Principal Auditor 2025-02237

Principal Auditor

State of Wyoming

$6,297.20 - $6,359.60 Monthly

Cheyenne, WY

Permanent Full-time

Department of Audit

Public Funds

Open Until Filled

General Description : As a Principal Auditor, plan and conduct independent compliance, operations, and performance audits of state agencies, school districts, and local governmental entities that have multiple and diverse accounting, computer, and database systems as well as operating and personnel policies and procedures to protect public funds and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations. May direct, instruct, and train employees. Auditors must conduct work in accordance with nationally recognized auditing standards; they are required by those standards to have annual continuing education and must be able to testify under oath in a judicial type environment to defend their work.

Human Resource Contact : Candice Dillmon 307-777-5312 candice.dillmon@wyo.gov

Essential Functions :

• Conduct audit planning using risk assessment, internal control evaluation, fraud discussions, other evaluation tools and statutes, engage the auditee and plan the overall strategy for the audit's expected objectives, scope, and conduct.
• Conduct fieldwork according to applicable Government Auditing Standards based on an appropriately written audit program that complies with these standards and Division and Department Procedures Manuals.
• Lead an audit team and direct workflow for staff commensurate to their qualifications and experience.
• Complete Audits by finishing assigned fieldwork and analyses; conduct a detailed review of all work on assigned audits; ensure conclusions are complete, understandable, supported by evidence, and in compliance with standards; prepare work papers for supervisory and managerial review; prepare draft audit report; conduct the exit conference with auditees.
• Receive formal training in accordance with Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and department policy, which require 40 CPE hours every year.
• Provide training to current and new employees through classroom and on the job training.
• Provide training and give presentations to auditees to ensure compliance, corrective action, and accuracy.
• Give depositions or provide testimony in a legal setting.
• Perform work to assist in fraud investigations, as necessary.

Preferences : Preference will be given to those with a degree in accounting, finance, or other related business degrees. Preference will be given to those with CPA, CISA, CIA, or CFE.

Knowledge :

Minimum Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)

Experience : 1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Auditing) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Auditor OR

Education & Experience Substitution : 4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Auditing) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Auditor

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations : None

Necessary Special Requirements :

Physical Working Conditions : Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to travel.

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