INTERNAL AUDITOR LEAD

MD; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Personal leave

Annual leave

Sick leave

Parental leave

State holidays

Pension

Job summary

Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services seeks an experienced internal auditor to lead audits of healthcare contracts and other programs. You will analyze data using Access, Excel, and SQL, validate KPI results, and prepare formal reports with actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities include supervising junior auditors, planning audit programs, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and government standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 30 credit hours and 3 hours in auditing.
• Four years of experience conducting financial and operational internal audits.
• Experience may be substituted with CPA/CIA, a master’s in accounting, or relevant military service.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits of medical, mental health, pharmacy, and dental contracts for financial and performance KPIs.
• Use data analytics (Access, Excel, SQL) to validate contract performance.
• Conduct reviews of accounting procedures and verify findings from audits.
• Prepare audit reports with findings and recommendations.
• Supervise and guide junior internal auditors and assist the supervisor in planning audits.

Skills

Data analytics

Auditing

Supervision & training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

CPA or CIA certification

Tools

Access

Excel

SQL

Job description

Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today. The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is one of the largest departments in Maryland, with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. It promotes safety, enhances security at our institutions, and leads innovative restorative justice projects to help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.

Grade

18

Location

Baltimore City
6776 Reisterstown Rd
Baltimore, MD 21215

Position Duties

• Lead financial, compliance, economy, efficiency, KPI performance, and program audits of incarcerated individuals’ medical, mental health, pharmacy, and dental contracts.
• Use data analytics (Access, Excel, SQL) to validate contract performance and key performance indicators.
• Conduct lead reviews of contracts, investigations of accounting procedures, and verification of findings cited in Office of Legislative Audits reports.
• Determine the effectiveness of corrective actions taken by DPSCS management.
• Prepare audit reports that include findings and recommendations to determine contract performance.
• Schedule, assign, and review the work of junior‑level internal auditors; provide supervision and guidance.
• Assist the internal auditor supervisor in planning audit programs, determining audited areas, objectives, and scope.
• Develop audit verification tests and identify material exceptions to generally accepted accounting principles and vendor contract compliance.
• Recommend improvements to correct deficiencies and recommend enhancements to internal controls.
• Assist the medical internal audit unit (MIAU) supervisor in training and developing junior auditors in fiscal compliance and generally accepted government auditing standards (Yellow Book).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field with at least 30 credit hours, including or supplemented by 3 credit hours in auditing.
• Four years of experience conducting financial and operational internal audits that include finance and compliance, economy and efficiency, and program results.
• Experience may be substituted with a CPA or CIA certification, a master’s degree in accounting, or relevant military service experience as described.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience preparing summary reports on audit results.
• Two or more years of experience reviewing the work of junior‑level auditors.

Licenses, Registrations and Certifications

• May be required to possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license in the State of Maryland if duties include operating a motor vehicle.

Selection Process

Application information must be submitted by the closing date. Successful candidates will be ranked and placed on the eligible employment list for at least one year. The assessment may include a rating of education, training, and experience relevant to the position.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans at low cost.
• Personal leave: six employees days annually (prorated).
• Annual leave: ten days per year.
• Sick leave: fifteen days per year.
• Parental leave: up to sixty days paid upon birth or adoption.
• State holidays: at least twelve holidays per year.
• Pension: credit toward a retirement pension.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who reflect the State's diversity. Veterans, people with disabilities, and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.