Principal Auditor- Office of the State Auditor

State of Maine

Augusta, Maine

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$71,843.20–$101,587.20

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Standards and Regulations, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Analysis Skills, Auditing, Business Administration, CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Federal Compliance Regulations, Federal Laws and Regulations, Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), Financial Administration, Financial Audit, Financial Compliance, Financial Statements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government, Government Standards, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Information Technology & Information Systems, Interpret Regulations, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, State Government, State Laws and Regulations, Training/Teaching

LOCATION

Augusta, Maine

POSTED

4 days ago

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Department: Office of the State Auditor

Job Title: Principal Auditor- Two (2) positions

Opening Date: April 1, 2026
Closing Date: UNTIL FILLED

Job Class Code: 0339
Grade: 30
Administrative Unit: Confidential
Salary Range: $71,843.20 - $101,587.20

Are you looking for a position to grow your career and add to your skills, expand your knowledge of accounting, auditing, and finance, and give you the opportunity to collaborate with some of the best minds in the industry? There is no better place to enhance your skills than the Maine Office of the State Auditor! As a Principal Auditor, you will oversee and conduct independent and objective audits of the State's annual financial statements and compliance with Federal program regulations. The work done at our Office helps manage risk and ensures funds are spent legally and properly.

Mission Statement: The Office of the State Auditor provides independent assurance that Maine government is accountable to the people. We examine whether funds are spent legally and properly, and that data and systems are secure. OSA auditors perform their work in accordance with Government Auditing Standards. We are committed to meeting the changing needs of the people in Maine.

Job Duties of a Principal Auditor position with the Office of the State Auditor:

Assisting the Senior Leadership Team in planning, designing, and administering financial and compliance audit assignments and other projects
Performing and overseeing audit team completion of complex audit assignments and projects, including direct supervision of Senior and Staff Auditors
Interpreting and applying State and federal laws, rules and regulations and changes in accounting principles to assign audit work
Independently evaluating performance to identify an individual's professional development and training needs
Assisting senior management in developing new uses of technology in the audit process
Applying sound judgment and performing work independently

The background of well-qualified candidates will demonstrate the following competencies:

Expertise regarding generally accepted accounting principles (FASB/GASB)
Expertise regarding AICPA/GAO auditing standards for governmental organizations
Expertise applying modern management principles, practices, and techniques
Expertise applying State and federal laws, rules, and regulations
Knowledge of diverse operational environments of governmental entities
Ability to interact with all levels of government personnel and to effectively represent the Office
Ability to plan, organize, assign, and direct audit activities, including continual assessment of audit risk and adjustments to audit plans as necessary
Ability to review the work of staff for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to auditing standards
Ability to analyze and evaluate complex accounting transactions, information technology systems, and systems of internal control
Ability to interpret complex laws and technical information
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business Administration, or related field

-AND-

Eight (8) years progressively responsible auditing experience

-OR-

six (6) years of auditing experience directly related to the government environment; experience must include at least three (3) years of supervisory experience.

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

are certified as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information System Auditor (CISA).
have a CPA designation or those who have made progress obtaining this certification.

Agency Information: The Office of the State Auditor is an innovative organization that acts as the independent auditor for the State of Maine. The Office works with Maine State Government agencies to complete the State's annual Single Audit, comprised of the financial statement and Federal compliance audits. The Office has the statutory authority to audit all accounts and other financial records of State government, including any counties,

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