Forensic Audit Manager
State of Ohio • Ohio • Full Time
Posted on Fri, Sep 18, 2026
The Office of the Auditor of State (AOS) receives many allegations of fraud. The result of these allegations may result in execution of an investigative audit by the AOS Special Investigations Unit. A forensic audit is performed by forensic auditors and law enforcement officials for the purpose of pursuing and prosecuting fraud and corruption where it exists in Ohio's government entities.
What we’re looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
- 3 or more years experience in external audit environment
- Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license.
- Experience with governmental financial accounting, reporting, and auditing is desirable and experience in fraud examination is a plus
- Professional Certification as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Fraud Examiner is a plus
The AOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the AOS to prohibit discrimination and harassment of applicants and employees, due to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability, age (40 years or older), veteran status or military status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a nursing mother, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent. Discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation will not be tolerated.
That’s it! So, if you want to join an agency with a friendly work environment, competitive salaries, rapid advancement opportunities, create your own work schedule, have part of your education paid for, and the opportunity to work on behalf of Ohio taxpayers, then the Ohio Auditor of State is right for you.
What will you be doing?
SIU is seeking candidates to fill a Forensic Audit Manager (FAM) vacancy. The FAM is responsible for implementing forensic audit plans within the geographic region to which they are assigned. Forensic Audits are conducted on public entities that have committed fraud with taxpayer dollars. This includes but is not limited to obtaining an understanding of client internal controls and financial procedures, implementing AOS approach for performing forensic audits, executing fraud detection techniques, preparing audit summaries, and preparing audit comments and findings.
Location:
The SIU is currently seeking to fill one vacancy throughout the Northeast Region of Ohio. Case assignments will mostly be in the following counties\: Cuyahoga, Lorain, Medina, Summit, Portage, Geauga, Lake, Ashtabula and Trumbull.
Why work for the Auditor of State?
Working for the AOS will allow you to pursue justice in the government sector. Here are just a few of the incredible benefits that the AOS has to offer\:
· Flexible work schedules and locations
· Professional exam reimbursement
· Excellent benefits and retirement plan
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $118,000–$158,000 per year (median ~$135,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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