Financial Audit Manager

North Carolina Office of the State Auditor; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 113,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40-hour work week with flexible schedule options

Generous paid time off

Competitive pay and affordable health insurance

Enrollment in the state pension plan

Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Job summary

A state auditing office in Kernersville, NC is seeking an Audit Manager to lead financial audits across state government. In this role, you will supervise audit processes, mentor staff, and prepare audit reports. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and have at least 5 years of auditing experience, including supervisory roles. The office promotes work-life balance and offers competitive pay and generous health benefits. This position is perfect for professionals looking to impact state financial accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours in accounting.
• At least 5 years of experience in auditing/accounting, including supervision.
• Mid-senior level experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the audit process.
• Motivate staff towards meeting goals.
• Coaching and mentoring staff.
• Review workpapers prepared by the audit team.
• Prepare and review audit reports.
• Interact with client management.

Skills

Auditing

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Financial Audit Manager

North Carolina Office of the State Auditor.

The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is looking for an Audit Manager to assist with various financial audits performed on entities across state government, including institutions of higher education. This position is located within our Kernersville, NC office. 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage the entire audit process under the supervision of a senior audit manager
• Work with diverse workforce and motivate staff towards meeting goals
• Coach and mentor staff, exerting a positive influence on career growth and development
• Perform detailed review of workpapers prepared by the audit team
• Prepare and review audit reports and audit findings
• Interact with client management

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and at least 5 years of experience in auditing/accounting, one of which must have been functioning as an audit lead or supervisor
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Mid‑Senior level experience

Benefits

• 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
• Competitive pay and affordable health insurance options
• Enrollment in the state's pension plan and options for additional supplemental savings
• Opportunity to work with a team of professionals to make a difference in state government
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (student loans)

Base pay range: $113,000.00/yr – $122,000.00/yr

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