AUDITOR SUPERVISOR (Mineral Income)

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Louisiana seeks an Auditor Supervisor for its Mineral Income Division in Baton Rouge. This role oversees auditing processes, requiring extensive experience in auditing and accounting, along with the ability to manage teams and collaborate with technical staff. The position offers flexible work schedules and promotes an inclusive environment for all applicants.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in accounting or auditing or relevant degrees required.
• Must have supervisory experience and auditing skills.
• Experience substitution allowed with advanced degrees.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct mineral income auditors.
• Perform independent audits of royalty payments.
• Coordinate with geologists and attorneys on complex issues.

Skills

Supervision

Audit

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant fields

CPA, CFE, or CIA license

Job description

Office of Mineral Resources – Mineral Income Division

The Mineral Income Division works closely with the State Mineral and Energy Board's (Board) audit section. This Division handles the collection and accounting of revenue due to the State from mineral leasing activities and production on State-owned lands and water bottoms on behalf of the Board.

It also generates and processes Payor Registers, which are mailed to various payors for verification of State Decimals. The division conducts audits of payor companies, including major companies every three years, with auditors based in Houston, Dallas, Texas, and Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Employees are eligible for flexible work schedules upon hire.

Minimum qualifications include:

1. Six years of experience in accounting or auditing, OR
2. Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in relevant subjects plus three years of experience in accounting or auditing, OR
3. A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in relevant subjects plus three years of experience, OR
4. A bachelor’s degree in relevant fields plus three years of experience, OR
5. A bachelor’s degree plus a CISA or CGAP designation plus three years of experience, OR
6. An advanced degree in relevant fields plus two years of experience, OR
7. A CPA, CFE, or CIA license plus one year of experience.

Experience substitution details: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited institution credit one year of experience, up to a maximum of four years.

The official job specifications are available here.

Location & Position Information:

This Auditor Supervisor position is located in Baton Rouge, LA, within the Mineral Income Division of the Office of Mineral Resources. The role involves revenue and compliance auditing of mineral payments, supervising subordinate auditors, and collaborating with industry and legal staff to resolve complex issues.

• Supervise and direct mineral income auditors.
• Perform independent audits of royalty payments and related records.
• Coordinate with geologists, engineers, and attorneys on complex contract issues.
• Contact oil company personnel to resolve discrepancies and facilitate collections.
• Assist in planning and evaluating audit programs.
• Attend meetings with industry and legal staff.
• Support field auditors during inspections.
• Prepare performance reviews for staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Note: The listed maximum salaries are career caps, not starting salaries. This vacancy is filled through internal promotion; external candidates are not eligible.

Application Process:

No Civil Service test score is required. Applicants must submit transcripts verifying degree requirements by the deadline, either via upload or mail. International degrees require an equivalency evaluation. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of application details.

Contact for further information:

Human Resources, Department of Energy and Natural Resources, PO Box 94396, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9396, Email: [e-mail]

The department supports employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, and participates in the E-Verify system for employment eligibility verification.