Legislative Financial Auditor

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Department Information

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment JOIN OUR TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS, WHO COME FROM A VARIETY OF BACKGROUNDS AND ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT IMPROVING COLORADO. WE NEED RESULTS-ORIENTED, FLEXIBLE, CREATIVE TEAM PLAYERS WITH EXCEPTIONAL CRITICAL THINKING AND ANALYTICAL SKILLS, KEEN INVESTIGATIVE INSTINCTS, AND STRONG COMMUNICATION AND PEOPLE SKILLS. The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is a nonpartisan agency in Colorado's Legislative Branch. Our mission is to improve government for the people of Colorado. Our audits and evaluations provide the General Assembly, agencies, and the public with thorough, credible, and impartial assessments of the operation of state programs, the use of state and federal funds, and the effectiveness of the State's tax expenditures (e.g., credits, exemptions, deductions). Management and OSA staff are dedicated professionals who are passionate about good government and produce high-quality work that makes a difference to the State of Colorado and its citizens. If you are the successful candidate for this exciting opportunity you can expect to benefit from:

• Central downtown location by the Capitol Building with transportation reimbursements for parking, and bicycle commuters
• Eco-Pass for public transportation
• Outstanding opportunities for professional development and continued skills training
• Limited travel required
• Engaged and dedicated leadership
• Excellent work-life programs including options for hybrid flexible work schedules
• Employee Wellness program MotivateMe
• BenefiHub state employee discount program
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401 K and 457 plans
• Medical, vision and dental health plans
• Life insurance options
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• Short and long-term disability coverage

• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to programs .

Work Environment Primary 8:00 am - 5:00pm work hours, Monday-Friday Hybrid - staff are required to work in office at least one day a week.

Description of Job

The OSA is looking for a full-time Legislative Financial Auditor who is passionate about improving Colorado and committed to results. We need a creative, flexible, results-oriented team player with strong analytical skills, keen investigative instincts, and exceptional communication and people skills. In the role of Legislative Financial Auditor, you will be expected to:

• Interact with multiple levels of state government to assess government financial performance, stewardship, and operations.
• Analyze large volumes of information and data to evaluate agency financial activities in relation to statutes, regulations, fiscal rules, generally accepted accounting principles, and standards of program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identify possible findings and recommendations in accordance with OSA guidelines.
• Have a strong aptitude for analytical thinking and problem solving, strong organizational, and technology skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to gather and organize information to formulate and support decisions and opinions.
• Effectively communicate at all levels in the organization.
• Have good interpersonal skills to work with diverse teams to achieve win/win solutions.
• Maintain effective working relationships; conflict resolution; self-initiative and self-motivation; and a high aptitude for learning about issues related to state government.
• Demonstrate ability, skills and aptitude to work independently, as well as working effectively as part of an audit team.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent. Preferred Qualifications in addition to Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in Accounting Current Colorado CPA Certificate Highly Desirable Experience:

• Ability to perform highly detailed work
• Knowledge of government auditing standards
• Willingness to serve the OSA in multiple roles on the audit team and within the office
• Commitment to ongoing development of auditing skills
• Understanding of State government structure
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational, time management and resources management skill

Substitutions: Master's degree in accounting can substitute for a bachelor's degree in finance, business or related degree. Progressively responsible work experience in external financial statement auditing specifically in government may substitute for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Conditions of Employment: Must submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment background check. The Office of the State Auditor conducts background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history. State employee transfer applicants must disclose any corrective actions within the last 2 years and must currently be in good standing. Must be a Colorado resident Appeal Rights: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at A standard appeal form is available at: If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: View phone number on us.edajobs.com. Phone: View phone number on us.edajobs.com. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

Supplemental Information

Thank you for your interest. T he following application materials are required for ALL applicants to be considered for the position: Failure to submit required application materials will disqualify you from the recruitment process.

• Cover letter - Your cover letter should provide a summary of why you want to work for the Colorado Office of the State Auditor and why the position of Financial Auditor appeals to you.
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Office of the State Auditor is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Vicky Lane, at View email address on us.edajobs.com or call View phone number on us.edajobs.com