Internal Controls Auditor

Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Join the CPSC as our Internal Controls Auditor and play a pivotal role in our mission of protecting families across America! Be the driving force for accountability-leading A-123 assessments, conducting risk-based testing, and shaping corrective actions that safeguard mission-critical decisions agency-wide. Partner with senior leadership and the Risk Manager to strengthen governance and ensure integrity across financial reporting and operations.

• This position is located at the agency level within the Office of Financial Management, under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer. The incumbent leads the agency's internal controls program, working independently and in partnership with the agency's Risk Manager to strengthen the organization's control environment, ensure compliance with federal internal control standards, and provide management with reliable assurance over financial and operational processes. Duties include, but not limited to, the following: Serves as the agency's principal expert for financial and operational internal controls, leading the ongoing evaluation, continuous implementation, and improvement of the agency's internal control program, including testing the design and operating effectiveness of controls across financial and operational processes. Leads the development of substantive risk assessments and risk-based testing plans aligned with OMB Circular A-123, Appendix A, Management of Reporting and Data Integrity Risk, and Appendix C, Requirements for Payment Integrity Improvement, to determine which processes to test and to inform testing frequency for operations and financial reporting cycles, strengthening financial reporting, data integrity, and payment integrity. Conducts A-123 assessments and issues formal written results, including assessments of compliance with established policies and procedures, and recommends corrective actions and operational improvements that drive accountability and operational efficiency. Oversees corrective action planning, monitoring, and tracking; serves as the EXFM administrator of the audit corrective action database and reviews management responses for adequacy and timeliness. Oversees the annual Statements of Assurance process and contributes to the Agency Financial Report by developing content related to internal controls, assurance, and regulatory compliance. Serves as the agency's audit liaison, communicating with the OIG and external auditors when applicable; acts as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) Level II; and collaborates with the agency's Risk Manager as a technical authority on the Risk Management Council. Works independently as a self-starter and forward-thinking leader, exercising sound judgment to lead the internal controls program and partner effectively with agency stakeholders on enterprise risk management priorities. Performs other duties as assigned.

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