Senior Managing Auditor

Texas HHS Office of Inspector General; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas HHS Office of Inspector General seeks a Senior Managing Auditor to oversee complex audits within the Medicaid and HHS programs. You will provide strategic direction, technical guidance, and performance oversight to audit teams across all phases, reporting to Audit Directors and engaging diverse stakeholders.

Requires extensive auditing experience, strong project management, and professional designations (CPA/CIA/CFE/CISA/CGFM).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university.
• At least five years of auditing, information technology/systems auditing, financial analysis, accounting, or other relevant fields.
• At least three years of experience in a project management position.
• One of CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, or CGFM certifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate multiple audits concurrently, ensuring adherence to standards.
• Provide guidance to Audit Project Managers and staff for development.
• Plan and allocate resources in line with skills and schedules.
• Develop documentation and responses for status requests and special projects.

Skills

Auditing knowledge

Project management

Data analysis

Internal controls

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Make an impact with a career in audit! The Texas Office of Inspector General was established to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in publicly funded state Health and Human Services programs. We are looking for talented, innovative and driven people who believe they can help create a better future.

Our office provides a collaborative and supportive workplace culture to grow your career and help positively impact the lives of Texans. Our success is truly based on our people. This is why we commit to supporting our people not only in professional growth, but also in our commitment to work life balance. Audit team members enjoy meaningful, challenging and diverse audit work, a supportive and innovative work environment, coaching and mentor programs, and many more benefits.

This position offers a hybrid schedule of remote (telework) and in-office work schedules. This position’s ability to telework will be determined by agency and division telework policies and will be required to come into the office, as directed, to fulfill essential job functions.

Brief Job Description:

The Senior Managing Auditor performs highly advanced and managerial auditing work overseeing complex audits for the Health and Human Services (HHS) system as a part of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Audit and Inspections Division (OIG Audit). OIG is responsible for preventing, detecting, auditing, inspecting, reviewing, and investigating fraud, waste, and abuse in the provision of Medicaid and other HHS programs. Work is conducted in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards and OIG Audit policies and procedures.

The Senior Managing Auditor is responsible for overseeing multiple audit teams simultaneously, ensuring high-quality execution, adherence to professional standards, and alignment with organizational goals. This role provides strategic direction, technical guidance, and performance oversight to Audit Project Managers and audit teams throughout all phases of the audit lifecycle. The Senior Managing Auditor is responsible for providing day-to-day oversight and direction to their assigned Audit Project Managers under the supervision of one or more Audit Directors. The Senior Managing Auditor is responsible for providing in-depth progress reports to the Audit Director for ongoing audits. In addition to oversight of project management, the Senior Managing Auditor represents the OIG Audit and Inspections Division at meetings, interacts with internal and external stakeholders, and participates in work groups.

This position contributes expertise in professional auditing standards and other areas requiring extensive experience in auditing and auditing techniques; and contributes to the coaching and development of staff. Work is performed under minimal direction requiring the use of initiative and independent judgment.

The Senior Managing Auditor typically has three to eight direct administrative reports. This position hires professional audit staff and oversees career development for staff, including facilitating the transition of newly hired auditors into the OIG Audit and Inspections Division, identifying training needs and developing training plans for staff, providing timely feedback, evaluating and addressing performance issues as needed.

OIG Audit conducts risk-based performance audits related to (a) services delivered through medical providers and contractors and (b) programs, functions, processes, and systems within the HHS system and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), to help identify and reduce fraud, waste, and abuse. Audits may result in recommendations to improve the provision and delivery of health and human services in the state.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Essential job functions of the Senior Managing Auditor position are as follows:

EJF 1: Audit Project Oversight (40%)

• Oversee and coordinate multiple audits concurrently, ensuring adherence to audit and OIG standards, polices, and procedures.
• Ensure necessary audit steps are completed and documented to include obtaining sufficient and appropriate evidence to fully support reported conclusions, findings, and recommendations.
• Provide direction and guidance to Audit Project Managers, supporting their professional development through both formal and informal trainings, evaluations, and mentoring.
• Monitor, track, and ensure audit objectives are achieved within established budgets and timeframes.

EJF 2: Division Support (25%)

• Liaise and present information to the Health and Human Services Commission, Office of the Governor, Office of Attorney General, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S. Office of Inspector General, and at national conferences.
• Support the system of quality management including project level quality control efforts, annual internal quality control monitoring, and peer reviews.
• Identify system risk and generate recommendations to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse, strengthen internal controls, and ensure compliance with regulations and accounting standards.
• Plan and allocate resources and individuals in accordance with skills and schedules.
• Coordinate and develop documentation and responses to status requests, special projects, and special requests for assistance from internal and external entities, including the Legislature and federal and state entities.

EJF 3: Division Development (20%)

• Develop and deliver training for the OIG Audit and Inspections Division.
• Leads, coaches, and mentors OIG Audit staff in the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, technical audit skills, and the application of audit standards.
• Assist in the hiring process by conducting interviews and selecting candidates for hire.
• Support the development and implementation of OIG Audit and Inspections Division operational policies, procedures, and guidelines.

EJF 4: Manage Administrative Reports (15%)

• Develop staff by communicating performance expectations, administering formal and informal performance evaluations, and providing intensive coaching when necessary.
• Formulate professional development and educational plans for staff members.
• Ensures timely reporting and approval of relevant human resources and policy requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge, skills, and abilities critical to develop in order to successfully perform in this position:

• Knowledge of generally accepted government auditing standards.
• Knowledge of various audit methods.
• Knowledge of information technology/system controls.
• Knowledge of HHS, DSHS, and DFPS agency programs.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, methods, and systems.
• Skill in critical thinking.
• Skill in identifying and assessing internal control structures.
• Skill in identifying and assessing risks.
• Skill in sampling and interpreting results.
• Skill in data analysis techniques.
• Skill in identifying and applying audit criteria.
• Skill in developing audit procedure steps.
• Skill in gathering, analyzing, and drawing accurate and logical conclusions about information.
• Skill in understanding and communicating complex technical information.
• Skill in applying project management concepts to plan and monitor one’s own work and the work of others.
• Skill in supervising and coaching others and in providing feedback.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal staff and auditees.
• Ability to managing multiple assignments and team projects to meet deadlines.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

One of the following certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), licensed by, and in good standing with, a state board of accountancy, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM).

Initial Screening Criteria:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university.
• At least five years of experience in auditing, information technology/systems auditing, financial analysis, accounting, or other relevant fields as determined by the hiring manager.
• At least three years of experience in a project management position as determined by the hiring manager.
• The individual in the Senior Managing Auditor position must have at least one of the following professional designations:
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), licensed by, and in good standing with, a state board of public accountancy
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree with major course work in auditing, information technology, economics, accounting, finance, public policy, or related field.
• Experience auditing in the public sector, state or federal.

Advanced degrees may be substituted for one year of experience at the hiring manager’s discretion. Additionally, responses to screening questions will be taken into consideration.