Lead Auditor - Comptroller

Milwaukee-County; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee County is seeking a Lead Auditor to plan, organize, supervise and conduct performance audits evaluating economy, efficiency, program effectiveness and regulatory compliance. The role requires a U.S.

residency, Wisconsin residency within 6 months, travel to Milwaukee County sites, and a bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in government audits or a master’s with 3+ years of experience. Responsibilities include leading fieldwork, data analysis, developing findings, drafting reports, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Social Sciences, Business/Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, or closely related field required.
• Five or more years of experience performing government performance audits or policy/program evaluation work required.
• Master’s degree with three years of relevant experience also qualifies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, supervise and conduct performance audits to evaluate economy, efficiency, effectiveness and compliance with policies.
• Lead data collection, analysis and interviews; develop audit findings and conclusions.
• Draft comprehensive audit reports, review with management and auditee, and participate in quality assurance.

Skills

Editing

Writing

Data analytics

Sampling

Statistics

Accounting

Graphic design

Research analytics

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Lead Auditor

Annual Yearly Salary: $66,580.80 - $99,860.80

Closing Date: September 23, 2026, or upon receipt of the first 50 application submissions received

In an effort to promote honesty, efficiency and public confidence in government and its representatives, the Audit Services Division conducts performance audits and investigates allegations of fraud, waste and abuse in Milwaukee County government operations.

Job Summary:

The Lead Auditor under general direction plans, organizes, supervises and conducts performance audits to reach conclusions regarding economy, efficiency, program effectiveness and compliance with policies procedures and regulations.

Job Duties:

• Research applicable policies, procedures, resolutions, ordinances, regulations and laws. Research and develop a historical prospective. Observe operations and conduct interviews to obtain a working knowledge of program and operations. Prepare audit work plans.
• Obtain, examine, and analyze data and records. Lead audit fieldwork. Examine functions and procedures and conduct interviews. Develop and document findings and conclusions.
• Support drafting of comprehensive and logical audit report based on conclusions developed from audit plan. Review final report with department management and auditee. Perform a quality assurance review.
• Participate in appropriate training activities and keep abreast of current auditing techniques and trends in terms of both auditing and fraud prevention.

Minimum Education & Experience:

• Current Resident of the United States of America
• Must establish residency in the State of Wisconsin within 6 months of hire.
• A valid driver’s license with access to a reliable means of transportation and the ability to travel to sites within Milwaukee County
• Bachelor degree in Social Sciences, Business/Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, or closely related field and five (5) or more years of experience performing government performance audits and or other relevant policy/program evaluation work.
• Master’s degree and three (3) years of experience performing government performance audits and or other relevant policy/program evaluation work will also qualify candidate
• Basic knowledge of computer and software applications, including word processing and spreadsheets.

Preferred Experience:

• Performance auditing, Yelllowbook knowledge, CPA/CIA/CFA or other related certifications.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Editing, writing, data analytics, sampling, statistics, accounting, graphic design, research analytics, communication, critical thinking. Exchange, explain and gather basic information, including answering inquires and providing assistance to both internal and external contacts. Interpret and adapt to established practices and procedures, using independent judgement to meet situations where applications are not clearly defined. High level of math, communication, reading, and writing skills and creating reports, and explanations of information. Minimal responsibility for decision-making, instructing and reviewing work of others performing the same or similar work.

THE ORIGINAL EXAMINATION

is open to current residents of the United States. The selection processwill be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, performance tests, or other assessment methods.