Lead Auditor (DO0001046-102326)

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

The Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH), Office of Audit Services (OAS), seeks a Lead Auditor to join the Audit team. This position conducts audits to assess financial accuracy, operational effectiveness, and compliance while reporting findings and advising leadership on corrective actions.

The base salary offered for this position is up to $62,542.80 annually, commensurate with education and experience. If the selected candidate is eligible for a pay differential, such as retention pay, the total salary may exceed what is listed in this posting. 

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

This position will coordinate program and financial audits of the internal operations of the Department of Mental Health and external organizations providing contracted services to the Department and/or its clients.  Responsibilities include evaluating the accuracy of financial records, effectiveness of operational controls, conformance to program policies and procedures, compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, report writing, consulting with administrators and management concerning audit findings, providing recommendations for recovery of over-expenditures and disbursement of money to correct under-expenditures, and the ability to exercise considerable independence and initiative in performance of assignments.

Must be able to travel as necessary in the performance of audits and related work.

Qualifications - All you need for success

Required Skills

The successful applicant must be able to plan, direct, coordinate, and review the activities of an audit team conducting program and financial audits of the internal operations of a state agency and/or external organizations providing contracted services to the Department or its clients, possess the necessary degree and experience outlined below, and be proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 24 earned credit hours in accounting and two or more years of professional auditing experience.

Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

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The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.