Financial Auditor - Local Government

This recruitment may be used for multiple vacancies
BECOME PART OF AN ENTHUSIASTIC, ENERGETIC TEAM THAT IS PASSIONATE ABOUT GOOD GOVERNMENT
 
Legislative Financial Auditor - Local Government
If your career goal is to make a difference, and you are looking for a rewarding career that supports work/life balance consider joining the dedicated professionals at the State of Colorado, Office of the State Auditor (OSA). Our professional staff strives to support state government and the citizens of Colorado while providing a healthy and opportunity-based work environment for our staff. If you are the successful candidate for this exciting opportunity you can expect to benefit from: Hybrid work location, with some work time at home and some work time at our central downtown location by the Capitol Building Outstanding opportunities for professional development and continued skills training Excellent work-life programs including flexible work schedule opportunities  Engaged and dedicated leadership  Eco-Pass for public transportation, as well as transportation reimbursements for parking, and bicycle commuters.  Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans  Medical and dental health plans  Flexible Spending Accounts  Life insurance options  Limited travel required 11 paid holidays per year plus paid vacation and sick leave Automatic Short and optional long - term disability coverage  The Colorado Office of the State Auditor (OSA) serves as the government accountability arm for the citizens of Colorado auditing state agencies, colleges, universities, and other recipients of state funds. Overseen by the State Auditor, the OSA is an independent, nonpartisan staff agency within Colorado's Legislative Branch. The OSA's mission is to improve government for the people of Colorado. We are committed to promoting economical, effective, ethical, and equitable government. Our audits focus on reducing costs, improving the quality of services, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of information. We help the General Assembly fulfill its legislative oversight responsibilities by providing independent, objective, and thorough information about whether state agencies use their authority and public resources properly and in compliance with laws and regulations; whether government programs are achieving their objectives and desired outcomes; and whether state government services are provided effectively, efficiently, equitably, and ethically. The OSA employs approximately 80 professional staff organized into five divisions: Financial Audits, Performance Audits, IT Audits, Tax Expenditure Evaluations, and Local Government Audits. We are winners of National NLPES and NSAA awards for Excellence in Auditing, and winner of the Denver Business Journal's Healthiest Employer Award. Work Environment Primary work hours 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday  Hybrid - staff are required to work in office at least one day a week. Salary Range $57,469-$75,500
Salary dependent on level of experience

The  Local Government unit has two full time vacancies at the entry level or above . We are looking for Legislative Financial Auditors who are passionate about improving Colorado and committed to results. We need creative, flexible, results-oriented team players with strong analytical skills, keen investigative instincts, and exceptional communication and people skills.

In the role of Legislative Financial Auditor, you will be expected to:
Review local government audits and exemptions from audit applications for compliance with state regulations and accounting principles. Interact with multiple levels of state government to assess government financial performance, stewardship, and operations. Provide technical assistance and answer questions from local governments and CPAs. Analyze large volumes of information and data to evaluate agency financial activities in relation to statutes, regulations, fiscal rules, generally accepted accounting principles, and standards of program efficiency and effectiveness. Identify possible findings and recommendations in accordance with OSA guidelines. Have a strong aptitude for analytical thinking and problem solving, strong organizational, and technology skills. Demonstrate the ability to gather and organize information to formulate and support decisions and opinions. Effectively communicate at all levels in the organization. Have good interpersonal skills to work with diverse teams to achieve win/win solutions. Maintain effective working relationships; conflict resolution; self-initiative and self-motivation; and a high aptitude for learning about issues related to state government. Demonstrate ability, skills and aptitude to work independently, as well as working effectively as part of an audit team.  Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent.  
Preferred Qualifications in addition to Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in Accounting Current Colorado CPA Certificate Local government audit experience  Highly Desirable Experience: Ability to perform highly detailed work Knowledge of government auditing standards Willingness to serve the OSA in multiple roles on the audit team and within the office Commitment to ongoing development of auditing skills Understanding of State government structure Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent organizational, time management and resources management skill Substitutions:  Master's degree in accounting can substitute for a bachelor's degree in finance, business or related degree . Progressively responsible work experience in external financial statement auditing specifically in government may substitute for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.  Conditions of Employment:
Must submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment background check. The Office of the State Auditor conducts background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history.
State employee transfer applicants must disclose any corrective actions within the last 2 years and must currently be in good standing.

Must be a Colorado resident Appeal Rights :
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination.
 
Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging.
 
Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at  .
 
A standard appeal form is available at:  . If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: . Phone: . The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY:  
The following application materials are required for ALL applicants to be considered for the position:
Cover letter - Your cover letter should provide a summary of why you want to work for the Colorado Office of the State Auditor and why the position appeals to you.  Resume  Transcripts - An unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of application. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service.  Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Office of the State Auditor is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Vicky Lane, at or call