Performance Auditor

Announcement Number: 2145101994

NEVADA LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU
AUDIT DIVISION

PERFORMANCE AUDITOR
Las Vegas, Nevada
Salary up to $137,954 (employee/employer paid retirement plan)

The Legislative Counsel Bureau (LCB) is seeking a diverse pool of qualified applicants for the
position of Performance Auditor within the Audit Division. The LCB is a nonpartisan, legislative
service agency that provides professional, technical and administrative support to the Nevada
Legislature, which convenes biennially in odd-numbered years for 120-day sessions and for rare
special sessions during the interim periods. The Audit Division supports the Nevada Legislature
by meticulously reviewing financial records and operational practices to ensure transparency,
compliance and effective utilization of taxpayer funds in state government. This is a full-time
position located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Position Description: Under the general supervision of the Audit Manager, the Performance
Auditor will provide objective analyses of state agency and school district operations to enhance
effectiveness, efficiency and internal controls. The Performance Auditor will initially report to a
lead auditor and have the potential to advance, after gaining experience, to a lead auditor role,
overseeing all phases of performance audits and managing staff. Responsibilities of the
Performance Auditor may include, without limitation:
• Providing impartial analyses of state agency and school district operations;
• Conducting individual audit assignments lasting approximately 6-12 months;
• Working with a diverse team on various projects;
• Conducting on-site field audits to review records and gain insight into the processes and
operations of state agencies and school districts; and
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Please see our website for more information related to the Audit Division.

Minimum Qualifications: The Performance Auditor will be selected with special preference given
to the candidate's training, experience and aptitude in the field of auditing or accounting. A qualified
candidate must have: (1) a CPA or CIA license; or (2) a master's degree in accounting, business
administration, public administration or a related field; or (3) the capability to acquire such a license
or degree within the first year of employment.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
• Effective use of qualitative and quantitative analytical skills to solve problems, analyze
issues and identify solutions;
• Critical thinking;
• The ability to effectively communicate with tact and persuasion, both verbally and in
writing;
• The capacity to ask difficult questions;
• The ability to research and analyze various forms of data;
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• The ability to adapt to new processes and changing environments;
• Proficiency in formulating non-partisan solutions; and
• Collaboration with diverse team members, maintaining cooperative working relationships
both inside and outside the LCB.
Salary: The annual salary for this position is based upon a Grade 43, which has a salary range of
$91,496 to $137,954 under the employee/employer-paid retirement option. An employer-paid
contribution plan is also available with a reduced salary in lieu of an employee contribution. Actual
starting salary will be based on experience.

Benefits: The benefits include the accrual of paid annual leave and sick leave, health insurance
and membership in the state's retirement plan. For additional information on the retirement options
and benefits, please visit the Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada. For a description
of the current health, dental and vision benefits, please visit the Nevada Public Employees'
Benefits Program. Other optional benefits are also available, including a deferred compensation
program.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The work is performed in a typical office environment with a hybrid work
schedule available. Overtime may be required during legislative sessions and certain other periods
as necessary to meet the demands of the Legislature. Occasional in-state travel may be required.
Such travel may be outside normal business hours.

APPLICATION PROCESS: All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by
submitting a LCB Employment Application, cover letter, college transcripts and current resume
via email to LCBHR-jobs@lcb.state.nv.us or by mail to:

Legislative Counsel Bureau
Attn: Human Resources
401 S. Carson Street
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4747

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and the application period will remain open until
the position is filled. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to submit their applications as
soon as possible. Hiring may occur at any time during the recruitment process.

The successful candidate must undergo a background check.

The Legislative Counsel Bureau is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin or ancestry, age,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, domestic
partnership, political affiliation, genetic information, or compensation history, or any other
characteristic protected by applicable law. The Legislative Counsel Bureau will not tolerate
discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics, nor will it tolerate
unlawful retaliation. Applicants may contact LCBHR@lcb.state.nv.us to request reasonable
accommodations to participate in the hiring process and will not be disqualified from
consideration based upon such requests.

(Revised 8/8/2024)

Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied

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