Internal Audit Sr. Manager- Hybrid ($80 an hour) Baltimore. MD

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary
The Internal Audit Sr. Manager provides senior-level leadership over complex compliance, and operational audits. This role is responsible for directing audit strategy, overseeing execution, and delivering high-impact, data-driven recommendations to executive leadership to mitigate risk, strengthen internal controls, and ensure adherence to governmental standards.
Work Schedule & Environment

• Work Schedule: Full-time e.g., Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• Work Location: Hybrid– 3 days / week onsite
• Work Environment: Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment supporting operational audit activities with high visibility, cross-agency coordination, and frequent interaction with executive leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the full internal audit lifecycle, including risk assessment, planning, fieldwork, and reporting
• Lead audits across compliance, operational, and programmatic areas, including contracts and agency functions
• Supervise Audit Leads and Staff, providing technical oversight and ensuring adherence to GAGAS (Yellow Book) standards
• Evaluate internal control environments using COSO frameworks and identify systemic risks and control deficiencies
• Review and approve audit workpapers, findings, and final reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Present audit results, risk exposure, and corrective action plans to executive leadership and key stakeholders
• Ensure timely execution of audits aligned with fiscal year-end priorities and reporting deadlines
• Monitor and track implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7–9+ years of progressive auditing experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management capacity
• Active CPA or CIA certification (required)
• Demonstrated experience leading complex audits in financial, compliance, or operational areas

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in municipal, state, or public sector auditing environments
• Master’s degree (MBA or Accounting)
• Experience working within highly regulated or government-funded environments

Technical & Professional Expertise

• Deep knowledge of GAGAS (Yellow Book), GASB/GAAP, and internal control frameworks (COSO)
• Advanced proficiency in data analytics and audit tools (ACL, IDEA, or similar)
• Experience with ERP systems (Workday, Oracle, SAP, or similar)
• Strong executive presence with ability to communicate complex findings to non-technical stakeholders
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines

Reporting Structure

• Reports To: Deputy City Auditor
• Direct Reports: Audit Leads and Audit Staff

Additional Requirements

• Ability to pass background check and any required pre-employment screenings
• Ability to work extended hours as needed to meet critical audit deadlines

\nCompany Description

1st Choice is a professional management consulting firm with more than two decades of experience delivering innovative consulting, technology, and staffing solutions to federal and commercial organizations throughout the United States.

At 1st Choice we embrace diversity of humanity and all it brings to creating an innovative environment. 1st Choice exhibits a compelling workplace through its ethically driven team and diverse academic backgrounds the staff delivers to the organization. We take pride in hiring staff that offers world-class service to support government agencies, corporations, and non-profit organizations nationwide.

Company Description

1st Choice is a professional management consulting firm with more than two decades of experience delivering innovative consulting, technology, and staffing solutions to federal and commercial organizations throughout the United States.\r\n\r\nAt 1st Choice we embrace diversity of humanity and all it brings to creating an innovative environment. 1st Choice exhibits a compelling workplace through its ethically driven team and diverse academic backgrounds the staff delivers to the organization. We take pride in hiring staff that offers world-class service to support government agencies, corporations, and non-profit organizations nationwide.