<p>We are looking for an Internal Auditor to join a hybrid team in Baltimore, Maryland in a contract opportunity with potential for a long-term role. This role is well suited for a detail-oriented individual who can contribute to financial and operational audit activities, assess controls, and support clear audit reporting. You will work in a structured, fast-paced environment with exposure to multiple engagements while partnering with audit leadership and cross-functional teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct audit testing activities, including sampling, reconciliations, and review of transactions to support engagement objectives.</p><p>• Analyze financial and operational workflows to determine whether controls, policies, and regulatory expectations are being followed.</p><p>• Examine data for inconsistencies, exceptions, and control weaknesses, then escalate observations to audit leadership as appropriate.</p><p>• Assist in developing clear audit summaries and practical recommendations that address identified risks and process improvement opportunities.</p><p>• Execute assigned steps within established audit programs and follow department standards for quality, consistency, and timeliness.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather information, validate findings, and support progress across concurrent audit assignments.</p><p>• Contribute to annual internal audit activities by supporting planning, testing, and reporting across a range of engagements.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Internal Auditor to join a high-impact audit team in Maryland. This contract-to-permanent position offers the opportunity to lead complex reviews, assess risk, and provide practical recommendations that strengthen controls and support informed decision-making. The role operates in a hybrid environment and is well suited for an individual who can balance multiple priorities while delivering thorough, well-supported audit results.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct end-to-end audit engagements, coordinating planning activities, execution, documentation, and final reporting to keep projects on schedule and aligned with objectives.</p><p>• Define audit objectives, determine key risk areas, and build detailed testing strategies that address financial, operational, and compliance considerations.</p><p>• Conduct in-depth audit procedures, analyze data sets, and review financial information to identify trends, exceptions, and areas requiring attention.</p><p>• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls against recognized audit and compliance standards, and highlight gaps that may affect operations or regulatory adherence.</p><p>• Document observations, prepare clear workpapers, and develop comprehensive reports that explain issues, impact, and recommended corrective actions.</p><p>• Present audit conclusions to leadership and business partners, translating technical findings into practical guidance for decision-making and remediation.</p><p>• Contribute to quality assurance efforts across concurrent audit projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting with cross-functional collaboration.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Audit Supervisor to support a public-sector organization in Baltimore, Maryland. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can lead financial and operational audit activities, strengthen compliance practices, and deliver clear recommendations that improve accountability. The role is fully onsite and offers the chance to manage audit priorities in a fast-paced government environment while working closely with internal stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead financial and operational audit engagements from initial scoping through final reporting, ensuring work aligns with applicable standards and organizational objectives.<br>• Create risk-focused audit strategies and detailed work plans that address key controls, compliance obligations, and areas of potential exposure.<br>• Coordinate audit schedules, assign priorities, and monitor progress to keep projects on track and completed within expected timeframes.<br>• Review accounting records, business processes, and supporting documentation to assess accuracy, effectiveness, and adherence to governing regulations.<br>• Evaluate complex governmental accounting activities and internal control structures to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.<br>• Prepare clear audit findings, reports, and recommendations, and present conclusions effectively to leadership and relevant staff.<br>• Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight to audit personnel, supporting quality work, consistent methodology, and ongoing development.<br>• Apply government auditing knowledge to annual audit planning and risk-based internal audit efforts across a range of operational and financial areas.
<p>Robert Half has a new direct-hire opportunity for a Payroll Director based in Owings Mills, MD. The Payroll Director is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of payroll operations for a multi-state U.S. workforce of several thousand employees. This role oversees a small team of payroll professionals, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing while continuously improving systems, controls, and processes. This is a hybrid position! If interested, please apply to this posting or contact Cody Marshall at Robert Half to learn more.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Payroll Operations & Compliance</p><ul><li>Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-state employee population (e.g., salaried, hourly, exempt, non-exempt).</li><li>Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations (including tax filings, wage and hour laws, and reporting requirements).</li><li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and implement necessary process updates.</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll, including bonuses, commissions, equity transactions, and off-cycle payments.</li></ul><p>Team Leadership</p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a small payroll team, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and professional development plans.</li><li>Optimize team workflows and resource allocation to ensure efficiency and scalability.</li></ul><p>Systems & Process Improvement</p><ul><li>Manage and optimize payroll systems (e.g., HRIS/payroll platforms), including upgrades, integrations, and troubleshooting.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline processes, automate manual tasks, and improve data accuracy.</li><li>Partner with IT and HR to enhance system functionality and reporting capabilities.</li></ul><p>Audit, Controls & Reporting</p><ul><li>Establish and maintain strong internal controls to ensure payroll accuracy and mitigate risk.</li><li>Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, reconciliations, and process explanations.</li><li>Prepare and review payroll-related reports, reconciliations, and analytics for leadership.</li></ul><p>Cross-Functional Collaboration</p><ul><li>Partner with HR on employee data changes, benefits deductions, and compliance matters.</li><li>Work closely with Finance on general ledger reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.</li><li>Act as a subject matter expert for payroll-related inquiries across the organization.</li></ul><p><br></p>