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Audit Manager

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of Transportation

Fresh

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$77,379 - $117,497

per year

Closes

March 9, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This Audit Manager role involves leading a team of auditors to plan and conduct reviews within the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and for related external groups, ensuring everything follows laws and uses public funds wisely.

You'll develop staff skills, monitor their work for quality, and track how recommendations are put into action to reduce risks.

It's a great fit for experienced auditors with leadership background who enjoy improving government operations and have some accounting education.

Key Requirements

  • One year as an Audit Specialist Supervisor, Auditor Supervisor, or Audit Specialist 3 (or equivalent federal title)
  • Three years of auditing experience plus four years in accounting or additional auditing, including one year of supervisory experience in accounting or auditing
  • Fifteen college-level credits in accounting
  • Ability to develop and monitor annual audit plans for compliance and efficiency
  • Experience supervising audit staff, reviewing work papers, and ensuring adherence to audit standards
  • Willingness to travel, including overnight, within Pennsylvania districts 2, 3, 5, 6, and 8
  • Full-time schedule (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday) with potential part-time telework after probation

Full Job Description

Looking for a thrilling job where you can lead a team of auditors? The Bureau of Fiscal Management at the Department of Transportation is currently hiring an Audit Manager.

In this role, you will be in charge of organizing and overseeing the work of a skilled audit staff, conducting audits not only within the Department of Transportation but also for external organizations that have ties with the Department.

Do not miss out on this opportunity, apply now and discover the exciting prospects that await you!

Requirements

As an Audit Manager, you will be responsible for the development and monitoring of the annual audit plan to ensure compliance and improve the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of operations where the Department of Transportation are subject to a variety of federal, state and agency laws, regulations and policies and differ by operations methods, mission, and objectives.

Work includes developing audit staff to implement the annual audit plan, ensuring audits conform to audit standards and policies; and ensuring identified recommendations are monitored for implementation.

You will be expected to monitor audit staff, including all audit work papers and conclusions, for audit report issuance. All work is reviewed by the Audit Chief.

In addition, you will also be responsible for developing staff to adequately complete the work for our annual audit plan which ultimately mitigates the risk for the Department and ensures that taxpayer dollars are spent appropriately.


Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.


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.
  • The position will be headquartered in a district or county office closest to the selected candidate's home that meets needs and has available space. This includes all counties within the following districts: 2, 3, 5, 6 and 8.
  • This position requires travel, including overnight. Travel expenses will be paid.
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time upon successful completion of probationary period .

    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.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • One year experience as an Audit Specialist Supervisor, Auditor Supervisor, or Audit Specialist 3 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
  • Three years of auditing experience and four years of accounting and/or additional auditing work including or supplemented by one year of supervisory accounting or account auditing experience; and fifteen (15) college level credits in accounting; or
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes fifteen (15) college level credits in accounting, and three years of auditing experience including or supplemented by one year supervisory accounting or accounting auditing experience.


Other Requirements:

  • You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

  • 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.

  • 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.

    Additional Information

    • Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
    • Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
    • Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
    • You must provide complete and accurate information or:
      • your score may be lower than deserved.
      • you may be disqualified.
    • You may only apply/test once for this posting.
    • Your results will be provided via email.

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    Posted on NEOGOV: 2/23/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/23/2026

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