Supervisor, Internal Audit
Apply NowCompany: Montgomery County Public Schools
Location: Rockville, MD 20850
Description:
Job Description
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION:
Under the direction of the Board of Education (Board) is responsible for planning and conducting all internal audits of financial activities and operations of the school system; assisting and advising in the development and maintenance of effective internal controls; performing tests of transactions and internal controls; evaluating compliance with MCPS financial management policies and procedures; and assisting in developing and implementing financial management procedures and systems to improve cost efficiencies and process management; and for supervising internal audit staff. Physical Demands: None Special Requirements: None
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices and their application to a wide variety of fiscal and operations auditing problems, along with an understanding of the technical aspects of computer applications as related to the auditing function in the various stages of development, testing, installation, and modification. Considerable knowledge of office procedures, practices, and equipment. Knowledge of school accounting procedures and systems highly desirable. Considerable ability to effectively develop and complete fiscal and operations audits. Considerable ability to plan, organize, and coordinate the efforts of a staff of internal auditors. Ability to manage contracts involving management consultant and accounting firms. Considerable ability in oral and written communication, including the ability to develop clear, concise, and comprehensive reports. Considerable skill in analyzing accounting/auditing problems and recommending or implementing actions to overcome them.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
Master?s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration or related field and/or a CPA certificate. Considerable varied and increasingly responsible experience in fiscal and operations auditing, including supervisory experience. Experience in public accounting, government auditing, and management consulting highly desirable. Other combinations of education and experience that include considerable advanced coursework in accounting, information systems, finance, and auditing and which provide the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.Certificate License:None
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION:
Under the direction of the Board of Education (Board) is responsible for planning and conducting all internal audits of financial activities and operations of the school system; assisting and advising in the development and maintenance of effective internal controls; performing tests of transactions and internal controls; evaluating compliance with MCPS financial management policies and procedures; and assisting in developing and implementing financial management procedures and systems to improve cost efficiencies and process management; and for supervising internal audit staff. Physical Demands: None Special Requirements: None
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices and their application to a wide variety of fiscal and operations auditing problems, along with an understanding of the technical aspects of computer applications as related to the auditing function in the various stages of development, testing, installation, and modification. Considerable knowledge of office procedures, practices, and equipment. Knowledge of school accounting procedures and systems highly desirable. Considerable ability to effectively develop and complete fiscal and operations audits. Considerable ability to plan, organize, and coordinate the efforts of a staff of internal auditors. Ability to manage contracts involving management consultant and accounting firms. Considerable ability in oral and written communication, including the ability to develop clear, concise, and comprehensive reports. Considerable skill in analyzing accounting/auditing problems and recommending or implementing actions to overcome them.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
Master?s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration or related field and/or a CPA certificate. Considerable varied and increasingly responsible experience in fiscal and operations auditing, including supervisory experience. Experience in public accounting, government auditing, and management consulting highly desirable. Other combinations of education and experience that include considerable advanced coursework in accounting, information systems, finance, and auditing and which provide the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.Certificate License:None