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Salary : $131,240.00 - $224,998.00 Annually
Location : Anne Arundel County, MD
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 08719
Department: County Auditor
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 8/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Position Description
Anne Arundel County Government is hiring for a full-time, permanent, Director of Audits (Assistant County Auditor) position.
This position requires an advanced and highly responsible professional level of work in governmental auditing and program analysis activities in the Office of the County Auditor.
NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK
This position involves responsibility for performing the most complex auditing and program analyses in the Office of the County Auditor. The work involves serving as a principal auditor responsible for planning and conducting audits; special reviews, including compliance reviews; investigations; internal control evaluations; public program analyses, including budget; and analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness and costs of County operations. This position extends to assisting in defining the scope of departmental activities and methods to achieve objectives and attending and representing the County Auditor at meetings with the County Council and principal County officials. Work is expected to be performed to the highest professional and technical standards. Employees must exercise an extensive degree of independent judgment and professional knowledge in assisting the directing of departmental operations. Work results are evaluated through observation, conferences, and review of work products. These work products include work papers, findings, recommendations, and reports.
The Assistant County Auditor is distinguished from the Legislative Audit Manager in that the Assistant County Auditor is responsible for and assists the Deputy County Auditor in the review and evaluation of audits and investigations to meet professional standards. Supervision is exercised over a staff of professional analysts and auditors to support employees engaged in the achievement of departmental goals and objectives. This position also requires good judgment and discretion which are essential to the security of confidential information and data.
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 levels for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)
Plans, supervises, and participates in the most complex assignments; assigns and reviews work of staff members; instructs, counsels, and evaluates staff members; reviews work papers and draft reports; prepares final drafts of reports for the County Auditor and Deputy County Auditor's review.
Analyzes or participates in analyzing the most difficult budget requests and related program and operational proposals of agencies subject to the County Council's appropriation authority.
Meets with the County Council, County officials, and representatives of agencies subject to the Council's appropriation authority; 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.
May act as a liaison to the independent CPA firm hired to audit the County's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and review or supervise the review of audit work papers on behalf of the County Auditor. Acts as a liaison with federal, state, and other local jurisdiction representatives.
Performs related work, as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Extensive knowledge of principles, practices, and professional standards of auditing, accounting, and financial management, including generally accepted accounting principles, generally accepted auditing standards, and generally accepted government auditing standards.
Extensive knowledge of the organization, functions, programs, and general, financial, and administrative policies and procedures of the County government and other agencies subject to the Council's appropriation authority.
Extensive knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and practices of local government administration.
Extensive knowledge of research and data gathering techniques, methods, and procedures for legislative budget and operating practices.
Extensive knowledge of the applications of computer technology to the financial and management processes of County government.
Extensive ability to review the work of staff auditors for compliance with generally accepted auditing standards generally accepted government auditing standards, and the Office's policies and procedures.
Extensive ability to apply accepted principles and techniques to auditing and financial and program analysis.
Ability to analyze financial transactions, statements, and records.
Ability to analyze the operations, practices, policies, and procedures to identify opportunities for improvements and design improvements to financial management systems and practices.
Ability to plan, organize, review, and supervise the work of subordinates.
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.
Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting or finance
• Seven (7) years experience in governmental or public accounting and auditing
• Certification as a public accountant in the state, or a master's degree in accounting or a related field from an accredited college or university
• Or a combination of education and experience

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.
The selection process includes a comprehensive background investigation.
Supplemental Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with the following:
1. Performance auditing experience of governmental entities in accordance with GAGAS.
2. Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience
3. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
4. Experience using an audit management system to document planning, fieldwork, and reporting activities; link evidence to audit objectives; manage review notes; and ensure proper version control and secure record retention. (Direct experience with TeamMate is strongly preferred.)
5. Active Maryland CPA

• 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
  • EyeMed
• 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 coursework in accounting or finance?

• Yes
• No

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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 seven (7) years of experience in governmental or public accounting and auditing?

• Yes
• No

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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 a certification as a public accountant in the state?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please detail your current certification. If you answered "No" to the previous question, please enter "N/A"
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Do you have a master's degree in accounting or a related field from an accredited college or university?

• Yes
• No

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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 possess a combination of education and experience that meets the minimum qualifications for this position?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please detail your combination of education and/or work experience to include position title, length of time in position, and any education that you possess. Work experience MUST appear in the work history section of your application.If you answered "No" to the question above, please enter "N/A."
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Do you have performance auditing experience of governmental entities in accordance with GAGAS?

• Yes
• No

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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 two (2) or more years of supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

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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 strong analytical and critical thinking skills?

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• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please explain how you possess these skills. If you answered "No" to the question above, please enter "N/A."
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Do you have experience using an audit management system to document planning, fieldwork, and reporting activities; link evidence to audit objectives; manage review notes; and ensure proper version control and secure record retention? (Direct experience with TeamMate is strongly preferred.)

• Yes
• No

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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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A background investigation will be required if you are selected for the position. Do you agree to have a background investigation conducted if you are offered the position?

• Yes
• No

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