Repost* Chief Internal Auditor Administrative Program Manager Ii

Introduction

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. This is a repost of the position and if you previously applied, you would not need to reapply.

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World Trade Center
401 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

The Maryland Department of Commerce is seeking qualified applicants for the Chief Internal Auditor position to report to the Secretary of the Department.

Primary responsibility is to oversee the full range of the agency’s financial and operational internal and external audits to include administrative investigations; inspections of legislative audits, agency records, fiscal accounting, business processes, financial reporting, internal control systems, risk management, performance, ensuring compliance with established fiscal policies and State laws, rules and regulations to safeguard and efficiently manage the Department’s resources and operations to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse.

Incumbent will coordinate agency’s audit response process, and provide technical assistance and advisory services to agency staff and audit customers; supervise lower level auditor; make recommendations for prompt, efficient, and effective resolutions to audit issues; serve as the liaison with the Legislative Auditors in performance and fiscal/compliance audits of agency; coordinate responses to discussion notes; draft audit reports; assist in obtaining documentation and information;

coordinate various aspects of the audit process. Some statewide travel.

• Education:
  
  A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university or a Bachelor’s degree with 30 credit hours in accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by 3 credit in auditing.
• Experience:
  
  Six (6) years of experience conducting financial and operational internal audits that include elements for finance and compliance, economy and efficiency, and program results.

• Applicants who met the requirements for admission to the CPA examination prior to July 1, 1974 have met the educational requirement.
• May substitute a certificate of Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor or a Master’s degree in accounting for 1 year of the required experience.
• One year of professional accounting experience for one year of auditing experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Internal Review classifications or Auditing specialty codes in the Financial or Auditing fields of work on a year‑for‑year basis for the required experience.

• Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
• Three Years Of Experience In Each Of These Areas
• Participation in Maryland State government audit engagement.
• Legislative Audits and follow-up reviews.
• Supervision of staff.
• CIA certification is highly preferred.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including health insurance, dental and vision plans offered at a low cost.

As an E‑Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply. TTY users: call via Maryland Relay 1‑800‑735‑2258.