External Auditor 3

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 72,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) seeks an External Auditor 3 to lead audits of programs, providers, and contractors, review financial records, assess internal controls, and ensure compliance with GAAP and GAAS. You will collaborate with teams, prepare reports, and help strengthen financial processes.

You will mentor staff, guide audit planning, and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5 years' auditing or accounting experience required, including 30 months of auditing per standards.
• 12 months' experience as audit team lead or auditor in charge or equivalent.
• Background check required; ability to travel within Ohio for day trips.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct audits of programs, providers, and contractors receiving funding or oversight.
• Review financial records, assess internal controls, and analyze data for compliance.
• Prepare audit reports, communicate findings, and offer recommendations to strengthen processes.
• Mentor staff, plan audits, and ensure quality in audit documentation and reporting.

Skills

Auditing

Accounting and Finance

Data Analytics

Research

Risk Management

Technical Writing

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Written Communication

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

External Auditor 3 Position Overview

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated External Auditor 3 to support our mission of empowering Ohioans with disabilities through employment and independence. This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact by helping ensure financial accountability and compliance across the programs and services we provide.

In this role, you will lead and conduct audits of programs, providers, and contractors that receive funding or oversight from OOD. You’ll review financial records, assess internal controls, and analyze data to ensure transactions are accurate and follow state and federal guidelines. Your work will help identify areas for improvement and support the integrity of OOD’s financial operations. You’ll also prepare audit reports, communicate findings, and offer recommendations to strengthen processes and reduce risk.

You’ll collaborate with internal teams and external partners, offering technical assistance and training on financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls. Your ability to explain complex information clearly and professionally will be important as you guide others through audit processes and regulatory changes. As a team lead, you may also help plan audits, mentor staff, and ensure quality in audit documentation and reporting.

To succeed in this role, you should have a strong understanding of accounting and auditing principles, including GAAP and GAAS, as well as experience with data analysis and financial systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is important, along with the ability to manage multiple tasks, think critically, and communicate effectively.

At OOD, your work will support programs that make a real difference in people’s lives. If you’re looking for a meaningful role in public service where your skills in auditing and analysis can help improve outcomes for Ohioans with disabilities, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities does not provide sponsorship for employment-based visas or work authorization.

Division of Fiscal Management

The Division of Fiscal Management oversees the financial resources of the agency in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies. This includes budget planning, revenue forecasting, expenditure monitoring, and financial reporting. Fiscal staff are responsible for ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the use of public funds, as well as identifying opportunities for cost savings and revenue generation. They may also be involved in long-term financial planning and analysis to support the agency's mission and objectives.

Pay Information

Starting salary will be step 1, subject to law or union contract requirements. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. There are cost of living increases to these rates each year and 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

90 Months

Pay Range

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Step 9

OCSEA 33

Hourly

$34.53

$36.20

$38.01

$39.86

$41.81

$43.90

$46.00

$48.28

$50.66

Annual

$71,822.00

$75,296.00

$79,061.00

$82,909.00

$86,965.00

$91,312.00

$95,680.00

$100,422.00

$105,373.00

Location Requirements

Our roles are primarily in-office to encourage collaboration and connection, however some locations may have adjusted on-site requirements based on space availability at this time. Reporting details will be provided by the supervisor before the start date. Employees must reside at a location that allows for reasonable response time to workplace reporting requirements.

Daytime travel within Ohio will be required. The selected candidate must provide own transportation or, in order to operate a state vehicle, must have a valid driver’s license.

Background Check

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.

5 years' experience in auditing or accounting, which must have included 30 months' auditing experience in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies and/or procedures as specified on agency position description AND 12 months' experience as audit team lead or auditor in charge.

• Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in accounting, business administration, computer science or related field AND 3 years' experience in auditing or accounting which must have included 18 months' auditing experience in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies and/or procedures as specified on agency position description AND 12 months' experience as audit team lead or auditor in charge.
• Or 12 months' experience as External Auditor 2, 66462.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Auditing, Accounting and Finance, Data Analytics, Research, Risk Management, Technical Writing, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Written Communication, Confidentiality

Agency Contact Name and Information

Michelle DiGrandi, [e-mail]

Work Location

150 OOD Cmplx

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$34.53/hour (unless required by legislation)

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00AM - 5:00PM M-F

Classified Indicator

Classified

Technical Skills

Data Analytics, Risk Management, Technical Writing, Accounting and Finance, Auditing, Research

Agency Overview

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) empowers Ohioans with disabilities through employment, disability determinations, and independence. Our agency works with partners in businesses, education, and non-profit organizations to facilitate customized employment plans for Ohioans with disabilities; helps Ohio companies recruit and retain employees with disabilities; and is the sole agency determining medical and vocational Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs in Ohio. We help connect the people of Ohio who have disabilities with the resources, support, and opportunities that fit their unique needs, abilities, and interests so that they can find and retain meaningful employment. To learn more about what we do, please visit our website at ood.ohio.gov.

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