*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS - Under a recent change to the rules, an applicant's relevant experience now counts towards formal education degrees referenced in the posting See Per 405.1.

18 Months of additional relevant experience = Associate's degree

36 Months of additional relevant experience = Bachelor's degree

54 Months of additional relevant experience = Master's degree

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, Division for Behavioral Health has a full time vacancy for Internal Auditor III. This is a grant-funded position and is subject to renew every two years.

SUMMARY:

Performs professional field audits and analysis of annual financial and program reports from contracted providers funded in whole or in part by the State Opioid Response (SOR) grant through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to assure compliance with Federal grant program requirements and State regulations, program quality and contract expectations. Makes program recommendations to leadership based on analysis of gathered data.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Analyzes and reviews regular program and cost reports, including financial and statistical data, submitted by contracted providers of services to assure compliance with Federal and State Program reporting requirements and program quality measures and outcomes based on the funding strategic plan. Prepares reports and recommendations for the SOR Director.

Conducts professional on-site field audits of the financial, clinical and other program related records of contracted providers to ensure accuracy and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and State and Federal laws, rules, and policies.

Analyzes and reviews the Federal funding policies and procedures, as well as Federal and State laws and rules, and emerging behavioral health best practices, specifically in relation to opioid use disorder, stimulant use disorders and co-occurring mental health condition to ensure that grant expectations are met. Makes recommendations to changes in internal policy, as required.

Communicates by meetings, telephone an/or written letter with providers or their accounting/legal representative to obtain information necessary to complete audits, to resolve disputed audit findings or explain and interpret relevant State or Federal laws, regulations, and/or policies.

Collaborates with other members of audit and program quality teams to direct, monitor, and control progress of desk reviews and field audits.

Collaborates with internal SOR team to ensure consistency in program expectation, Federal reporting, and data collection. Performs audits and implements corrective action, as required, to ensure vendors are in compliance with their contract requirements in conjunction with Finance, the individual program, and data coordinator. .

Provides ongoing supervision and oversight to all SOR funded vendors relating to agency or subrecipient accounting, program, and financial records.

Conducts independent site visits and report analysis to ensure that contracted providers are accurately reporting to the Department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with a major in accounting or business administration. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience: Four years' experience in accounting or auditing work, including three years of consultative, supervisory or administrative experience in the field of auditing. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

License/Certification: Valid driver’s license and/or access to transportation for use in statewide travel.

PREFERRED WORK TRAITS: Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and related business software applications. Familiarity with the health care sector preferred.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.

For further information please contact Jennifer Sabin, Executive Agency Manager, Jennifer.A.Sabin@DHHS.NH.GOV, 603-534-0033.

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 14.53% of pay

Other Benefits:

o Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

o Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

o State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

o Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

o $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low cost group life insurance

o Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

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