Job Description
Program Auditor and Monitor
Summary :
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for professional auditing, compliance monitoring, and program administration of average to advanced difficulty. The role combines financial and operational auditing duties with oversight of state and federal grant programs, ensuring fiscal accountability, program effectiveness, and compliance with laws, regulations, and policies. Employees in this classification serve as subject matter experts, providing guidance to agencies, local governments, and community organizations, and may oversee or train less experienced staff.
This position differs from entry-level auditors and administrators in its independent judgment, initiative, and responsibility for more complex projects, while differing from higher-level classifications that involve supervision of large teams or the most complex portfolios.
Responsibilities
Audit & Compliance Oversight
- Conducts financial and operational audits of state departments, agencies, and grant-funded programs to verify fiscal accuracy, compliance with laws / regulations, and alignment with accepted accounting principles.
- Examines financial statements, payroll records, invoices, contracts, and internal controls.
- Prepares detailed audit reports, work papers, and supporting documentation identifying discrepancies, risks, or areas for improvement.
Grant & Program Monitoring
Serves as a technical expert in monitoring complex state and federal grant programs, ensuring fidelity to evidence-based practices, allowable invoicing, fiscal integrity, and program effectiveness.Evaluates applications, program designs, and implementation plans; provides guidance on compliance with state and federal regulations.Investigates and resolves programmatic and fiscal issues, escalating to appropriate authorities when necessary.Program & Policy Development
Provides direction related to program planning, policies, procedures, and implementation to ensure success across multiple community-based and statewide projects.Develops strategic multi-project plans that align with agency goals, allocating resources effectively.Drafts program materials, fiscal reports, and trend analyses to inform decision-making and policy development.Stakeholder Engagement
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with departmental officials, agency representatives, attorneys, local governments, and national / state experts.Communicates audit / program findings, interprets laws and policies, and recommends corrective actions or improvements.Represents the agency in meetings, trainings, and collaborative initiatives.Special Projects & Investigations
Conducts special studies, investigations, and compliance reviews at the request of leadership.Provides expertise and recommendations in areas of uncertainty or complex compliance requirements.Qualifications
Education and Experience :
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, or a related field.Experience equivalent to three to five years of full-time professional auditing, compliance monitoring, or program / grant administration work.Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or public administration preferred.Substitution :
Additional graduate coursework in accounting, business administration, or public administration may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.Special Requirements (where applicable) :
Certain positions may require criminal history disclosure, fingerprinting, or background checks.Competencies
Communicates EffectivelyDecision QualityStrategic MindsetPlans and AlignsInstills TrustOrganizational SavvyCritical Thinking & Problem SolvingDevelops Talent (where supervisory duties apply)Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge : Accounting principles, auditing standards, grants administration, program evaluation, laws / regulations governing fiscal and program compliance.Skills : Reading comprehension, financial analysis, report writing, active listening, stakeholder communication, policy analysis, and resource planning.Abilities : Deductive and mathematical reasoning, attention to detail, strategic planning, organizational analysis, and relationship-building.Tools & Equipment
Computer and audit softwareTelephone and video conferencing platformsPrinters, scanners, and copiersStandard office and data analysis toolsEEO STATEMENT
Eight Eleven Group is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.