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School Finance Manager for the Public Funds Division, Department of Audit 2026-01022

State of Wyoming

State of Wyoming

Accounting & Finance
Cheyenne, WY, USA
Posted on Apr 9, 2026

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled


GENERAL DESCRIPTION:


We are looking for a mission-driven, dynamic individual committed to professionalism, accuracy, and transparency. In this position you will mentor and manage a professional staff, foster continuous growth, and encourage collaboration. You will also oversee complex workflows while ensuring audit engagements align with Government (GAGAS) and AICPA standards. If you are ready to elevate your career and lead a team of dedicated professionals, we want to meet you.

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Human Resource Contact: Candice Dillmon 307-777-5312 candice.dillmon@wyo.gov


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.


  • Supervision of professional audit staff by providing direction, instruction, counseling, and guidance.
  • Supervision of audits and projects such as the conduct of independent compliance and performance and operation audits of school districts, state, and local governmental entities.
  • Supervision of audits with multiple and diverse accounting systems, computer systems, database systems, and operating and personnel policies and procedures with each audit to protect public funds in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Review work performed by professional staff.
  • Annually perform risk analyses and create audit schedules.
  • Must be able to testify before a Board or in court.
  • Provide training/public appearances.

Qualifications


PREFERENCES:


Professional Certification--CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, or other certification related to auditing.


KNOWLEDGE:


  • Direct supervision of up to 8 people with indirect supervision of up to 12 people.
  • Assign projects to auditors and monitor the progress of audits and projects.
  • Create objectives for audits or projects.
  • Address complex problems faced in the field by audit teams.
  • Conduct analysis of audit work papers and reports to ensure they achieve objectives.
  • Follows standards and determine that audit work papers can stand alone and ensure work papers support conclusions, synopsis, and reports.
  • Recommend changes or improvements and approve the sufficiency and adequacy of audit evidence.
  • Identify factors indicating risk levels in audit entities and identify entities of greater risk levels.
  • Prepare audit schedule and modify as needed assigning personnel and set timelines.
  • Respond to citizens, entity staff and officials, and other persons' complaints, questions, issues, or matters that could indicate risk.
  • Defend your own work as well as the work of others in a judicial setting, deposition, or other formal hearing.
  • Defend issues relating to division policies and procedures.
  • Ensure staff is prepared to testify.
  • Review changed statutes and professional standards and update policies, procedures, manuals, and standard audit programs in compliance.
  • Keep current on accounting standards (GASB) to determine whether entities are in compliance with GAAP.
  • Participate in the establishment, implementation, and reporting of division goals and strategic plans.
  • Research laws, statutes, constitution, accounting, and auditing pronouncements and guidance to provide answers to public entities, officials of state agencies, staff, citizens, and Certified Public Accountants and share best practices.
  • Provide training to public entities on auditing, accounting, or reporting issues.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)
Experience:
2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Auditing) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Supervising Auditor
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
5-7 years of progressive work experience (typically in Auditing) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Supervising Auditor
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None

Necessary Special Requirements


PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:


Travel is required; must have a valid driver's license.


NOTES: (This section is used for recruitment purposes.)


  • FLSA: Exempt

Supplemental Information


Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.