Assistant Director

THE POSITION

The Department of the Auditor General (DAG) is seeking a highly organized and detailed-oriented individual to join the department's Bureau of County Audits as an Assistant Director. This position is eligible for student loan forgiveness and provides excellent health, savings, and retirement benefits. The biggest benefit of all is the positive impact you will create when you join out team's mission to make Pennsylvania stronger by improving government accountability, transparency, and the effective use of taxpayer dollars!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The DAG is looking to fill an Assistant Director position with in the Bureau of County Audits. As an Assistant Director, you will assist the Director in overseeing day-to-day bureau operations and auditing processes. Within this role, you will have the opportunity to motivate and empower bureau-wide teamwork and act as a mentor for audit managers, supervisors, and staff for professional development. The Bureau of County Audits are involved in the following types of audits :

District Courts and County Row Offices - Pennsylvania's 516 district courts and 429 county row offices collect fines, costs, fees, taxes, and surcharges. A portion of those collections are remitted to the Commonwealth and the bureau determines whether the offices properly assessed and remitted the funds due.

Liquid Fuels Examinations - A portion of state taxes on liquid fuels (such as gasoline and diesel) is shared with counties and municipalities. The funds must be used to maintain and repair streets, roads, and bridges in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations. The bureau determines whether the counties and municipalities properly reported their expenditure of the funds and complied with regulations.

Children and Youth Services - The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) provides funds to counties for the care of at-risk children. The counties report their expenditure of those state funds and related federal and county funds using fiscal reports developed by DHS. The bureau determines whether the expenditures reported are allowable and fairly stated, and whether the counties followed DHS fiscal regulations. DHS is responsible for evaluating the services provided by counties.

Tobacco Settlement Funds - DHS reimburses hospitals for a portion of their costs of providing care to uninsured individuals, with the funding coming from a 1998 multi-state settlement with tobacco companies. The bureau's audits determine whether statistics submitted by hospitals are accurate and individual claims for uninsured patients qualify under the terms of the settlement agreement.

Our ideal candidate will have the ability to :

• Communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Prepare bureau policies and procedures
• Proficiently navigate PC / applications / systems
• Prepare and deliver presentations
• Evaluate and improve program processes
• Create written communication
• Apply strategic goals and objectives

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements :

Additional Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications (not required) :

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Legal Requirements :

How to Apply :

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Department of the Auditor General is committed to policies providing equal opportunity for everyone. Accordingly, all employment decisions are made without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. In addition, department employees are bound by a code of conduct that prohibits any form of harassment, including sexual harassment.

The Department of the Auditor General's DEI program includes recruitment efforts focused on attracting a diverse population of qualified candidates. We are invested in creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where both our present and prospective employees may be authentic. We are dedicated to ensuring our internship and employment opportunities are accessible to all aspiring professionals within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.