Senior Audit Specialist

About TriMerge Consulting Group, P.A.

TriMerge Consulting Group, P.A. is a professional services firm specializing in federal financial management, audit support, internal controls, and risk advisory services. We support federal agencies in strengthening internal control environments, enhancing financial transparency, and ensuring compliance with applicable federal standards and regulations.

We are seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager to lead audit and internal control efforts under our federal contract portfolio, including engagements supporting the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

Position Overview

The Internal Audit Manager / Senior Audit Specialist serves as TriMerge’s audit lead. This role provides subject matter expertise in internal controls, OMB Circular A-123 compliance, and GAGAS (Yellow Book) standards.

The candidate will oversee internal control reviews, coordinate audit liaison activities, manage corrective action planning, and deliver high-quality audit reporting.

This position requires strong leadership, technical audit expertise, and the ability to operate independently in a dynamic federal environment.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Control \& A-123 Reviews

• Plan, execute, and document A-123 internal control assessments.
• Conduct walkthroughs, process documentation, control testing, and risk assessments.
• Identify control gaps, deficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare detailed findings and formal audit reports.

Audit Liaison \& External Audit Support

• Serve as primary liaison between TriMerge, the client agency, and external auditors (e.g., GAO, OIG).
• Coordinate documentation requests and ensure timely responses.
• Track audit findings and monitor recommendation status.
• Support financial statement audit readiness and remediation efforts.

Specialized Audit Engagements

• Lead or support performance audits, recovery audits, and transportation audits as defined by individual task orders.
• Ensure audit planning and execution align with applicable federal requirements and GAGAS standards.

Corrective Action \& Risk Management

• Assist agency stakeholders in developing and monitoring Corrective Action Plans (CAPs).
• Provide advisory support on risk mitigation strategies and internal control enhancements.
• Strengthen internal control frameworks and promote a culture of accountability.

Reporting \& Communication

• Prepare executive-level audit reports, briefings, and presentations.
• Communicate findings clearly and effectively to senior federal leadership.
• Provide updates to the COR and TriMerge Project Lead on engagement status.

Compliance \& Quality Assurance

• Ensure all audit work complies with:
• Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS / Yellow Book)
• OMB Circular A-123
• Federal financial management regulations
• Department of Commerce policies and guidance
• Maintain proper audit documentation and workpaper standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s degree strongly preferred).
• Active CPA license (REQUIRED).
• CGFM or CIA certification highly desirable.
• Minimum 7 years of federal audit experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in:
• GAGAS (Yellow Book) standards
• OMB Circular A-123 internal control reviews
• Federal financial reporting
• USSGL and GTAS reporting
• Proven experience leading internal control reviews and supporting financial statement audits.
• Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to brief senior federal leadership and contracting officials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting NIST, the Department of Commerce, or other federal science or regulatory agencies.
• Experience with recovery audits and transportation audits.
• Familiarity with the Department of Commerce Manager’s Internal Control Program (MICP).
• Experience working within a federal contractor environment.