Auditor

Role Overview

• Review financial statements, audit reports, accounting records, and supporting financial documentation submitted by nonprofit corporations
• Support audit oversight and financial compliance monitoring activities associated with VA-affiliated nonprofit corporations
• Assess financial reporting practices, accounting processes, and compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and financial management requirements
• Participate in on-site reviews, audit activities, compliance assessments, and stakeholder meetings at VA-affiliated nonprofit corporations as required
• Evaluate financial controls and identify risks, discrepancies, weaknesses, or areas requiring corrective action
• Support review and follow-up of audit findings, recommendations, corrective action plans, and remediation activities
• Analyze financial and accounting information and prepare reports, summaries, and recommendations for NPPO leadership
• Assist in evaluating financial management practices and identifying opportunities for process improvement and strengthened internal controls
• Maintain audit tracking tools, financial review documentation, and compliance records
• Coordinate with NPPO staff, nonprofit corporation representatives, auditors, and other stakeholders to support oversight activities
• Support preparation of briefing materials, reports, and presentations related to audit, accounting, and financial management activities
• Provide technical assistance and support regarding financial reporting, accounting documentation, and financial management requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in auditing, accounting, financial management, financial compliance, or financial oversight activities
• Experience reviewing financial statements, audit reports, accounting records, budgets, or financial compliance documentation
• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting practices, and financial management processes
• Experience identifying financial risks, discrepancies, internal control concerns, compliance issues, and recommending corrective actions
• Experience preparing written findings, reports, recommendations, or financial analyses
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS/Yellow Book) and experience applying auditing standards in audit, compliance, or oversight activities
• Ability and willingness to travel up to approximately 50% in support of audit, compliance, and oversight activities
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while managing multiple priorities
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development