Assistant State Auditor 5 - Central King County (Temporary - Internal Only)

State of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington Office of the State Auditor is seeking a Central King County Temporary ASA 5 – Assistant Audit Manager for a 6-month assignment. This posting is open to internal candidates only; you must be currently employed by the Office of the Washington State Auditor.

The Assistant Audit Manager serves as the first line supervisor for audit staff, directing AICs and staff on audits, reviewing plans and workpapers for compliance with SAO standards, and assisting staff with problem solving

Responsibilities

• Supervise audit staff and direct AICs on audits.
• Review plans and workpapers for quality control and compliance.
• Mentor staff and provide performance feedback.
• Coordinate on-site meetings with staff and auditees.

Job description

*This posting is open to internal candidates only. You MUST be currently employed by the Office of the Washington State Auditor.

Central King County Temporary ASA 5 - Assistant Audit Manager

Closing Date: 5:00pm, October 6 , 2026

This is a temporary position expected to last 6-months.

The Assistant Audit Manager serves as the first line supervisor for audit staff. Directs AICs and staff on assigned audits including large and complex financial or compliance audits of local and/or state government entities. Reviews plans and workpapers prepared by the AICs to ensure it meets the requirements of SAO quality control and professional standards. Assists staff with problem solving and auditee issues. Ensures the Audit Manager is informed of significant problems or issues.

Overview

Assistant Audit Managers Provides and/or oversees training and mentoring for audit staff. Prepares Performance and Development Plans, Evaluations and Quarterly feedback and provides performance feedback and recognition to employees on an on-going basis.

The Assistant Audit Manager serves as the first line supervisor for audit staff. Directs AICs and staff on assigned audits including large and complex financial or compliance audits of local and/or state government entities. Reviews plans and workpapers prepared by the AICs to ensure it meets the requirements of SAO quality control and professional standards. Assists staff with problem solving and auditee issues. Ensures the Audit Manager is informed of significant problems or issues.

Provides and/or oversees training and mentoring for audit staff. Prepares Performance and Development Plans, Evaluations and Quarterly feedback and provides performance feedback and recognition to employees on an on-going basis.

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Essential Job Functions

Essential Job Functions: As a member of the team management team, it is an essential function of the Assistant Audit Manager position to work in the team's office location as needed, and to go onsite in order to meet with staff and clients.

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The salary listed does not reflect the additional 5% location-based King County premium the selected candidate is entitled to.