Accountant/Auditor Lead/Senior (Compliance & Audit Team), Grade 25

Please note The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $85,937 to $137,907, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. WHO WE ARE Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses. The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County’s public health and human services that meets the needs of our community’s most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department. As a department, we believe the health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Welcome to MCDHHS Compliance & Audit team, where integrity, accountability, and excellence drive everything we do. We are seeking collaborative, detail-oriented professionals who are passionate about risk management, compliance, and continuous improvement. Join us in making a meaningful impact while helping strengthen and protect our Department. This position will lead and conduct complex fiscal reviews and compliance audits that strengthen internal controls, ensure regulatory alignment, and support accurate financial reporting across the Department. Duties include, but are not limited to: Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. Prepare budget modification report and Sub vendor 440 reporting. Plan and conduct compliance reviews, audits, and assessments to evaluate adherence to policies, procedures, regulations, and internal controls. Identify, assess, and report compliance risks, control gaps, and process improvement opportunities. Monitor regulatory requirements and organizational policies to ensure ongoing compliance. Develop audit findings, recommendations, and reports for management and key stakeholders. Track and follow up on corrective actions to ensure timely resolution of audit and compliance issues. Telework: This position may be eligible for limited hybrid telework after the initial training period and in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs. Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting; or a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Public Administration or a related field with a major of accounting coursework. Experience: Considerable (four (4) years) professional experience in financial accounting, auditing or business administration field. Substitution: Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) may be substituted for a degree in Accounting or a major in Accounting. Medical Protocol: This position requires completion of a pre-employment Medical History Form to assess your ability to safely perform the essential duties of the role. Financial Disclosure Statement: This position is designated as one that requires filing a Financial Disclosure Statement and you will be required to disclose information about your financial affairs. The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevancy of training, and experience in the following areas: Experience conducting internal audits or compliance reviews. Experience performing risk assessments or evaluating internal controls. Experience reviewing financial documents, invoices, contracts, or sub-vendor (SV440) reports for accuracy and compliance. Experience preparing or reviewing audited financial statements (AFS) or agreed-upon procedures (AUP) documentation. Experience using financial systems or ERP tools to analyze or reconcile financial data. Experience communicating audit findings, compliance issues, or recommendations to management or stakeholders. #J-18808-Ljbffr Montgomery County Government