Manager III (Chief, Audit & Program Reviews)

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WHO WE ARE

The Montgomery County Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is an independent agency created by the County Council in 1997. The Inspector General is charged with reviewing the effectiveness and efficiency of programs and operations within County government and independent County agencies. The Office conducts independent audits, investigations, inspections, and reviews with a goal of preventing, detecting, and deterring fraud, waste, and abuse in government activities. Through its work, the OIG proposes ways to increase the legal, fiscal, and ethical accountability of County government departments and County-funded agencies and improve the overall integrity of County government.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The OIG is seeking to fill one position for the Chief of Audit and Program Reviews Division (Manager III).

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING 

The Chief of Audit and Program Reviews manages a team of 4-5 professional staff auditors in the Audit and Program Review Division and reports to the Deputy Inspector General. The Audit and Program Review Division was created following legislation passed by the Montgomery County Council in October 2019 that requires the OIG to conduct risk-based audits and reviews of the County’s internal accounting and contracting processes and controls, as well as conduct audits of high-risk contracts and agreements.

This position will coordinate the execution of the OIG’s audit work plan through the direction and supervision of a team’s work to achieve optimal productivity, quality, consistency, timeliness, and accuracy; ensure audit reports are precise, concise, and thorough through careful review; and assist in the planning and implementation of the OIG’s mission-related functions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing a professional staff of auditors, including setting priorities for their work, assessing auditing strategies, delegating tasks, and monitoring workloads to manage a number of competing needs
• Facilitating the development, planning, and implementation of fiscal, compliance, and performance audits and budgetary analysis and reviews of County Programs and departmental activities in accordance with professional quality assurance standards and practices and generally accepted accounting procedures
• Serving as a technical expert on audits, evaluations, and reviews of the various programs, operations, and functions of Montgomery County Government and other publicly funded agencies
• Performing auditing duties or assisting with auditing of a highly complex or sensitive nature; 
• Assisting in the drafting of audit procedures and technical audit programs. 
• Providing feedback to audit staff and checking work papers for appropriate documentation and support, and ensuring that conclusions, findings, and recommendations are supported, free from influence, and appropriately referenced
• Reviewing, editing, and evaluating written findings and analysis developed by staff, including the interpretation and application of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and standards to facts and data gathered in audits and reviews
• Preparing audit work papers, memos, letters, and other correspondence. Drafting reports of findings and recommendations. Writing in a clear, concise fashion. Contributing to other OIG mission-related activities, including the preparation of the annual report and Work Plan
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with departmental administrators and managers, government employees, and the public. Acting as a liaison with departmental points of contact and management during the course of the audits in all assigned areas of responsibility
• Assuming the lead role in briefing conferences (e.g., entrance, exit, and updates) with MCG officials to present findings and recommendations as appropriate.
• Performing other job-related responsibilities as assigned.

Additionally: 

• This position requires the ability to work in high performance/high morale teams. The selected applicant must possess unimpeachable integrity and personal ethics. 
• This position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work outside of normal work hours as part of a 40-hour week.
• The OIG offers a hybrid work environment that includes telework and flexible work schedules commensurate with Montgomery County policies.
• The selected candidate will be required to complete and submit a Financial Disclosure Statement. 

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Five years of progressively responsible professional experience conducting complex performance and/or financial audits in a public sector environment.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

The selected candidate will be required to complete and submit a Financial Disclosure Statement. 

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

Preferred Criteria: 

The application of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevance of training, and experience in the following areas:

• Experience conducting Performance and Compliance Audits
• Applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAGAS)
• Supervising and Leading Employees

Interview Preference Criteria:

All applicants will be reviewed by OHR for minimum qualifications. Applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated "Qualified," placed on the Eligible List, and may be considered for interview. The selection interview will evaluate the items highlighted below. Taking the time to address these areas in your resume is recommended. 

• Knowledge of Government Functions and Operations; 
• Conducting Performance and Compliance Audits; 
• Applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAGAS); 
• Supervising and Leading Employees