Senior Internal Audit Lead - Hybrid, GAGAS Expert

1st Choice, LLC; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Choice, LLC is seeking an Internal Audit Supervisor to lead complex audits, guiding strategy and execution for executive leadership. The role emphasizes adherence to governmental standards and data-driven recommendations to strengthen controls.

Hybrid work environment with 3 days on-site, reporting to the Deputy City Auditor, and oversight of Audit Leads and Staff. Requires CPA or CIA and 7–9+ years of audit experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7–9+ years of progressive auditing experience, including supervisory experience.
• Active CPA or CIA certification (required).
• Experience leading audits in financial, compliance, or operational areas.

Responsibilities

• Direct the full internal audit lifecycle, including risk assessment, planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Lead audits across compliance, operational, and programmatic areas, including contracts and agency functions.
• Supervise Audit Leads and Staff, providing technical oversight and ensuring adherence to GAGAS (Yellow Book) standards.
• Evaluate internal control environments using COSO frameworks and identify systemic risks and control deficiencies.
• Review and approve audit workpapers, findings, and final reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Present audit results, risk exposure, and corrective action plans to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
• Ensure timely execution of audits aligned with fiscal year-end priorities and reporting deadlines.
• Monitor and track implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions.

Skills

CPA or CIA

Supervisory leadership

Data analytics

COSO

GAGAS (Yellow Book)

ERP familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

MBA or Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ACL/IDEA

Workday/Oracle/SAP

Job description

1st Choice, LLC is seeking an Internal Audit Supervisor to lead complex audits, guiding strategy and execution for executive leadership. The role emphasizes adherence to governmental standards and data-driven recommendations to strengthen controls.

Hybrid work environment with 3 days on-site, reporting to the Deputy City Auditor, and oversight of Audit Leads and Staff. Requires CPA or CIA and 7–9+ years of audit experience.