Chief Deputy Auditor

Jackson County Missouri

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Kansas City, MO Until 8/23/2026 First posted March 17, 2026 Last posted March 17, 2026
Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Department: Legislative Auditor

Grade: 310NM

Salary: $87,588/year

Job Duties:

  • Responsible for management of the Audit Department in the absence of the County Legislative Auditor.
  • Discusses audit program with County Auditor and remainder of Audit staff as instructed by the County Auditor.
  • Determines the direction and thrust of an audit effort, i.e. the audit report to be Financial, Operational, Program, Special Investigation, Informational and/or Statistical with support of the County Auditor.
  • Attends meetings and serves as his/her representative, during absence of the County Legislative Auditor.

Minimum Qualifications:   

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (emphasis in Accounting) from an accredited college or university.
  • Four years of related work experience in Public Accounting or a government auditing office.
  • Certified Public Accountant License preferred but not required.
  • Must possess/maintain valid Driver's License or other government-issue identification.
  • Must submit to/pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! 

About this role

Summary

Manage audit department, oversee audit programs, represent department in absence of auditor.

Job title

Chief Deputy Auditor

Experience level

4+ years

Industry

government

Location requirements

Kansas City, MO; remote work not specified.

Salary

$87,588/year

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

accountingfinancebusiness administrationpublic accountingaudit

Preferred skills

CPA

Specializations

government accountingpublic auditingfinancial reporting
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Kansas City, MO, USA

Work arrangement unknown City