Introduction
The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population – students, teachers, principals, and other educators throughout Maryland.
GRADE
GRADE 20
LOCATION OF POSITION
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Main Purpose of Job
This position is responsible for designing and implementing an annual auditing program to perform financial and compliance audits of State Aid to Education provided to the local school systems. In addition, this position also directs, develops, coordinates and supervises the activities of financial compliance auditor program supervisors and staff auditors assigned to perform performance, financial and compliance audits of State Aid provided to local school systems
POSITION DUTIES
This position directs and develops auditing procedures and objectives for state aided education programs. Under the direction of the Director of Audits, the position prepares an annual audit plan for the State Aid Unit within the MSDE’s Audit Office. This position oversees the audit testing of performance, compliance, financial, and programmatic results of the State Aid to Education Programs implemented with the 24 local school systems and prepares the related audit reports. The position communicates with senior management at the 24 local school systems, MSDE, and State regulatory agencies, provides technical assistance to the Audit Office staff, local school system personnel, State program officers, and MSDE program senior management, concerning the local school system’s performance of the educational programs that were subject to audit.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from an accredited college
or university with thirty (30) credit hours in accounting and related courses,
including 3 credit hours in auditing.
Experience: 6 years of
experience performing financial and compliance audits of a State, Federal, or
local government agency, non-profit or other business entity including two
years of supervisory or managerial experience
Note:
1.Possession
of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal
Auditor (CIA), or a master’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or
university may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
2. Applicants
may substitute one year of professional accounting experience for one year of
auditing experience only.
3. Candidates
may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned
officer in Internal Review classifications or Auditing specialty codes in the
Financial or Auditing fields of work on a year-for-year basis for the required
experience.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Two years of supervisory or managerial experience
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of State Operations and Financial Management
Systems.
Experience overseeing and coordinating the administrative
activities of an office unit.
Experience managing multiple audits or projects simultaneously.
Possession of a license as a Certified Internal Auditor
(CIA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and travel throughout the state are required. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.
Conclusion
For immediate consideration please submit your application by October 30, 2020.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
To apply for this position online go to MSDE Jobs on JobAps or marylandpublicschools.org) On-line applications (and resumes) are the required method for receiving your application/attachments. Using this method will allow applicants to access their documents for future recruitments for which they apply and verify that the appropriate documents (resume-credentials) have been attached to the recruitment that requires them. Applicants must include their resume and provide sufficient information on the application to document that they satisfy the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Please do not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of your application; your application will not be considered.
If you utilize fax or regular mail as the option to submit required attachments, you will need to resubmit these documents each time you apply for a new position that requires the attachments. Additionally, you must include the following information on each page of the attachment you submit in order to ensure that we append the attachments to the correct recruitment: First and Last Name, Recruitment Number, and the last 4 digits of your SS# and indicate application for Program Manager II – State Aid Audit Manager, Section Chief PIN#039369 - JobAps# 20-005477-0018. Mailing Address: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Human Resources, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. Fax: 410-333-8950 – This fax number is for Department of Education recruitment actions only.
If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850. For inquiries or an MSDE Application, contact 410-767-0019 or TTY/TDD 410-333-3045 or visit our website at http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.
