs, work programs, and audit questionnaire to ensure conformity with Federal and State laws, agency policies, and governmental auditing standardsFormulate policies and recommend legislative changesSupervise the coordination of program integrity collaboration across various sections of the agencyLiaison and External Audit CoordinationServe as a point of contact for state and other external audit agencies conducting reviews of DYS programsConsult and coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies and/or facilities to develop, improve, and maintain fiscal and program oversightAudit Review and Corrective Action PlansReview findings from internal and/or external audits and assist in preparation and monitoring of corrective action plans; review state and federal findingsPartner with other sections within the agency to monitor corrective action plans resulting from audit findings7 yrs. exp. in auditing, accounting which must have included 42 mos. auditing exp. in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies &/or procedures as specified on agency position description; and 1 yr. exp. or 1 yr. trg. in supervisory principles/techniques. Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in accounting, business administration, computer science or related field; and 5 yrs. exp. in auditing or accounting which must have included 30 mos. auditing exp. in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies &/or procedures as specified on agency position description; and 1 yr. exp. or 1 yr. trg. in supervisory principles/techniques. Or 12 mos. exp. as External Audit Supervisor, 66465. Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.Job Skills: AuditingOrganization Youth Services - Central OfficeAgency Contact Name and Information Amanda.Norris@dys.ohio.govUnposting Date Jul 9, 2026, 11:59:00 PMWork Location William Green BuildingPrimary Location United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-ColumbusCompensation $84,032 - $119,954Schedule Full-timeWork Hours M-FClassified Indicator UnclassifiedUnion Exempt from UnionTechnical Skills Accounting and Finance, Auditing, ManagementProfessional Skills Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Leading Others, Continuous ImprovementAgency Overview JOIN OUR TEAM! We are transforming and saving lives at DYS! A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time. About Us… The Ohio Department of Youth Services strives to save and transform the lives of youth throughout the state of Ohio. Our employees work together to support youth and empower families and communities. In addition to our three juvenile corrections facilities, we support more than 600 community programs reaching more than 90,000 youth across the state.Our Guiding Principles…Demonstrate staff are our greatest resourceTreat everyone with respectCultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thriveProvide the best support and services for youth and familiesAdvance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differencesCommit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serveCelebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improveTo learn more about DYS, please visit our website by clicking here .#J-18808-Ljbffr