Director of Professional Practice

NASACT; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan Office of the Auditor General is seeking a Director of Professional Practice in Lansing to oversee the day-to-day activities of the Office of Professional Practice, including Working Paper Review and Audit Report Review.

The role ensures the organization’s quality management system, provides professional and technical support to Audit Operations, and advises the Auditor General on changes in professional auditing standards that impact operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting is required.
• Two years at the State Administrative Manager 15 level or above.
• CPA or other professional certifications will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Office of Professional Practice.
• Administer Working Paper Review and Audit Report Review sections.
• Maintain the office's quality management system and standards.
• Advise the Auditor General on changes in auditing standards affecting operations.

Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in accounting

Job description

Position Information

Please note that all jobs are managed by the member office posting the position, not by NASACT. Director of Professional Practice

This position is responsible for administering the day-to-day activities of the Office of Professional Practice, including the Working Paper Review and Audit Report Review sections. The position is responsible and accountable for the OAG’s system of quality management, provides professional and technical support to the Bureau of Audit Operations, and advises the Auditor General regarding changes in professional auditing standards impacting the OAG’s operations.

Position: Director of Professional Practice

Organization: Michigan Office of the Auditor General

Location: LANSING, MI, United States

Salary: $58.26 - $84.50

Hourly

Posting Start Date: 10/14/2026

Date Posted: 10/14/2026

Requirements

• Education: Possession of a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting.
• Experience: Two years at the State Administrative Manager 15 level or above.

Additional Requirements and Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition to knowledge of professional accounting and auditing standards, the employee must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel, both inside and outside the office.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certified Public Accountant (other professional certifications will be considered).

Status: This listing expires on: 10/27/2026

Organization Information

Name: Michigan Office of the Auditor General

Address: 201 N. Washington Sq., STE 600, STE 600, LANSING, MI48933, United States

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

Fax:

Contact: Mary Jo Baker

The NASACT Community

NASACT serves as the premier organization working to bring together state auditors, state comptrollers and state treasurers to cooperatively address government financial management issues. NASACT also manages two secretariats - the National State Auditors Association (NSAA) and the National Association of State Comptrollers (NASC). Both NSAA and NASC are included under the umbrella of NASACT’s budget and utilize staff hired by NASACT.