Deputy Chief, Internal Controls & ERM Audit

MCA General Administration; Maryland; On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Cannabis Administration in Linthicum seeks an Administrator IV to establish and lead internal controls, audit, and enterprise risk management functions. You will assess current operations, identify risks, and develop strategic frameworks for organization-wide implementation.

The role includes expanding internal audit and quality assurance activities and ensuring MCA's readiness for external audits, including those by the Office of Legislative Audits.

Qualifications

• Six years of administrative staff or professional work experience (or equivalent education substitution).
• Experience developing and implementing internal audit, internal controls, quality assurance, compliance monitoring, and enterprise risk management programs.
• Experience conducting risk-based operational and program audits with audit scope development, control testing, and recommendations.
• Experience coordinating external governmental audits and responding to document requests and audit findings.
• Experience working in government, regulatory, or public-sector organizations.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CGAP, CPA, CGFM, CRISC, or PMP preferred.

Skills

Internal audit

Internal controls

Quality assurance

Compliance monitoring

Enterprise risk management

External audits coordination

Education

CIA, CGAP, CPA, CGFM, CRISC, or PMP certification

Job description

Maryland Cannabis Administration in Linthicum seeks an Administrator IV to establish and lead internal controls, audit, and enterprise risk management functions. You will assess current operations, identify risks, and develop strategic frameworks for organization-wide implementation.

The role includes expanding internal audit and quality assurance activities and ensuring MCA's readiness for external audits, including those by the Office of Legislative Audits.