Chief Deputy Auditor
At a glance
C-Suite Audit & Controls role at Jackson County. Kansas City · full-time · $87,588 base.
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What you'll do
- Step in to manage the Audit Department when the County Legislative Auditor is away
- Review the audit program with the County Auditor and staff when directed
- With the County Auditor’s support, set the focus and report type for each audit
- Attend meetings on behalf of the County Legislative Auditor during their absence
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration with an accounting emphasis
- Four years of related work in public accounting or a government audit office
- A valid driver’s license or other government-issued identification, kept current
- You must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening
Who this fits
This role suits an experienced public accounting or government audit professional ready to lead the department when the County Legislative Auditor is absent. A CPA license is preferred but not required. The position is based in Kansas City, and the listed salary is $87,588 per year.
From the employer
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Department: Legislative Auditor
Grade: 310NM
Salary: $87,588/year
Job Duties:
- Responsible for management of the Audit Department in the absence of the County Legislative Auditor.
- Discusses audit program with County Auditor and remainder of Audit staff as instructed by the County Auditor.
- Determines the direction and thrust of an audit effort, i.e. the audit report to be Financial, Operational, Program, Special Investigation, Informational and/or Statistical with support of the County Auditor.
- Attends meetings and serves as his/her representative, during absence of the County Legislative Auditor.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (emphasis in Accounting) from an accredited college or university.
- Four years of related work experience in Public Accounting or a government auditing office.
- Certified Public Accountant License preferred but not required.
- Must possess/maintain valid Driver's License or other government-issue identification.
- Must submit to/pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.
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