Audit Manager - Performance Audit Division

State of North Carolina - Office of the State Auditor; North Carolina; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule options

12 paid holidays per year

Personal observance day

Vacation days (14+ on year one)

Sick days (12 per year)

Community service leave (24 hours)

Health insurance options

State pension plan

Job summary

North Carolina Office of the State Auditor is seeking an Audit Manager to lead the Performance Audit Division. This exempt, at-will role involves advanced audit work, supervisory duties, and guiding staff through complex evaluations.

The position emphasizes independent decision-making, mentorship, and high-quality audit reporting to senior management, with state benefits and a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 semester hours in accounting and 5 years of auditing/accounting or program evaluation experience.
• Experience leading or supervising audit staff as an audit lead or supervisor.
• Ability to mentor auditors and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the Performance Audit Team.
• Plan, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate audit staff work.
• Help set long-term and short-term goals for the Performance Audit Division.
• Mentor staff in training and development.
• Exercise a high level of independent decision-making.
• Draft and review audit reports for senior management review.

Skills

Auditing

Leadership

Mentoring

Independent decision-making

Audit reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree with accounting hours

Job description

Agency Office of the State Auditor Division Administration Job Classification Title Assistant State Audit Supervisor (NS) Position Number 65043964 Grade NC23

About Us The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is your fiscal watchdog. We audit more than $100 billion in state assets and liabilities each year, bringing transparency to local, state, and federal government. Our reports and findings include recommendations that result in good government reforms. OSA thoroughly investigates alleged cases of fraud, waste, and abuse of taxpayer dollars, working with law enforcement on prosecution when warranted.

Description of Work

This position is designated as Exempt Policy-Making under G.S. 126-5(c)(3) and is considered an at-will appointment. The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is seeking an Audit Manager to help lead our Performance Audit Division. This position involves conducting advanced and specialized audit work, which includes managerial and supervisory duties.

• Perform managerial and oversight functions over a Performance Audit Team
• Plan, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate the work of audit staff
• Assist in establishing the long-term and short-term goals of the Performance Audit Division
• Mentor in the training and development of audit staff
• Exercise a high level of independent decision-making
• Draft and review audit reports for senior management review

This position is designated as Exempt Policy-Making under G.S. 126-5(c)(3) and is considered an at-will appointment.

OSA is the state’s Fiscal Watchdog. We hold state government and entities that receive public money accountable, working on behalf of North Carolinians to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse.

Why Work for the NC Office of The State Auditor?

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits including:

• Work-Life Balance: 40-hour work week with flexible schedule options and the ability to earn compensatory time off
• Generous paid time off each year, including:
  • 12 paid holidays per year
  • 1 paid personal observance leave day
  • At least 14 vacation days accrued per year (increase with years of service)
  • 12 paid sick days accrued per year
  • 24 hours paid community service leave
• Competitive pay and affordable health insurance options
• NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator
• Enrollment in the state's pension plan and options for additional supplemental savings
• If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

A bachelor’s degree with 12 semester hours in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and 5 years of experience in auditing/accounting or program evaluation, one of which must have been functioning as an audit lead or supervisor

OR An equivalent combination of education and experience

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions

Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.