EXECUTIVE BRANCH AUDITOR 2

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

This position is located within the Division of Internal Audits of the Governor’s Finance Office in Carson City, NV. Auditors conduct reviews on internal controls and accounts, records, activities, and operations of State agencies to ensure compliance with State and federal rules and regulations and legal requirements and/or proper safeguarding of agency funds. The position also reviews contracts and grants for compliance with State and federal guidelines.

Executive Branch Auditors plan, organize and conduct comprehensive reviews of programs and activities of executive branch agencies in accordance with the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Auditing duties include thorough analysis and evaluation of the agency’s mission, goals and objectives; the efficiency and effectiveness of agency operations; compliance with State and federal laws, regulations and administrative directives; the effectiveness and appropriateness of internal controls; and conformance with best management practices.

Essential Qualifications

Current licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and two years of professional level auditing experience; OR a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting, finance or closely related field and three years of professional auditing experience. At least one year of the experience must have included compliance, financial or performance audits; OR current certification as a Certified Internal Auditor and three years of professional auditing experience in compliance, financial, or performance audits or reviews; OR one year of experience as an Executive Branch Auditor I in Nevada State service to include the above detailed education and/or certification.

Job Duties

Conduct audits of organizational units, programs and functional activities of an assigned executive branch agency; determine the source and extent of information to be reviewed; review and evaluate work processes, procedures manuals, agency mission and policy statements, performance indicators, statistics, records, reports, data management methods, and other information applicable to the scope of the assigned audit.

Conduct comprehensive internal audits which may encompass financial, compliance and performance audits:

• Compliance audits assess the agency’s compliance with State statutes, federal laws and regulations, departmental policies and administrative guidelines. Areas of non-compliance, errors, waste, omissions and conflicts of interest are documented and reported; alleged illegal actions must be reported immediately upon discovery to the Executive Branch Audit Committee as required by statute.
• Performance audits involve a comprehensive review of an agency’s activities to determine how economically, effectively and efficiently its objectives were achieved.
• Financial related audits include the analysis of an agency’s economic activity as measured and reported by accounting methods. Internal control mechanisms are reviewed to ensure appropriate financial management and reporting, the existence of clear audit trails, and separation of critical functions and duties.

Gather audit information and evidence by meeting with agency officials and personnel, interviewing employees at all levels of the organization, and observing and documenting work practices and processes; determine the appropriateness of random or statistical sampling and/or other methodology specific to the audit.

Document audit findings and develop work papers detailing the specific information reviewed, questions raised, and other audit activities; write audit recommendations for correcting unsatisfactory conditions, improving agency or program operations, and reducing cost; describe deficiencies, duplication of effort, lack of compliance with laws and regulations, performance in relation to established measures and criteria, and management practices.

Prepare comprehensive final audit reports describing the scope, approach and findings of the audit; prepare charts, graphs, spreadsheets, summaries and related materials using microcomputer equipment.

Perform follow-up reviews to determine adequacy of corrective actions taken to improve deficient conditions.

Participate in special projects and reviews at the request of management.

Perform related duties as assigned.
Incumbents at this level determine the direction and thrust of the proposed audit effort, plan the scope and theory of the audit, recommend staff required to complete the audit, and develop an audit program. They may work in a lead capacity to lower level auditors and assistants and are responsible for determining specific audit procedures to be used, including statistical sampling and electronic data processing equipment. Incumbent may be required to evaluate the performance of individual auditors assigned to a specific project, but this does not constitute permanent supervisory responsibility. Make oral and written presentations to management during and at the conclusion of the audit, discussing deficiencies and recommending corrective action; prepare formal written reports, expressing opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system, and the efficiency with which activities are completed. Present final audit report to the Executive Branch Audit Committee at the discretion of the Chief of Internal Audits.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.
Detailed knowledge of: general accounting and auditing principles; oral and written communication skills.

Working knowledge of: functions and scope of departments and major divisions within the Executive Branch of State government.

Ability to: plan, organize and implement an audit plan; serve as team leader in the field; provide work direction and guidance to lower level auditors and support staff as assigned; clearly define audit procedures and objectives; develop appropriate methodologies and approaches to meet audit objectives; identify complex and sensitive issues affecting the audit; identify agency deficiencies and recommend corrective action.

RECRUITER CONTACT INFORMATION: Jon Terrazas at j.terrazas@admin.nv.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
  
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
  
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
  
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
  
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
  
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
  
• No Nevada state income tax.
  
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
  
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
  

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .

*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

Closing Date/Time: 3/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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