Audit Supervisor

Description We are looking for an experienced Audit Supervisor to support a public-sector organization in Baltimore, Maryland. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can lead financial and operational audit activities, strengthen compliance practices, and deliver clear recommendations that improve accountability. The role is fully onsite and offers the chance to manage audit priorities in a fast-paced government environment while working closely with internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

- Lead financial and operational audit engagements from initial scoping through final reporting, ensuring work aligns with applicable standards and organizational objectives.

- Create risk-focused audit strategies and detailed work plans that address key controls, compliance obligations, and areas of potential exposure.

- Coordinate audit schedules, assign priorities, and monitor progress to keep projects on track and completed within expected time frames.

- Review accounting records, business processes, and supporting documentation to assess accuracy, effectiveness, and adherence to governing regulations.

- Evaluate complex governmental accounting activities and internal control structures to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.

- Prepare clear audit findings, reports, and recommendations, and present conclusions effectively to leadership and relevant staff.

- Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight to audit personnel, supporting quality work, consistent methodology, and ongoing development.

- Apply government auditing knowledge to annual audit planning and risk-based internal audit efforts across a range of operational and financial areas. Requirements - Demonstrated experience conducting financial and operational audits, preferably within government or other public-sector settings.

- Strong understanding of audit planning, audit findings development, and execution of comprehensive audit programs.

- Knowledge of governmental accounting principles, compliance requirements, and accepted auditing standards.

- Ability to assess risk, evaluate internal controls, and recommend practical process improvements.

- Experience managing multiple audit assignments and meeting deadlines in a structured, onsite work environment.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present audit results clearly to different audiences.

- Proven leadership or supervisory capability in directing work, reviewing deliverables, and supporting team performance.

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