Audit Manager County Monitoring West (External Audit Manager 1)

Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:

• Cash and Food Assistance
• Employment Services and Workforce Development
• Unemployment Insurance
• Adult Protective Services
• Child Support

Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someone’s world!

Guiding Principles

• We will be a leader in customer satisfaction.
• We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees.
• We get better at what we do every day.

Office of Fiscal and Monitoring Services

The Office of Fiscal and Monitoring Services (OFMS) Fiscal Services Division is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring all the Agency's budget activities. This encompasses the biennial budget process, annual budget implementation, and projecting federal budget estimates. The Division is also responsible for the management of the Agency's revenue, disbursements and financial obligations as well as performing daily federal cash draws, reconciles and reports on federal grant status. Learn more about the Office by visiting the ODJFS OFMS webpage. 

The Bureau of Monitoring and Consulting Services conducts monitoring reviews of County Family Services agency programs. Training and technical assistance is also provided to the County Department of Job and Family Services agencies concerning federal and state compliance. 

What You Will Do

As the Audit Manager for County Monitoring in Western Ohio, you help county agencies stay in compliance with federal rules and state requirements. You work with the Section Chief to make sure monitoring reviews are completed on time. You also guide and support county agencies by answering questions, offering training, and providing technical help.

You directly supervise five external auditors. You lead their daily work, review their monitoring reports, and ensure they follow audit standards and federal guidelines. You oversee monitoring reviews for Family Service agencies in Western Ohio, including County Departments of Job and Family Services (CDJFS), Public Children Services Agency (PCSA), and Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA) offices. Your region includes the Dayton and Toledo metro areas.

This role also keeps regular contact with county partners. You help counties understand program rules, resolve issues, and prepare for reviews. The job requires strong knowledge of federal compliance, Uniform Guidance, and several federal programs reviewed at county agencies.

Preferred Skills

• Strong knowledge of audit and monitoring standards for U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services programs
• Knowledge of the Office of Management and Budget’s Uniform Guidance and cost principles
• Proven supervisory skills
• Ability to train staff and present at statewide conferences

Schedule: Full time.

Hours: Standard workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Location: This position will be headquartered at 6680 Poe Avenue, Dayton OH 45414.

Travel: Travel to and from county agencies may be required about 30 percent of the time, with occasional overnight stays.

Position Number: 20043053.

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At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

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The candidate, at minimum, must have the following:

Option 1:

• Completion of undergraduate core coursework in accounting, business administration, computer science or related field;

• AND 5 years’ experience in auditing or accounting which must have included 30 months auditing experience in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies &/or procedures as specified on agency position description;

• AND 1 year experience or 1 year training in supervisory principles/techniques.

Option 2: 

• 7 years’ experience in auditing, accounting which must have included 42 months auditing experience in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies &/or procedures as specified on agency position description;
• AND 1 year experience or 1 year training in supervisory principles/techniques.

Option 3: 

• 12 months experience as External Audit Supervisor, 66465.

Option 4: 

• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

   

Tips For Your Application

When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.

Pay Information

This position is in the State of Ohio’s E1 Exempt Pay Schedule, Pay Range 14. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $40.40 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.

Pay Range 14	Step 1	Step 2	Step 3	Step 4	Step 5	Step 6	Step 7	Step 8
Hourly	$40.40	$42.70	$44.99	$47.43	$50.12	$52.90	$55.09	$57.67
Annual	$84,032	$88,816	$93,579	$98,654	$104,250	$110,032	$114,587	$119,954
Months of Employment	At Hire	6 Months	18 Months	30 Months	42 Months	54 Months	66 Months	78 Months

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ADA Notice

If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact [email protected].

Background check information

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Some positions may require drug testing and/or fingerprinting. Criminal convictions do not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration.

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Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

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The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Job Details
Organization: Job & Family Services
Agency Contact Name and Information: ODJFS Human Resources Team, [email protected]
Unposting Date: Aug 9, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location: JFS Dayton CC/PC, 6680 Poe Avenue, Vandalia, 45414
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Montgomery County
Compensation: $40.40 per hour
Schedule: Full-time
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill: Auditing
Technical Skills: Regulatory Compliance, Risk Assessment, Accounting and Finance, Auditing, Management
Professional Skills: Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Decision Making, Leading Others, Organizing and Planning, Written Communication