Audit and Compliance Director - Accounting Job ID: 250420 Location: VA - Metro Bldg At Eisenhower Full/Part Time: Full-Time Posting Open-Close 05/16/2025 - 05/21/2025 Union NRP Regular/Temporary: Regular **Job Description** **Minimum Qualifications** **Education** + Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field **Experience** + A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in audits, investigations, public accounting, financial management, quality reviews and/or other related fields to include a minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience in the related field. **Certification/Licensure** + N/A **Preferred Qualifications** + Master's degree in Accounting or related field + Audit experience in large CPA firm. **Medical Group** + Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations. **Job Summary** The Audit and Compliance Director is an individual contributor who has overall responsibility for overseeing audits conducted within the Accounting department. The incumbent will bring a systematic, disciplined approach to the evaluation of risk management practices, to include systems of internal controls and underlying business processes that support Accounting. The incumbent serves as a liaison on internal and external audits and reviews; augmenting organizational compliance through effective communication, support, education, and training programs; and fostering the values of knowledge, honesty, integrity, respect, and professionalism. The incumbent will lead audit and assurance activities as assigned to the VP & Comptroller¿s areas and deliver consulting services as deemed appropriate. Reviews various reports, including, but not limited to, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, National Transit Database filings, Single Audit, CFA/DFA reports to ensure accuracy and completeness and the implementation of GASB pronouncements. **Essential Functions** + Acts as liaison for all external and internal audits and reviews over the office of Accounting, including scheduling fieldwork, reviewing milestones and prepared by client documents and deadlines. Reviews all audit submissions for completeness and accuracy and identifies any issues that may arise to be discussed with Accounting leadership. Recommends action plan to address audit issues and findings. Follows up on outstanding submissions and schedules meetings with auditors for additional information and status updates. + Provides advice and counsel to management on audit and compliance-related matters to help ensure that accounting management is current in their knowledge of and made aware of any significant changes to applicable government rules and regulations. This is accomplished by keeping job related certifications current, attending industry related best practices seminars and conferences, and coordinating relevant training, when appropriate. + Reviews various financial reports for completeness and accuracy, including but not limited to the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Single Audit, National Transit Database filing and CFA/DFA. Utilizes industry checklists and reviews supporting documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy with requirements for the reports. Reports findings and recommendations to the Assistant Comptroller for follow up. + Maintains list of issues that arise during audits, assists with corrective action plans and coordinates with Accounting management to improve processes. Schedules regular meetings with Accounting management to review the status of all corrective action plans. + Reviews the methodologies recommended, the calculated impact to the financial statements, and required disclosures of GASB implementations to assess compliance with the appropriate standards and identifies any potential issues. Reports potential issues and concerns to Accounting leadership. + Reviews policies and procedures for sufficient internal controls, consistency with current practice, and compliance with applicable regulations and the obligation for adherence. This is accomplished through consistent reviews and audits of WMATA systems, processes, and procedures. + Prepares periodic status updates on outstanding items and audits to the VP & Comptroller. + Resolves problems and obstacles to the timely and efficient completion of audits. Advises stakeholders of potential risks in a timely manner. + Encourages and demonstrates a collaborative, cooperative, and productive working relationship with internal teams, external audit agencies, and WMATA management to ensure that WMATA implements the best operational practices. This is done through effective and clear empathetic communication and building trust-based relationships. **Other Functions** + Encourages and demonstrates a collaborative, cooperative, and productive working relationship with internal teams, external audit agencies, and WMATA management to ensure that WMATA implements the best operational practices. This is done through effective and clear empathetic communication and building trust-based relationships. + Maintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions. Promotes a positive safety culture and encourages reporting of safety concerns consistent with our Agency Safety Plan, other regulatory requirements within the Safety Management System and just culture principles. **The** **functions** **listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.** **Evaluation Criteria** + Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience. + Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following: + Skills and/or behavioral assessment + Personal interview + Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses) + Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment) + Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions) + Review of a current motor vehicle report **Closing** WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law. This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. 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