The Pennsylvania Treasury Department is an independent agency led by the elected State Treasurer and one of the largest state treasuries in the country, serving as custodian of more than $150 billion. Treasury plays a critical role in state government operations, acting as the custodian, investor, and disburser of funds for nearly all state agencies. Treasury also offers a wide range of programs and services to Pennsylvania families, including the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program; the PA ABLE Savings Program for people with disabilities; and our work to return more than $4 billion of Unclaimed Property to its rightful owners. A wealth of information is available at www.patreasury.gov.
This position guides audit operations and supports the accuracy of financial reviews across the agency. The role focuses on supervision, quality control, and analysis of complex financial information. As a Senior Audit Manager, you will perform the following duties:
- Team Leadership: Direct a staff of audit personnel and support their growth through training and coaching
- Quality Reviews: Oversee quality control checks and address findings with staff
- Audit Planning: Develop the annual audit plan and update manuals to reflect operational changes
- Document Review: Examine expenditure documents and resolve errors before final processing
- Issue Analysis: Review complex invoices and contracts and recommend improvements to policies and controls
- Report Preparation: Prepare written reports that explain issues and propose solutions
Join our supportive and collaborative work environment and take advantage of the opportunities for professional growth, development, as well as the option for full-time telework.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
- Certification as a Public Accountant and five years conducting the financial review of documents for compliance with federal and state laws, rules and regulations and two years in a supervisory capacity.
- A Master's degree in Accounting or a related field may be substituted for one year of general work experience.
Conditions of Employment:
- This position requires maintenance of a valid CPA license.
Additional Requirements:
- You must have extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- You must have experience using Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Teams, Co-Pilot and Outlook or the ability to learn relevant software to perform job duties.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
- Experience and/or knowledge of the principles of auditing and government accounting
- Experience prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines effectively and in assigned timeframes
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently on assignments
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
How to Apply:
- Your application must include a resume.
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
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 Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate 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. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.