Forensic Audit Manager

State of Ohio; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Exam reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Office of the Auditor of State (AOS) seeks a Forensic Audit Manager to lead forensic audit efforts across Northeast Ohio. The FAM will implement audit plans for public entities, assess internal controls, and apply fraud-detection techniques to identify misuse of taxpayer funds.

The role is a full-time position in the Northeast Ohio counties, offering competitive benefits and opportunities to advance within the state's accountability mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in accounting or related field.
• 3+ years experience in external audit environment.
• Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license.
• Experience with governmental financial accounting, reporting, and auditing is desirable and experience in fraud examination is a plus.
• Professional Certification as a CPA or CFE is a plus

Responsibilities

• Implement forensic audit plans within the geographic region to which they are assigned.
• Obtain an understanding of client internal controls and financial procedures.
• Apply AOS approach for performing forensic audits and execute fraud detection techniques.
• Prepare audit summaries and audit comments and findings.

Skills

Accounting and Finance

Ethics and Values

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Forensic Audit Manager (260006YH)

Unposting Date

: Oct 3, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Primary Location

: United States of America-OHIO-Cuyahoga County
Compensation: Commensurate with Experience

Schedule

: Full-time
Classified Indicator: Unclassified
Union: Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

: Accounting and Finance
Technical Skills: Accounting and Finance
Professional Skills: Ethics and Values

Agency Overview

The Office of the Auditor of State (AOS) receives many allegations of fraud. The result of these allegations may result in execution of an investigative audit by the AOS Special Investigations Unit. A forensic audit is performed by forensic auditors and law enforcement officials for the purpose of pursuing and prosecuting fraud and corruption where it exists in Ohio’s government entities.

Job Description

What will you be doing?

SIU is seeking candidates to fill a Forensic Audit Manager (FAM) vacancy. The FAM is responsible for implementing forensic audit plans within the geographic region to which they are assigned. Forensic Audits are conducted on public entities that have committed fraud with taxpayer dollars. This includes but is not limited to obtaining an understanding of client internal controls and financial procedures, implementing AOS approach for performing forensic audits, executing fraud detection techniques, preparing audit summaries, and preparing audit comments and findings.

Location:

The SIU is currently seeking to fill one vacancy throughout the Northeast Region of Ohio. Case assignments will mostly be in the following counties: Cuyahoga, Lorain, Medina, Summit, Portage, Geauga, Lake, Ashtabula and Trumbull.

Why work for the Auditor of State?

Working for the AOS will allow you to pursue justice in the government sector. Here are just a few of the incredible benefits that the AOS has to offer:

Flexible work schedules and locations

Professional exam reimbursement

Excellent benefits and retirement plan

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3 or more years experience in external audit environment
• Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license.
• Experience with governmental financial accounting, reporting, and auditing is desirable and experience in fraud examination is a plus
• Professional Certification as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Fraud Examiner is a plus

The AOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the AOS to prohibit discrimination and harassment of applicants and employees, due to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability, age (40 years or older), veteran status or military status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a nursing mother, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent. Discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation will not be tolerated.

That’s it! So, if you want to join an agency with a friendly work environment , competitive salaries , rapid advancement opportunities , create your own work schedule , have part of your education paid for, and the opportunity to work on behalf of Ohio taxpayers, then the Ohio Auditor of State is right for you.