Senior Performance Auditor (Legislative Audit Manager)

Anne Arundel County•Anne Arundel County, MD

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About The Position

The Office of the County Auditor seeks a full-time, permanent Senior Performance Auditor (Legislative Audit Manager). This is advanced, highly responsible professional work in governmental auditing and program analysis within the legislative branch of Anne Arundel County Government. The role performs moderately complex performance audits and legislative analysis, including audit and special-review planning, internal-control evaluations, public-program and budget analysis, and evaluations of the effectiveness and costs of County operations. The position is expected to meet high professional and technical standards and represents the County Auditor in meetings with the County Council and principal County officials. The role plans and conducts engagements; researches laws, regulations, governance frameworks, and business processes; analyzes financial information and controls; develops and vets recommendations; and prepares supporting work papers and reports. It also reviews client responses, coordinates with County offices and external oversight bodies, performs budget and legislative analyses, and presents findings and recommendations to County leaders and elected and appointed officials. The target salary range is $125,000–$140,000. A background investigation is required.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major work in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Five or more years of experience in accounting or auditing.
Extensive knowledge of principles, practices, and professional standards, including GAAP, GAAS, and GAGAS.
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to accurately interpret complex financial data.
Must undergo a background investigation.
Applicants with a foreign degree must provide documentation of accreditation and educational equivalency by the close of the announcement.

Nice To Haves

Performance auditing experience involving governmental entities in accordance with GAGAS.
CPA, CIA, CGAP, CIGA, CFE, or related professional certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-engagement planning, including independent research, development of scope and objectives, entrance preparation, and testing approach.
Research and analyze applicable laws, regulations, governance frameworks, and business processes to assess compliance.
Analyze budgets, expenditures, revenue streams, and financial statements to identify trends, anomalies, concerns, and improvement opportunities.
Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, control gaps, and regulatory compliance.
Develop strategies to mitigate risks, strengthen internal controls, and improve operational efficiency, and vet recommendations with process owners.
Prepare work papers and ensure documentation supports testing, conclusions, findings, and recommendations.
Prepare factual, objective reports of engagement results and recommendations for leadership and appropriate stakeholders.
Evaluate audit client responses and recommend appropriate action to determine compliance with recommendations.
Collaborate with Office of the County Auditor staff to facilitate assignments and contribute to project success.
Collaborate with County offices to gather information and prepare or present compliance recommendations.
Coordinate with external oversight bodies as needed to provide assistance or complete projects.
Perform budget analysis, including reviewing financial trends, obtaining support for cost estimates, recommending cost savings, and drafting budget-bill amendments.
Review legislation to assess its financial and policy impact.
Meet with the County Council, County officials, and agency representatives; prepare and present findings and recommendations to elected and appointed officials; attend Council meetings; and respond to Council inquiries.
Perform other duties as assigned.