Senior Performance Auditor (Legislative Audit Manager)

Center for Digital Governmtent; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Government seeks a Senior Performance Auditor (Legislative Audit Manager) to oversee performance audits and legislative analysis in the Office of the County Auditor. The role involves planning audits, evaluating internal controls, and presenting findings to County Council and officials.

Candidates should have a four-year degree in accounting/finance and 5+ years of auditing experience, with strong knowledge of GAAP/GAAS/GAGAS. A background check is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major work in accounting or finance.
• Five or more years of experience in accounting or auditing.
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP, GAAS and GAGAS principles and standards.

Responsibilities

• Conducts pre-engagement planning including scope and objectives, entrance preparation and testing approach.
• Performs research of laws, regulations and governance frameworks to determine compliance.
• Analyzes financial data, budgets and expenditures to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Evaluates internal controls and regulatory compliance; recommends mitigations.
• Prepares work papers and reports with findings and recommendations for leadership.

Skills

GAAP

GAAS

GAGAS

Analytical skills

Auditing

Budget analysis

Legislative analysis

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

Job description

Position Description

TARGET SALARY RANGE: $125,000 - $140,000

This announcement will be used to fill full-time, permanent, Senior Performance Auditor (Legislative Audit Manager) position in the Office of the County Auditor. The Office of the County Auditor is in the legislative branch of the Anne Arundel County Government. This is advanced and highly responsible professional work in governmental auditing and program analysis.

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

• Work involves responsibility for performing moderately complex performance auditing and legislative analysis in the Office of the County Auditor.
• Work involves planning and conducting audits and special reviews; internal control evaluations and public program analysis, including budget; and analyzing and evaluating effectiveness and costs of County operations.
• Work extends to attending and representing the County Auditor at meetings with the County Council and principal County officials.
• Work is expected to be performed to high professional and technical standards.

Examples Of Duties And Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)

• Conducts pre-engagement planning to include independent research of topics/process areas, development of scope and objectives, entrance preparation and testing approach
• Performs research and analysis of applicable laws and regulations, governance frameworks and business processes to determine compliance
• Conducts in-depth analysis of financial data, including budgets, expenditures, revenue streams and financial statements to identify trends, anomalies, areas of concern and opportunities for improvement
• Evaluates the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, the impact of control gaps and regulatory compliance
• Develops strategies to mitigate risks, strengthen internal controls and improve operational efficiencies, vetting recommendations with appropriate process owners
• Prepares work papers and ensures documentation accurately supports the results of the analysis/testing performed, drawn conclusions, findings and recommendations
• Formulates detailed, factual, and objective reports presenting engagement results and associated recommendations to leadership and appropriate stakeholders
• Evaluates audit client responses and recommends appropriate action to determine compliance with recommendations
• Collaborates with OCA staff to effectively facilitate assignments and contribute to project success
• Collaborates with other County offices to gather information and prepare/present compliance recommendations
• Coordinates with other external oversight bodies, as needed, to provide assistance or complete projects
• Performs budget analysis to include reviewing financial trends, obtaining support for cost estimates, recommending cost savings, and drafting amendments to the budget bills
• Performs legislation reviews to include assessing the financial and policy impact of legislation
• Meets with the County Council, County officials, and representatives of agencies; prepares and presents findings and recommendations to the County Council and other elected and appointed officials; attends meetings of the County Council; and responds to Council inquiries
• Extensive knowledge of principles, practices, and professional standards, including generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS), and generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS)
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data accurately
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major work in accounting or finance, or a related field
• Five (5) or more years of experience in accounting or auditing

NOTE:

Accredited University or College is the recognition from an accrediting agency that an institution maintains a certain level of educational standards. The U.S. Department of Education maintains a database of accrediting agencies it recognizes for schools within the United States. For a University or College outside the United States, the applicant must provide documentation of accreditation and educational equivalency, which can be accomplished through a credential evaluation service. Applicants with a foreign degree must provide this documentation upon the close of the announcement.

NOTE:

This position requires a background investigation.

Supplemental Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following:

• Performance auditing experience of governmental entities in accordance with GAGAS
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), Certified Inspector General Auditor (CIGA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or related professional certification

• Medical/Health Insurance Plans
  • BlueChoice Advantage EPO
  • BlueChoice Advantage PPO
• Dental Insurance
  • CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)
  • CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)
  • CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)
• Vision Insurance
  • EyeMed
• Employee Life Insurance
  • Term insurance of up to 2 times salary ($100,000 maximum) for employees at no cost.
  • Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Disability Income Insurance
• Pension Plan
  • Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.
• Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Holidays
  • Twelve days provided per year, thirteen in general election year
• Annual Leave
  • Less than 3 years - 13 days
  • 3 to less than 15 years - 20 days
  • 15 years or more - 26 days
• Disability Leave
  • Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year
• Personal Leave Day, 5 per calendar year
• Leave Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement
  • Health Care Reimbursement
• Voluntary Benefits
  • Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction
  • Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider
  • United Legal Benefits