Audit Manager (Fiscal Manager II) County Council, Office of the County Auditor

Howard County:
Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.

Howard County Government:
Howard County Government is a leader in innovation sustainability and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the 2025 Howard County Government received a record-breaking 85 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) the highest number of annual NACo awards achieved in the history of the State of Maryland and the highest number of awards out of any county in the State of Maryland which received a collective 136 awards. NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents improve existing programs upgrade working conditions and enhance citizen participation and public policymaking.

What are we looking for:
We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.

What youll like most about working at Howard County Government:

• We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
• We have a highly talented diverse and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard but it will be encouraged!
• We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical retirement and wellness programs.
• As a member of the Howard County Government team youll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.

Other Duties:
Other duties may be assigned to assist the Council Office in accomplishing its role and responsibilities.

• Plan organize and direct the countys audit function which includes performance financial compliance and special audits; plan multi-year audit schedules and determine high-level audit objectives.
• Develop risk assessments plans supervises and participates in complex audit assignments
• Conduct a variety of audits including financial audits internal control audits management control audits and performance audits such as economy and efficiency audits and program audits.
• Supervise assigned staff which includes participating in staff selection; providing training in proper work methods and techniques; assigning and reviewing work; conducting performance evaluations; implementing discipline and conflict resolution procedures when necessary.
• Plan organize and initiate financial audits including internal/management controls and information management systems according to generally accepted government auditing standards to ascertain and develop recommendations to improve the control environment based on the extent of compliance with applicable laws ordinances policies and procedures and work standards by applying the appropriate audit methodologies including interviewing questionnaires and statistical sampling.
• Plan organize and initiate performance audits including economy efficiency and program audits to include information management systems according to generally accepted government auditing standards to identify and develop recommendations to enhance efficient use of organizational resources and to improve the quality and effectiveness of service delivery by applying appropriate audit methodologies including interviewing questionnaires statistical sampling and comparative analysis such as best practices benchmarking and other performance management initiatives.
• Develop audit scopes perform internal audit procedures and prepare internal audit reports recommending quality improvements in efficiency effectiveness and financial controls; review findings and consult with division and department heads.
• Conduct follow-up reviews to determine the implementation of previous audit recommendations and corrective actions taken to improve efficiency.
• Engage coordinate and monitor the services of external audit contractors qualified management consultants or other professional experts necessary to assist the audit office in the discharge of its duties and to ensure the audit process is completed in a timely manner with minimal disruption to the subject department.

Bachelors degree and five (5) years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Two (2) years of audit supervisory experience.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work and degree in Accounting Finance Public Administration or Government Policy.
• CPA CIA CISA or CGFM certification required.
• Experience in governmental program auditing or public accounting.
• Knowledge of county government functions programs and general financial and administrative policies and procedures of county government and other agencies subject to the Councils appropriation authority.
• Extensive experience with audit workpaper management programs.
• Ability to analyze the operations practices policies and procedures to identify opportunities for improvements and design improvements to financial management systems and practices.
• Knowledge of the policies and requirements of federal and state agencies regarding financial and program transactions and reporting of the county government.
• Ability to review the work of staff members and provide constructive feedback and evaluations.
• 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.
  

Possession of a valid drivers license.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

TO APPLY:You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening background screening and reference checks.

At time of application please submit a copy of any college degree coursework licenses or certifications that you have referenced on your who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard Countyis an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity equity and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion age sex ancestry creed national origin disability status genetics marital statusmilitary service sexual orientation gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at .Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.