Accountant/Auditor Supervisor, Grade N26

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

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services is hiring an Accountant/Auditor Supervisor for its Compliance and Audit Office. The office supports accountability and organizational performance through internal and external audits, contract compliance and monitoring, financial and operational reviews, risk assessment, and process improvement. It works with programs and leadership to strengthen internal controls, improve processes, promote sound financial and operational practices, mitigate risk, and steward public resources. The supervisor serves as a subject matter expert for assigned service areas and guides staff and stakeholders on compliance, internal controls, contracts, policies, and operational risks. The role supervises and develops staff, leads audits and compliance reviews, assesses risk, oversees workplans and deliverables, and communicates findings and recommendations. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field with a major in accounting coursework. A CPA certification may substitute for the accounting degree or major. Limited telework of up to three days per week may be available after the initial training period, and the candidate must be able to work off-site. The position requires completion of a pre-employment medical history form and filing a Financial Disclosure Statement.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting; or a bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field with a major in accounting coursework.
For a related degree, submit a college transcript confirming completion of accounting coursework; failure to do so may result in disqualification.
Considerable professional experience (five years) in financial accounting, auditing, or business administration at the full performance level, or two years performing work as a senior-level accountant and/or auditor.
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification may substitute for a degree in accounting or a major in accounting.
Ability to work off-site.
Completion of a pre-employment Medical History Form to assess ability to safely perform the essential duties.
File a Financial Disclosure Statement.

Nice To Haves

Experience communicating complex audit, financial, or compliance matters to management, contractors, program staff, or other stakeholders.
Experience reviewing contracts, budgets, financial records, invoices, or supporting documentation for compliance with applicable requirements.
Experience supervising, leading, or mentoring professional staff in a union or non-union environment.
Experience personally conducting or leading a financial, operational, contract, or compliance audit or review.

Responsibilities

Serve as the subject matter expert for assigned service areas, providing guidance on compliance, internal controls, contracts, policies, and operational risks.
Supervise, mentor, and develop staff; assign and prioritize work; review work products; provide constructive feedback; and promote professional growth and accountability.
Conduct contract reviews, compliance assessments, and risk assessments to identify financial, operational, contractual, and internal-control risks.
Lead and coordinate internal and external audits, compliance reviews, and Sub-vendor 440 reconciliations, including findings, recommendations, and corrective actions.
Oversee workplans, task execution, resource allocation, deliverables, and performance reporting to ensure quality and timely completion.
Build and maintain working relationships with internal teams, contractors, auditors, and external stakeholders through effective communication, collaboration, diplomacy, and professionalism.
Lead kick-off and status meetings, communicating expectations, progress, risks, findings, and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
Use sound judgment, critical thinking, problem-solving, adaptability, and attention to detail when addressing complex or sensitive compliance matters.
Provide training, coaching, and technical assistance, fostering knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Manage competing priorities with organization, initiative, discretion, and professionalism while maintaining accuracy, integrity, and accountability.
Perform related duties as required.