Remote Regulatory Compliance Auditor – Education Funding

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Home-based remote option

PFML

11 paid holidays per year

PERA retirement

RTD Eco Pass

Training opportunities

Job summary

Colorado Department of Education is hiring a Regulatory Document Compliance Specialist to conduct school district audits related to the Public School Finance Act. The role involves planning, reviewing large volumes of district documentation, and drafting audit reports with findings and recommendations.

Ideal candidates will have extensive audit experience, strong Excel/Word skills, and the ability to manage long-term projects while communicating clearly with districts and internal colleagues.

Qualifications

• Six years of relevant experience in compliance/performance auditing and project management.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university can substitute for up to four years of experience.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple active compliance audit reviews and track deadlines.
• Analyze available information to inform audit review process.
• Prepare work papers and document methodology and exceptions.
• Verify district data through documentation such as calendars, contracts, enrollment and attendance reports.
• Communicate findings and provide guidance to ensure compliance with rules and statutes.
• Draft audit reports and contribute to training materials for internal/external customers.

Skills

Auditing

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Excel

Word

Adobe Acrobat

Electronic document management

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Colorado Department of Education is hiring a Regulatory Document Compliance Specialist to conduct school district audits related to the Public School Finance Act. The role involves planning, reviewing large volumes of district documentation, and drafting audit reports with findings and recommendations.

Ideal candidates will have extensive audit experience, strong Excel/Word skills, and the ability to manage long-term projects while communicating clearly with districts and internal colleagues.