Audit Manager

We are looking for an experienced Audit Manager to support a public-sector organization in Baltimore, Maryland through a Long-term Contract engagement. This hybrid role offers a strong opportunity for a senior audit leader to guide multiple concurrent reviews, strengthen audit quality, and provide oversight in a complex public-sector setting. The position calls for someone who is detail oriented and can direct teams, evaluate deliverables at a high level, and communicate findings clearly to leadership while maintaining progress across a broad portfolio of work.

Responsibilities:

• Direct and coordinate several audit teams at once, ensuring assignments remain on schedule and aligned with department objectives.

• Conduct secondary reviews of workpapers, draft findings, and final reports to confirm accuracy, completeness, and adherence to auditing standards.

• Monitor the status of numerous active audits and help remove obstacles so projects continue moving efficiently through each phase.

• Provide leadership to audit supervisors and staff, offering guidance on scope, testing approaches, documentation, and report development.

• Lead or support performance, operational, and compliance audits involving areas such as payroll, overtime, contracts, and agency processes.

• Present observations, risks, and recommendations to senior stakeholders in a clear and well-supported manner.

• Step into hands-on audit work when needed, including supervisory-level review or direct project support during critical periods.

• Apply government auditing standards and internal control principles to evaluate risks, controls, and overall process effectiveness.

• Utilize audit technology, data analysis methods, and relevant enterprise systems to strengthen testing, reporting, and oversight activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of progressive auditing experience, including substantial exposure to internal audit and government audit environments.
• Minimum of 6 years in a leadership role overseeing audit staff, supervisors, or multiple teams.
• Active CPA or CIA certification is required.
• Demonstrated expertise in performance, operational, and compliance auditing.
• Strong knowledge of Yellow Book standards, internal control frameworks, and government financial reporting concepts such as GASB.
• Proven ability to manage multiple audits simultaneously while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience delivering audit results to executive leadership.