External Audit Manager 1

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 115,762,000 - 165,249,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Paid time off

11 paid holidays per year

Education and Development Funds

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Children and Youth seeks an experienced Field Staff Leader in Columbus, OH, to direct statewide audits of publicly funded child care programs. You will lead an audit unit, shape policies, and ensure compliance across agencies, with frequent regional travel and reporting to a DCY supervisor.

Ideal candidates have extensive auditing expertise, supervisory skills, and the ability to coordinate with multiple agencies.

Qualifications

• 7 yrs. exp. in auditing or accounting with supervisory exp.
• 1 yr. exp. or training in supervisory principles/techniques.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as External Audit Supervisor, 66465.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage assigned audit staff with clear direction and goals.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate field audits.
• Conduct final reviews of audit work papers, memos, and proposed exceptions.

Skills

Auditing

Analyzation

Collaboration

Education

Undergraduate core coursework in accounting / business

Job description

Organization

Department of Children and Youth

Agency Contact Name and Information: [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Sep 7, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Children&Youth N. High Complex 246 North High Street Columbus 43215

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$40.40 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Union : Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Auditing

Technical Skills : Auditing

Professional Skills : Analyzation, Collaboration

Our mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family support programs.At DCY, we offer our employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includes generous benefit options and a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work!To learn more about DCY, please visit our website at Department of Children and Youth | Ohio.gov.

Field Staff Worker

This position is designated as a field position. As a field worker, an employee spends the majority of his/her time traveling for their position performing duties to include, but not limited to inspections, monitoring, observing, training, technical assistance, site visits, conducting interviews, reviewing records, and data collection in various environments. Field workers are expected to manage their daily itineraries, report progress, and coordinate their travel schedule with their supervisor. This designation is determined and approved only by management. Field workers are also required to report to the DCY Office Space on a quarterly basis and based on operational need.

Frequent travel within assigned regions in Ohio, some with overnight stays, is required for this position. The selected candidate must provide their own transportation or, to operate a state vehicle, must have a valid driver’s license.

Job Description

In this role, you serve as the administrative leader for an audit unit responsible for shaping, implementing, and maintaining audit policies and procedures that impact statewide audit practices. Your work directly influences the quality, consistency, and compliance of audits conducted across agencies, boards, providers, and programs—particularly those involving publicly funded child care dollars.

What You’ll Do Day-to-Day

• Oversee and manage assigned audit staff, ensuring they have clear direction, achievable goals, and the support needed to complete audit assignments.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate field audits, making sure resources align with priorities and timelines.
• Conduct final reviews of audit work papers, memos, proposed exceptions, adjustments, and reclassifications to ensure accuracy, compliance, and clarity.
• Make and justify audit recommendations, often navigating complex fiscal or regulatory issues.
• Adjust audit methodologies when unexpected situations arise or when audits demand more nuanced approaches.
• Serve as the primary resource for questions involving complex regulations, fiscal requirements, and interpretation of federal or state policies.
• Review staff analyses of program operations, controls, systems, and records to ensure proper use of publicly funded child care resources.
• Collaborate and coordinate with other agencies to ensure audit consistency, resolve concerns, and maintain effective working relationships.
• Respond to written and telephone inquiries from stakeholders regarding audit results, procedures, or requirements.
• Approve or modify audit findings before they are finalized and communicated.

Leadership & Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assign work and direct daily activities of your staff.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations.
• Support professional development and encourage growth within the team.
• Make hiring recommendations, evaluate performance issues, and recommend disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Approve or deny leave requests, conduct staff meetings, and maintain a productive and positive environment.

Pay Information

Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be step 1 of the salary range associated with this position. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Based on collective bargaining and legislative activity, there may be cost of living increases awarded annually. Additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.

Months of Employment

• At Hire
• 6 months
• 18 months
• 30 months
• 42 months
• 54 Months
• 66 Months
• 78 Months

Pay Range

• Exempt/ 14
• Step 1
• Step 2
• Step 3
• Step 4
• Step 5
• Step 6
• Step 7
• Step 8

Hourly

• $40.40
• $42.70
• $44.99
• $47.43
• $50.12
• $52.90
• $55.09
• $57.67

Annual

• $84,032
• $88,816
• $93,579
• $98,654
• $104,250
• $110,032
• $114,587
• $119,954

Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Status of posted positions

You can check the status of your application online be signing into your profile and clicking the “My Jobpage” tab to view completed submissions and submission details. If you have questions other than your applications status, please direct them to [e-mail].

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

• 7 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; 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; 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; 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: Auditing

The Ohio Department of Children and Youth does not provide employment‑based visa sponsorship.

All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application. Attachments will not be considered as part of your application.

Selection devices such as a structured interview, proficiency instrument, and/or assessment may be required for this position. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency with a passing score of applicable selection device to be considered for this position. Regardless of a passing or failing score, all results will be maintained for 6 months. Applicant with a passing score will be retained and utilized for a 6‑month period. Applicant with a failing score in the same position may not re‑take the same selection device for a 6‑month period.

Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation or in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver’s license.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.