Ryan Groft
Abbottstown,United States
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven audit professional with 18+ years of experience in government auditing, regulatory compliance, and risk assessment. Demonstrated expertise in conducting audits according to government standards, analyzing financial data, and providing recommendations for process improvements. Strong project management, communication, and training development skills. Proven background in training, mentoring, and overseeing audit staff.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Auditor
USAID
Abbottstown, United States
11.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- Conduct audits in accordance with yellow book standards, including incurred cost audit determinations, accounting system audits, and rate reviews to ensure compliance with regulations and the appropriate use of USAID funds
- Mentored junior auditors, contributing to their professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Developing and implementing risk assessments to prioritize audit activities and focus on high-risk areas
- Received and maintained a secret clearance
Auditor/Advisor
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Baltimore, United States
07.2020 - 11.2024
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- I served as an auditor and advisor reporting directly to the Director of the Acquisition Support Group.
- I provided expert support to three separate divisions comprising of approximately 80 contracting officers, specialists, and division directors
- I provided guidance and assistance on budgetary, training, and procurement activities.
- Conducted in person and group training on cost/price analysis to the various teams
- Reviewed and analyzed audit reports from various sources, providing recommendations to senior management on operational improvements.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures related to audit operations.
- I conducted audits of contractor-submitted business proposals
- Coordinated with internal and external stakeholders to improve audit efficiency.
- I developed and interpreted budget and financial guidance, policies, and procedures related to procurement, providing recommendations to senior management and procurement staff on complex financial matters, including FAR and HHSAR compliance
Auditor/Assistant Team Leader
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Baltimore, United States
09.2015 - 07.2020
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- As an auditor for the Division of Financial Services, I completed numerous indirect rate reviews, accounting system audits, and business proposal reviews for major, non-major, and nonprofit organizations. Ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
- As an assistant team lead I assisted with interviews of prospective new hires., trained and mentored audit staff in conducting various types of audits, including indirect rate reviews and accounting system audits.
- Reviewed audit work papers and reports completed by junior auditors to ensure compliance with yellow book standards, providing additional training as needed.
- Assisted lead auditor and DFS Director in personnel reviews.
- Developed internal policies and procedures for audit programs.
- Supported the DFS director in reviewing and forming the budget, which involved analyzing financial reports, forecasting expenses, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals
Investigative Support Auditor
Defense Contract Audit Agency
Frederick, United States
09.2010 - 09.2015
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- As an Investigative Support Auditor, I served as the product owner and manager for multiple cases concurrently, acting as the representative of the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) in procurement fraud cases with federal agents and US attorneys,
- Collaborated with various government agencies, such as small businesses, lending entities, banking institutions, and government contractors, to create comprehensive review plans for financial, performance, and internal documents in suspected fraud cases
- Independently conducted audits and delivered briefings to management and stakeholders
- Conducted thorough research on regulations, laws, and prior audit procedures to develop effective solutions
- As needed I would assist in training a new investigative auditor. I would coordinate and delegate responsibilities, effectively managing additional auditors for document review
Auditor/ Acting Supervosory Auditor
Defense Contract Audit Agency
Frederick, United States
05.2006 - 09.2010
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- Conducted a diverse range of technical audits on both non-major and major government contractors in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)
- Prepared briefings for supervisors and buying command officials, explaining material non-compliances found during audits, their impact on the buying program, and proposed follow-up engagements
- Attended meetings with end-users of the audit reports to clarify issues and ensure understanding
- As a team leader for complex assignments, effectively delegating tasks, summarizing work efforts, and providing management briefings
- Served in various stints as an acting supervisor. I would supervise and reviewing work papers and reports other auditors, Perform n addition to performing administrative functions such as timekeeping and providing input on performance evaluations.
- Mentored junior auditors, sharing knowledge and best practices to foster their professional growth within the team.
- Served as a guest instructor for DCAA's training institute (DCAI), contributing to the dissemination of knowledge and best practices
Education
MBA -
Mount Saint Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD12-2007
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA12-2005
Timeline
Senior Auditor
USAID
11.2024 - Current
Auditor/Advisor
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
07.2020 - 11.2024
Auditor/Assistant Team Leader
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
09.2015 - 07.2020
Investigative Support Auditor
Defense Contract Audit Agency
09.2010 - 09.2015
Auditor/ Acting Supervosory Auditor
Defense Contract Audit Agency
05.2006 - 09.2010
MBA -
Mount Saint Mary's University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
York College of Pennsylvania