Senior Internal Controls & Audit Program Lead

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Maryland, operating through the Maryland Cannabis Administration in Linthicum, seeks a leader to establish and guide internal controls, audit, and enterprise risk management. You will assess operations, identify risks, and create a scalable framework while coordinating external audits and corrective actions.

You will develop staff, processes, and systems to support a robust audit program and quality assurance across the agency.

Qualifications

• Education: HS diploma or equivalent with substitutions allowed for experience.
• Six years of administrative or professional work experience required.
• Experience in internal controls, audits, risk management, and compliance preferred.
• Ability to design and implement audit programs and report findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead MCA's internal controls, audit, and enterprise risk management functions.
• Assess current operations, identify risks, and develop a strategic framework for controls.
• Oversee expansion of internal audit, quality assurance, and staff development.
• Ensure preparedness for external audits and coordinate agency-wide corrective actions.

Skills

Internal controls

Audit management

Risk assessment

Policy development

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Advanced degree/CPA or CIA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Audit management software

Job description

The State of Maryland, operating through the Maryland Cannabis Administration in Linthicum, seeks a leader to establish and guide internal controls, audit, and enterprise risk management. You will assess operations, identify risks, and create a scalable framework while coordinating external audits and corrective actions.

You will develop staff, processes, and systems to support a robust audit program and quality assurance across the agency.