Senior Staff Auditor

Position Description

This announcement will be used to fill full-time, permanent, Legislative Senior Auditor 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.

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, conducting, and supervising 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.
• Supervision may be exercised over a staff of professional auditors engaged in conducting auditing assignments. Work results are evaluated through observation, conferences, and review of work papers, findings, recommendations, and reports.
  
  

Examples Of Duties And Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

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 course work in accounting or finance, or a related field
• Three (3) years' 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.

NOTE: This position requires a background investigation

Supplemental Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following:

• Experience in internal/external auditing, financial analysis, and/or investigative work, preferably in a regulatory or compliance-focused environment
• Strong understanding of financial/accounting principles, regulations, risk management, internal controls and professional auditing standards
• Proficient in the use of Excel (Pivot Tables, V-lookup, etc.), PowerPoint and in creating presentations with graphs and diagrams
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present findings clearly and concisely
• High level of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities effectively
• 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