Salary : $109,366.00 - $184,565.00 Annually
Location : Annapolis, MD
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 08667
Department: County Auditor
Opening Date: 07/10/2026
Closing Date: 8/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Position Description This announcement will be used to fill full-time, permanent, Legislative Audit Manager position in the Office of the County Auditor. The Office of the County Auditor is in the legislative branch of the Anne Arundel County Government.
NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK
- Work involves responsibility for performing moderately complex performance auditing and legislative analysis in the Office of the County Auditor.
- Work involves planning, conducting, and supervising audits and special reviews; internal control evaluations and public program analysis, including budget; and analyzing and evaluating effectiveness and costs of County operations.
- Work extends to attending and representing the County Auditor at meetings with the County Council and principal County officials.
- Work is expected to be performed to high professional and technical standards.
- Supervision is exercised over a staff of professional auditors engaged in conducting auditing assignments. Work results are evaluated through observation, conferences, and review of work papers, findings, recommendations, and reports.
Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)
- Conducts pre-engagement planning to include independent research of topics/process areas, development of scope and objectives, entrance preparation and testing approach
- Performs research and analysis of applicable laws and regulations, governance frameworks and business processes to determine compliance
- Conducts in-depth analysis of financial data, including budgets, expenditures, revenue streams and financial statements to identify trends, anomalies, areas of concern and opportunities for improvement
- Evaluates the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, the impact of control gaps and regulatory compliance
- Develops strategies to mitigate risks, strengthen internal controls and improve operational efficiencies, vetting recommendations with appropriate process owners
- Prepares work papers and ensures documentation accurately supports the results of the analysis/testing performed, drawn conclusions, findings and recommendations
- Formulates detailed, factual, and objective reports presenting engagement results and associated recommendations to leadership and appropriate stakeholders
- Evaluates audit client responses and recommends appropriate action to determine compliance with recommendations
- Collaborates with OCA staff to effectively facilitate assignments and contribute to project success
- Collaborates with other County offices to gather information and prepare/present compliance recommendations
- Coordinates with other external oversight bodies, as needed, to provide assistance or complete projects
- Performs budget analysis to include reviewing financial trends, obtaining support for cost estimates, recommending cost savings, and drafting amendments to the budget bills
- Performs legislation reviews to include assessing the financial and policy impact of legislation
- Meets with the County Council, County officials, and representatives of agencies; prepares and presents findings and recommendations to the County Council and other elected and appointed officials; attends meetings of the County Council; and responds to Council inquiries
- Extensive knowledge of principles, practices, and professional standards, including generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS), and generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS)
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data accurately
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications - Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major work in accounting or finance, or related field.
- Five (5) years experience in accounting or auditing.
NOTE: Accredited University or College is the recognition from an accrediting agency that an institution maintains a certain level of educational standards. The U.S. Department of Education maintains a database of accrediting agencies it recognizes for schools within the United States. For a University or College outside the United States, the applicant must provide documentation of accreditation and educational equivalency, which can be accomplished through a credential evaluation service. Applicants with a foreign degree must provide this documentation upon the close of the announcement.
NOTE: This position requires a background investigation.
Supplemental Qualifications Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following:
- Experience in internal/external auditing, financial analysis, and/or investigative work, preferably in a regulatory or compliance-focused environment
- Strong understanding of financial/accounting principles, regulations, risk management, internal controls and professional auditing standards
- Proficient in the use of Excel (Pivot Tables, V-lookup, etc.), PowerPoint and in creating presentations with graphs and diagrams
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present findings clearly and concisely
- High level of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities effectively
- Performance auditing experience of governmental entities in accordance with GAGAS
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), Certified Inspector General Auditor (CIGA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or related professional certification
- Medical/Health Insurance Plans
- BlueChoice Advantage EPO
- BlueChoice Advantage PPO
- Dental Insurance
- CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)
- CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)
- CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)
- Vision Insurance
- Employee Life Insurance
- Term insurance of up to 2 times salary ($100,000 maximum) for employees at no cost.
- Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
- Disability Income Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.
- Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan
- Direct Deposit
- Credit Union
- Holidays
- Twelve days provided per year, thirteen in general election year
- Annual Leave
- Less than 3 years - 13 days
- 3 to less than 15 years - 20 days
- 15 years or more - 26 days
- Disability Leave
- Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year
- Personal Leave Day, 5 per calendar year
- Leave Sharing
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Reimbursement
- Health Care Reimbursement
- Voluntary Benefits
- Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction
- Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider
- United Legal Benefits
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The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to accurately and completely respond to each question by providing the information asked in each question. Your responses will be used to initially determine your qualifications and eligibility for this position. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME" OR CUT AND PASTE YOUR RESUME IN RESPONSE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS.This response and a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. THIS MEANS YOU MAY BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION IN THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.
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Did you graduate from an accredited four-year college or university with major work in accounting or finance, or a related field?
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If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please enter your major coursework and degree earned. This information MUST also appear in the Education section of your application. If you answered "No" to the question above, please enter "N/A."
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Do you have five (5) or more years' experience in accounting or auditing?
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If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please explain your experience including position title, length of time in position, and major duties. This information MUST also appear in the Work Experience section of your application. If you answered "No" to the question above, please enter "N/A."
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Do you have experience with performance auditing experience of governmental entities in accordance with GAGAS?
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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please detail your experience with performance auditing to include risk assessments, evaluations of internal controls, testing controls and compliance with laws and regulations, preparing work papers, and drafting audit reports. Please include performance audit experience with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). If you answered "No" to the previous question, please enter "N/A."
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Do you have a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), Certified Inspector General Auditor (CIGA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or related professional certification?
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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please detail your current certifications. If you answered "No" to the previous question, please enter "N/A"
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Do you have experience in internal/external auditing, financial analysis, and/or investigative work, preferably in a regulatory or compliance-focused environment?
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Do you have a strong understanding of financial/accounting principles, regulations, risk management, internal controls and professional auditing standards?
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Are you proficient in the use of Excel (Pivot Tables, V-lookup, etc.), PowerPoint and in creating presentations with graphs and diagrams?
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Do you have effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present findings clearly and concisely?
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Do you have a high level of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail?
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Do you have the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities effectively?
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A background investigation will be required for the position. Do you agree to have a background investigation conducted to meet this requirement?
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Did a county employee refer you? If yes, indicate their name, department and badge/id number. If you weren't referred by an Employee indicate N/A.
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