Internal Audit Supervisor

Maryland • Baltimore, MD

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program makes sure all workers in Maryland have paid time off for medical and family reasons. FAMLI is a social insurance system covering 2.6 million workers and 180,000 employers, delivered as a digitally native, public-facing service. The Financial Services Directorate is responsible for establishing and maintaining an efficient financial system, including internal controls and financial procedures, for the FAMLI Division. The Internal Audit Supervisor will work under the Internal Audit Manager to build the auditing function and lead auditing work for the FAMLI Division as a part of the Financial Services Directorate. This position will assist the Internal Audit Manager in working towards the prevention, detection, and elimination of fraud, waste, mismanagement, and corruption within the Division of Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) at the Maryland Department of Labor (MDOL). This function is carried out by planning, coordinating, and supervising the independent appraisal of auditable units of the division, as well as following up on deficiencies identified in audit reports issued by legislative and other external auditors, advising management of findings and recommendations; and conducting special audits as needed. This role involves leading and overseeing the work of internal audit staff.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with 30 credit hours in Accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by 3 credit hours in auditing.
• Four years of experience performing financial and compliance audits of a State agency, grantee, business or other entity.
• Applicants who had met the requirements for admission to the CPA examination prior to July 1, 1974 will be considered to have met the educational requirement.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor or a Master's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience.
• Applicants may substitute one year of professional accounting experience for one year of auditing experience only.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Internal Review classifications or Auditing specialty codes in the Financial or Auditing fields of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of experience leading audit staff and providing guidance and feedback.
• One or more years of experience using electronic work paper such as TeamMate.
• One or more years of experience interpreting and applying Generally Acceptable Auditing Standards (GAAS) or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Value autonomy in your work, strive to achieve mastery in your field, and are energized by working for a mission-driven organization.
• A strong and inclusive leader who works well with people.
• An excellent collaborator.
• Excited about solving complex human and organizational issues.
• An organized person who has experience coordinating complex projects.
• Great at delegating ownership to capable people.

Responsibilities

• Assists with planning, coordination and supervision of internal audits for FAMLI Division, including assessing risk throughout the completion of assignments, as well as annual planning and risk assessment, in compliance with professional standards established by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), and widely accepted auditing standards released by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
• Prepares working papers to ensure that audit goals are accomplished and that adequate, competent, relevant, and meaningful evidence is acquired to document audit findings and conclusions.
• Reviews and approves staff-prepared working papers to ensure that audit goals are accomplished and that adequate, competent, relevant, and meaningful evidence is acquired to document audit findings and conclusions.
• Assists in the preparation of accurate, clear, succinct, and timely audit reports that address findings and related recommendations for submission to the FAMLI.
• Assists in following up and continuing to assess identified deficiencies.
• Assists with review and evaluation of financial system setups and changes prior to implementation. Evaluates workflows. Provide recommendations on internal controls and risk management.
• Evaluates staff performance and provides training for the audit staff.
• Assists with external financial audits.
• Other related duties, as necessary.

Benefits

• Flexible hours and hybrid teleworking
• Paid holidays 12-13 per year
• Generous paid leave package (annual, sick, personal and compensatory leave)
• State Pension ("defined benefit" plan)
• Tax-deferred supplemental retirement savings plans (401(k) and 457)
• Comprehensive, subsidized health, dental and prescription plans with little to no deductibles, free generic prescriptions, and free preventative health services
• Flexible Spending Account plans for Health Care and Daycare
• State Employees Credit Union

What This Job Offers

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