Anne Arundel County Office of Personnel · 1 day ago
Director of Audits (Assistant County Auditor)
Anne Arundel County, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expAnne Arundel County Government is hiring for a full-time, permanent Director of Audits (Assistant County Auditor) position. This role involves performing complex auditing and program analyses, supervising staff, and representing the County Auditor in meetings with officials while ensuring compliance with professional standards.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Plans, supervises, and participates in the most complex assignments; assigns and reviews work of staff members; instructs, counsels, and evaluates staff members; reviews work papers and draft reports; prepares final drafts of reports for the County Auditor and Deputy County Auditor’s review
Analyzes or participates in analyzing the most difficult budget requests and related program and operational proposals of agencies subject to the County Council's appropriation authority
Meets with the County Council, County officials, and representatives of agencies subject to the Council's appropriation authority; 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
May act as a liaison to the independent CPA firm hired to audit the County's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and review or supervise the review of audit work papers on behalf of the County Auditor. Acts as a liaison with federal, state, and other local jurisdiction representatives
Performs related work, as required
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting or finance
Seven (7) years experience in governmental or public accounting and auditing; certification as a public accountant in the state, or a master's degree in accounting or a related field from an accredited college or university; or a combination of education and experience
Extensive knowledge of principles, practices, and professional standards of auditing, accounting, and financial management, including generally accepted accounting principles, generally accepted auditing standards, and generally accepted government auditing standards
Extensive knowledge of the organization, functions, programs, and general, financial, and administrative policies and procedures of the County government and other agencies subject to the Council's appropriation authority
Extensive knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and practices of local government administration
Extensive knowledge of research and data gathering techniques, methods, and procedures for legislative budget and operating practices
Extensive knowledge of the applications of computer technology to the financial and management processes of County government
Extensive ability to review the work of staff auditors for compliance with generally accepted auditing standards generally accepted government auditing standards, and the Office's policies and procedures
Extensive ability to apply accepted principles and techniques to auditing and financial and program analysis
Ability to analyze financial transactions, statements, and records
Ability to analyze the operations, practices, policies, and procedures to identify opportunities for improvements and design improvements to financial management systems and practices
Ability to plan, organize, review, and supervise the work of subordinates
Ability to listen and communicate effectively, orally, and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with colleagues, County officials, and the public
Preferred
Performance auditing experience of governmental entities in accordance with GAGAS
Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Experience using an audit management system to document planning, fieldwork, and reporting activities; link evidence to audit objectives; manage review notes; and ensure proper version control and secure record retention. (Direct experience with TeamMate is strongly preferred.)
Company
Anne Arundel County Office of Personnel
About the Office of Personnel The Office of Personnel's mission is to support Anne Arundel County Government employees who provide public services to our citizens.
Annapolis, Maryland, US
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Molly Jensen, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner
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