Manager, Audit, Division, Office of Inspector General

Overview

The Manager, Audit, Contract Division is primarily responsible for planning and conducting contract audits and providing WMATA’s Procurement organization financial advisory services within established time frames and in accordance with the policies, procedures and requirements of the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) Audit Manual and the Government Accountability Offices and Government Auditing Standards. The Audit Manager oversees the contract audits of all types and complexities including those involving modification of construction, supply and cost-plus-fixed-fee contracts, engineering design cost proposal, sole source procurement for manufacturing or spare parts and Buy America Act.

During the course of each project, the Audit Manager works in close coordination with assigned auditors, Audit Director, and Deputy Inspector General for Audits and Evaluations, relevant WMATA personnel, and other stakeholders.

• Participates in the planning and preparation of complex contract audits of WMATA capital construction, manufacturing/spare parts, architectural and engineering design and consulting contractors, subcontractors, their subsidiaries, and related companies involving extensive reviews of contractor claims or proposals to evaluates the proposed costs are allowable, allocable, and reasonable through cost and price analysis by using accounting, auditing, and forecasting techniques.
• Schedules projects and staff assignments so as to satisfy the organization s needs and timelines. Develops and communicates strategic framework/outline for audit projects to ensure adequate research, data analysis, audit scope, methodology and field work execution and analysis provide sufficient, relevant, reliable and competent evidence for each audit project.
• Provides expert advice to OIG management and Procurement staff on procurement financial advisory services and contract audit issues.
• Reviews audit work papers of subordinates to ensure that findings are properly developed, documented, and that appropriate recommendations are made.
• Prepares final, objective, and factual reports in conformance with OIG report writing policies and standards. Reviews and edits written products of assigned audit team and incorporates comment from report reviews. Provides reports to WMATA management.
• Direct and conduct systematic and independent audits designed to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of WMATA programs and operations, and to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse.
• Maintains effective client relationships when representing OIG by professionally negotiating with WMATA management at different levels. This is done to gain approval of proposals, acceptance of audit findings, and resolution of conflicts.
• Trains and provides guidance to assigned staff highlighting technical areas of special interest to improve audit quality and enhance staff technical proficiencies. Help others to achieve results by providing advice on methods and procedures; serving as a quality assurance point for work products; and producing or guiding others to produce clear and logical products that are targeted to the audience.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience:
  
  A minimum of five (5) years of government auditing or public accounting experience.
• Experience:
  
  A minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Certification/Licensure: N/A

• Technical Certification/Licenses: A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Fraud Examiner
• Team Mate

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

• N/A

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

• Skills and/or behavioral assessment
• Personal interview
• Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
• Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
• Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
• Review of a current motor vehicle report

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.