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.

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Baltimore, MD
onsite
Temporary / Contract
60 - 72 USD / Hourly
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.
2026-07-27T00:00:00Z