Accountant/Auditor Lead/Senior (Compliance & Audit Team), Grade 25

Montgomery County • 401 Hungerford Dr Rockville MD 20850 USA, MD

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position will lead and conduct complex fiscal reviews and compliance audits that strengthen internal controls, ensure regulatory alignment, and support accurate financial reporting across the Department. Duties include, but are not limited to: Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. Prepare budget modification report and Sub vendor 440 reporting. Plan and conduct compliance reviews, audits, and assessments to evaluate adherence to policies, procedures, regulations, and internal controls. Identify, assess, and report compliance risks, control gaps, and process improvement opportunities. Monitor regulatory requirements and organizational policies to ensure ongoing compliance. Develop audit findings, recommendations, and reports for management and key stakeholders. Track and follow up on corrective actions to ensure timely resolution of audit and compliance issues. Telework: This position may be eligible for limited hybrid telework after the initial training period and in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting; or a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Public Administration or a related field with a major of accounting coursework.
• Considerable (four (4) years) professional experience in financial accounting, auditing or business administration field.
• Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) may be substituted for a degree in Accounting or a major in Accounting.
• Completion of a pre-employment Medical History Form to assess your ability to safely perform the essential duties of the role.
• Filing a Financial Disclosure Statement and you will be required to disclose information about your financial affairs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting internal audits or compliance reviews.
• Experience performing risk assessments or evaluating internal controls.
• Experience reviewing financial documents, invoices, contracts, or sub-vendor (SV440) reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Experience preparing or reviewing audited financial statements (AFS) or agreed-upon procedures (AUP) documentation.
• Experience using financial systems or ERP tools to analyze or reconcile financial data.
• Experience communicating audit findings, compliance issues, or recommendations to management or stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Prepare budget modification report and Sub vendor 440 reporting.
• Plan and conduct compliance reviews, audits, and assessments to evaluate adherence to policies, procedures, regulations, and internal controls.
• Identify, assess, and report compliance risks, control gaps, and process improvement opportunities.
• Monitor regulatory requirements and organizational policies to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Develop audit findings, recommendations, and reports for management and key stakeholders.
• Track and follow up on corrective actions to ensure timely resolution of audit and compliance issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior