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Quality Control Manager
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking a strategic audit leader to oversee the quality of governmental audits organization-wide. This role is responsible for planning, reviewing, and providing expert guidance on complex financial, performance, and attestation engagements to ensure compliance with professional standards, legal requirements, and internal policies. The Quality Control Manager leads a team of professionals and plays a critical role in shaping audit quality, developing talent, and driving continuous improvement across audit operations. This position has broad discretion and autonomy, with limited travel requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Serve as the organization's subject matter expert in Government Auditing Standards, governmental accounting standards, and related professional frameworks.
  • Conduct technical reviews of complex audit documentation to ensure quality, compliance, completeness, consistency, and adherence to applicable statutes and internal policies.
  • Monitor, interpret, and communicate updates to auditing standards, federal requirements, and emerging issues to leadership and staff.
  • Assess risks and identify high-impact issues using both internal and external data to support strategic audit planning and resource allocation.
  • Lead, mentor, and support quality control staff through clear goal-setting, feedback, and performance management.
  • Develop and implement audit quality policies, procedures, and annual work plans aligned with the mission and strategic goals of the organization.
  • Drive innovation in audit methodology and processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Design and deliver training and presentations to internal teams and external stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with leadership to align quality control functions with the broader mission and strategic direction of the organization.
Position: Quality Control Manager
Organization: Texas State Auditor's Office
Location: Austin,  TX 
United States
Salary: $93,000 - $185,500/yr
Posting Start Date: 5/13/2025
Date Posted: 5/13/2025
Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Certification
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, public administration, business administration, or a related field is required. Master’s degree or completion of post-graduate coursework in auditing, quality assurance, or public policy is preferred.
  • CPA or CIA required.
Experience
  • 5–10+ years of experience in auditing, accounting, program evaluation, policy analysis, or research/data analysis.
  • At least 6 years of experience in reviewing audit documentation for adherence to auditing standards and internal policies.
  • Prior supervisory or management experience required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
  • Government Auditing Standards and accounting frameworks.
  • Statutory, regulatory, and procedural requirements applicable to state agencies and higher education institutions.
  • Statewide financial systems (e.g., CAPPS, USAS, USPS).
  • Risk assessment methodologies and strategic planning.
  • Human resources and performance management best practices.
Skills and Abilities:
  • Expert-level ability to review complex audit documentation and detect deviations from standards.
  • Strong analytical, research, and critical thinking skills.
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver technical content to diverse audiences.
  • Proven ability to lead and manage high-performing teams.
  • Skilled in developing policies, procedures, and strategies to drive audit excellence.
  • Proficient in project management, change management, and process improvement.
Status: This listing expires on: 7/12/2025
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Organization Information
Name:
Texas State Auditor's Office
Address:
1501 N. Congress Avenue

Austin,  TX 78701
United States
Email:
humanresources@sao.texas.gov
Phone:
512-936-9500
Fax:
512-936-9400
Contact:
Janet Milkovic

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