Location: all cities,MD, USA
Anne Arundel County Government is hiring for a full-time, permanent, Director of Audits (Assistant County Auditor) position.This position requires an advanced and highly responsible professional level of work in governmental auditing and program analysis activities in the Office of the County Auditor.
NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORKThis position involves responsibility for performing the most complex auditing and program analyses in the Office of the County Auditor. The work involves serving as a principal auditor responsible for planning and conducting audits; special reviews, including compliance reviews; investigations; internal control evaluations; public program analyses, including budget; and analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness and costs of County operations. This position extends to assisting in defining the scope of departmental activities and methods to achieve objectives and attending and representing the County Auditor at meetings with the County Council and principal County officials. Work is expected to be performed to the highest professional and technical standards. Employees must exercise an extensive degree of independent judgment and professional knowledge in assisting the directing of departmental operations. Work results are evaluated through observation, conferences, and review of work products. These work products include work papers, findings, recommendations, and reports.
The Assistant County Auditor is distinguished from the Legislative Audit Manager in that the Assistant County Auditor is responsible for and assists the Deputy County Auditor in the review and evaluation of audits and investigations to meet professional standards. Supervision is exercised over a staff of professional analysts and auditors to support employees engaged in the achievement of departmental goals and objectives. This position also requires good judgment and discretion which are essential to the security of confidential information and data.
RESPONSIBILITIESExtensive 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.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEEducation: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting or finance.
Experience: 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.
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.
The selection process includes a comprehensive background investigation. Preference will be given to candidates with the following: 1. Performance auditing experience of governmental entities in accordance with GAGAS. 2. Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience. 3. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
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