Auditor 9-12 (-064)

**This position currently offers a Signing Bonus**

An initial $1,250 when hired and an additional $1,250 Retention Bonus after completing one year of satisfactory service.

The Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is seeking individuals to work in public service as Auditors in its Office of Insurance Licensing, Investigations, and Audits. This is an opportunity to build a lifelong career doing work that truly matters – helping to protect consumers and maintaining public confidence in Michigan’s insurance industry.
 
The right candidates will serve an important role in Michigan’s insurance sector ensuring sound business practices, offering guidance, and protecting Michigan consumers. You will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing the business practices of insurance agencies and premium finance companies to identify potential or existing areas of concern, determine the causes of any deficiencies, and assist in resolving those issues. Auditors also play an important role in determining needed enforcement action and ensuring transparency through audit reporting activities.
 
 The ideal candidates will have:

• The drive to serve the people of the State of Michigan and make a difference in the insurance and financial services industries.
• The ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-tech environment while demonstrating sound professional judgment and decision-making.
• A curious and analytical mind capable of analyzing financial performance, identifying, and assessing risks, developing solutions, and supporting conclusions.
• The ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively both orally and in writing.
• The desire to work closely with colleagues and senior leaders to solve problems.
• The ability to work well independently and within a team.
• The willingness to travel with some travel requiring overnight stay.

Other job features:
 

• Participation in webinars, conference calls, and employee development training.
• DIFS is looking for a team member who has an interest in helping others, who wants to learn and grow as a professional, and who wants to enjoy all the exciting things life in Michigan has to offer. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
• This position provides competitive pay, retirement, health, vision, and dental benefits.

 
For more information about this posting, click HERE (Download PDF reader) (Auditor 9-11) or HERE (Download PDF reader) (Auditor 12)

Work Location:  This is an in-person position based in Lansing, Michigan, with the possibility of a hybrid work schedule where you would work from home up to three days per week, following a training period if approved.
 
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and a copy of official college transcripts. In addition, please supply a two-page writing sample communicating audit findings to an audit client. Make sure to include a proposal of actions to be taken by the client.  Be sure to redact confidential client information.  If you do not have a sample communicating audit findings, include a two-page writing sample of a professional nature.
 
An "official college transcript" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed, and the Registrar’s signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, as long as it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcripts directly to DIFS.
 
Failure to attach the requested documents may result in your application being screened out.
 DIFS is a Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly Employer, committed to recruiting, training, and retaining veterans and their spouses.

Required Education and Experience

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in accounting.

Experience

Auditor 9
No specific type or amount is required.

Auditor 10
One year of professional experience auditing accounting, financial, and operations records equivalent to an Auditor 9.

Auditor P11
Two years of professional experience auditing accounting, financial, and operations records equivalent to an Auditor, including one year equivalent to an Auditor 10.

Auditor 12
Three years of professional experience auditing accounting, financial, and operations records equivalent to an Auditor, including one year equivalent to an Auditor P11.

Alternate Education and Experience

Alternate Education and Experience

Auditor 9 - 12

Possession of a bachelor’s degree with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: finance, economics, information systems, business analytics, data analytics, statistics, quantitative methods, data science, or management may be substituted for the education for agency positions responsible for internal auditing or Office of Auditor General positions responsible for auditing.

Possession of a Certified Internal Auditor certification or a Certified Information System Auditor certification may be substituted for one year of experience at the P11 level for positions responsible for internal auditing.

Possession of a Certified Management Accountant certification (CMA) may be substituted for six months of experience at the P11 level.

Possession of a Certified Public Accountant certification (CPA) may be substituted for one year of Auditor experience.

Additional Requirements and Information

Some jobs may require that the employee possess a Certified Public Accountant certification (CPA).
 

Certain positions may be assigned subclass codes and individuals appointed must possess the required specialized experience.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/Auditor.pdf (Download PDF reader)