State Auditor IV

Introduction

The Delaware State Auditorâs office works to ensure simplicity, accuracy, efficiency, and economy in the State of Delaware.

The State Auditor serves Delawareans by providing independent objective oversight of the state governmentâs use of taxpayer dollars with the goal of deterring fraud, waste and abuse through unbiased assessments. Through the use of various audits, special reports, and investigations, the AOA ensures statutory compliance while enhancing governmental economy, efficiency, and effectiveness. Â

The AOA offers educational reimbursement, hybrid schedules, and other great incentives! Â

To learn more visit https://auditor.delaware.gov/

Summary Statement

The State Auditor IV combines advanced government auditing expertise with active, day-to-day leadership to manage and develop a high-performing audit team. Serving as a critical first-line manager, this position reports directly to the senior-level Administrative Auditor, helping to ensure public agencies run efficiently, comply with laws, and safeguard resources.

You will oversee the daily activities of State Auditor IâIII personnel, steering team workflows across diverse engagement types, including Performance Audits, Financial Statement Audits, Examinations, Agreed-Upon Procedures (AUPs), Inspections, Investigations, and Special Reports. You will leverage a proven track record of supervising, managing, and mentoring professional staff to ensure team accountability, talent development, and high-quality outputs. Operational excellence is driven through your hands-on management of performance reviews, proactive coaching, and everyday administrative reviews and approvals.Â

You will direct both in-house projects and external CPA engagements, utilizing specialized audit software such as CCH ProSystem fx Engagement, Data Snipper, and ACL and the suite of Microsoft software products. Acting as a critical gatekeeper for quality and compliance, you are responsible for ensuring strict compliance across your engagement portfolio by applying GAO Yellow Book standards, AICPA Attestation Standards, and CIGIE Quality Standards for Investigations (QSI), alongside ACFE (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners) principles. In doing so, you will enforce alignment with the Office''s audit methodology and associated policies and procedures.Â

Ultimately, you will champion the fight against fraud, waste, and abuse by evaluating internal controls as part of internal engagements, monitoring CPA contractor execution of contract engagements, and delivering high-impact findings that optimize state government operations.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Documents, tests, reviews and evaluates management controls and operating procedures. Identifies management control and operating procedure deficiencies and incidents of actual and suspected fraud, waste, and abuse/misuse.
• Reviews, analyzes, interprets, and reports upon management controls and operating procedures as a part of, (1) operational reviews and economy and efficiency audits in order to report on the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, (2) investigative and inspection examinations in order to report on deficiencies that can cause fraud and abuse; and (3) compliance audits to report on the adequacy of controls and/or ensure that legal and regulatory requirements are met.
• Researches applicable laws, rules, regulations and standards for engagements and special projects.
• Reviews, analyzes, evaluates, and reports upon operational and accounting controls in order to render an opinion on financial statements.
• Conducts entrance interviews to elicit data, information, records, and/or documentation to support engagement research, analysis, and reports. Conducts exit interviews to provide findings, recommendations and guidance/direction to organizations to resolve issues. Â
• Reviews and evaluates state agencies, departments, school districts, charter schools, local governments, and grant recipientsâ policies and procedures for internal controls and compliance with applicable laws and standards.
• Reviews and analyzes records (financial, contractual) and documents the results in accordance with professional standards.
• Applies professional standards, methods and procedures to analyze and make recommendations concerning the accuracy of accounting systems and management controls and operating procedures.
• Prepares work papers, analysis summaries, findings/recommendations, correspondence, and engagement reports.
• Evaluates the overall accuracy and sufficiency of management controls and operating procedures as they pertain to the scope of the engagement.
• Evaluates program operations; identifies potential improvements in operational efficiency.
• Develops engagement scope, objectives, plan and program.
• Evaluates the quality of work performed by the other audit organizations such as internal auditors or independent Certified Public Accountant (CPA) firms or Contractors.
• Performs complex data analyses using data analysis software.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for State Auditor IV

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Possession of a Bachelorsâ degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Science, Business, Technology or related field.
• Four years'' experience in conducting audits in accordance with professional auditing standards.
• Four years'' experience in computer assisted audit tools and techniques to extract, validate, perform calculations, select audit samples and analyze data.
• Two years'' experience in managing multiple engagements.
• One year of experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.

Conditions of Hire

The applicant must meet all conditions of hire as described below. Failure to do so will result in termination of employment. Contact the agency for more details.Â

• You must possess a current Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or obtain one within 12 months of your first day of employment.
• You must possess a masterâs degree in a related field OR at least one of the following certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Â Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO); or obtain one within 12 months of your first day of employment.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.  Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the âMy Applicationsâ tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.Â

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com.Â

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email jobs@delaware.gov.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.Â