About Us
The Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) a cabinet-level agency within the executive branch of the Ohio state government. The director of ODA is a member of the Governor’s cabinet, serving as principal advisor and advocate for 2.8 million older adults and their families. Through services, supports, and activities that cover a wide spectrum of issues, ODA strives to achieve its mission to foster sound public policy, research, and initiatives that benefit older Ohioans.
ODA is the federally designated agency responsible for developing and administering multi-year state plans that advocate for, and provide assistance to, older Ohioans and their families. In addition to the centralized functions, the agency designates and contracts with community providers and a network of 12 Area Agencies on Aging, who manage a wide array of federal and state-funded supportive services. These services assist older adults to live as independently as possible; promote healthy aging and active community involvement; and support family members in their vital care giving role.
To promote the agency’s vision of Ohio – the best place to age in the nation, ODA actively collaborates with consumers, stakeholders from key associations, government, and the public. The independent Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman and the Board of Executives of Long-Term Services and Supports are also located within ODA.
Our core values are:
- Promote Independence- Provide resources that foster independence and autonomy throughout the lifespan.
- Empower Communities- Deliver sustainable, relevant solutions that empower communities to act within the best interest of their elders.
- Challenge Ageism- Promote new perspectives of aging that challenge the traditional declinist narrative.
- Advocate for Excellence- Advocate with and for Ohio’s elders to ensure their voices are heard and their needs are met.
- Engage in Innovation- Engage the aging network by staying innovative, flexible, and attentive to the evolving needs of our partners and stakeholders.
To learn more about the Ohio Department of Aging and our programs visit our website .
About the Division
TheFiscal Division monitors the programs, services and administrative entities that receive funding through the department. Fiscal staff ensure compliance with applicable regulations, statutes and policies; process payments to vendors and subrecipients, and manage the department’s administrative resources, purchasing, revenue, travel and inventory. They also track spending, prepare and monitor the biennial budget, manage the grants process for funds passed through the department, and monitor the fiscal processes of the department’s grant subrecipients.
About the Role
ODA is looking for a strategic audit professional to serve asthe agency’sCompliance Monitor.This position will work under direction of the Compliance Project Manager to perform audits of programs administered by agencies or other parties subject to ODA oversight. This position will be required to understand audit frameworks and apply it to agency standards. This is a hybrid eligible position with manager approval; up to three days from home with two days in the Columbus office.
Key functions ofthis position include but are not limited to:
- Assists with the development of the annual audit scope, procedures, schedule, and corresponding implementation tools. This includes research and analysis of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and agency policies.
- Ensures subrecipients, such as Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), are complying with requirements, contracts, and agreements.
- Conducts on-site and/or desk audits throughout Ohio (which may require overnight stays ~5 times a year). This includes gathering information, conducting interviews, performing financial analysis, preparing workpapers or related audit materials, and summarizing results, findings, recommendations.
- Assists with the implementation and coordination of procedures to ensure audits/monitoring areas are completed accurately, completely, and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
- Provides technical assistance to subrecipients (i.e., recommendations for internal control improvement and implementing corrective action). This includes conducting entrance and exit conferences, responding to inquiries concerning audits and monitoring reviews, or assisting with training to promote best practices.
For more in-depth job duties, please click here to view the position description.
About You
Our ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge and experience:
- Accounting
- Auditing Standards and Procedures
- Communicating routine and sensitive information
- Data analytics and applicable software (e.g., spreadsheets, databases, word)
- Working cooperatively within a team
Experience with Agency Policies and Procedures, Government Structure and Process, and/or Public Relations is valued.
Ability to:
- Provide effective customer service
- Take initiative & implement innovative ideas
- Be accountable for one’s actions or inactions
- Embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
- Seek continuous educational opportunities
Qualifications
Completion of undergraduate core coursework in accounting, business administration, computer science or related field; 24 mos. exp. in auditing or accounting which must have included 12 mos. auditing exp. in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies &/or procedures as specified on agency position description.
-Or 4 yrs. exp. in auditing or accounting which must have included 2 yrs. auditing exp. in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies &/or procedures as specified on agency position description.
-Or 12 mos. exp. as External Auditor 1, 66461.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.