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Universal Service Administrative Co. (USAC) · 12 hours ago

Manager of Audit and Assurance

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

Universal Service Administrative Co. (USAC) is dedicated to bridging the digital divide through its administration of the Universal Service Fund programs. The Manager of Audit and Assurance will oversee audit staff and manage comprehensive audit plans, ensuring effective operations and compliance with audit standards.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Oversee the activities of audit staff to ensure effective utilization in completing assigned projects

Provide day-to-day support of assigned audit staff such as creating open lines of communication, providing status updates, advising on difficult situations

Manage and oversee project management duties, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating the work of audit staff

Review, monitor and assess progress of audits and projects, including identification of potential delays/roadblocks. Identify audit issues that require FCC guidance

Collaborate with senior management with the identification, reporting, and evaluation of audit risk areas

Facilitate remediation of the Universal Service Fund contributors or beneficiaries deficiencies with the appropriate process owners to ensure that issues are brought to logical closure

Apply expertise to audit staff with audit standards and performance criteria, and audit requirements to produce quality deliverables in accordance with both department and professional standards

Review and finalize audit findings and communicate findings to management and identify opportunities for improvement in the design and effectiveness of key controls

Develop audit procedures/programs for achieving audit objectives and goals

Perform human resource management activities including: identifying performance problems, developing plans for remedial action, evaluating performance, and interviewing and selecting staff

Review and provide feedback on work paper documentation and audit reports

Communicate audit status and results via written reports and oral presentations on a timely basis to the auditee and USAC management

Participate in the coordination of outsourced audits and hiring of audit staff

Participate with the identification, reporting, and evaluation of audit risk areas

Qualification

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)Risk AssessmentMicrosoft Office SuiteProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor Degree and/or relevant technical training and certifications. A combination of education, experience, and training that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work may be considered

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and/or Chartered Accountant (CA), required; Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), desired

Five (5) to Seven (7) years of professional directly related experience

Three (3) to Four (4) years of supervisory/management or internal operational/technical leadership experience

Two (2) to Four (4) years of Risk Assessment experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills, and the ability to influence others

Strong project management skills and experience with a proven history of results

Some travel (up to 15%) may be required for audits