Audit Manager - (Fiscal Manager II) - County Council, Office of the County Council en Howard County Government, MD

About the Department

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 country. In 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 you'll 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, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Performs management and advanced level audit work under general supervision from an administrative superior. Work involves responsibility for conducting financial, performance, and compliance audits. 

Planning, organizing and monitoring professional audits in a variety of areas; directing, coordinating the conduct of and personally performing complex fiscal, operational and organizational audits; directing and performing complex problem definition and resolution activities; planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing and evaluating the work of others; training others in policies and procedures related to the work; developing effective work teams and motivating individuals to meet goals and objectives and provide customer services in the most cost effective and efficient manner; interpreting, applying and explaining applicable codes, regulations, policies and procedures; preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials; using initiative and independent judgment within general procedural guidelines; using tact, discretion and prudence in dealing with those contacted in the course of the work.

CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing and evaluating the work of professional auditing and support staff and/or audit activities across county government departments and functions; performing the full range of complex financial, operational, organizational, business license and other auditing work. Work includes planning, executing, and reporting on operational, financial, and compliance audits, ensuring adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements. Providing leadership to the audit team and collaborating with senior management to strengthen internal controls and risk management practice across the county government.

Position Duties

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

• Plan, organize and direct the county’s 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s 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 Council's 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. 
   

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS, AND REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to apply principles of logical or legal thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, actuarial analysis, graphs, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Other Qualifications

CPA, CIA, CISA, or CGFM
Possession of a valid driver's license.

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