California State Controller's Office
SENIOR MANAGEMENT AUDITOR
California State Controller's Office, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Position Details
Audit Manager (Senior Management Auditor)
Job Code: JC-497060
Classification: SENIOR MANAGEMENT AUDITOR
Base Pay: $8,265.00 - $10,785.00
Location: Sacramento County, California
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Facility: Division of Audits, State Controller's Office
Department Information The Office of the State Controller (SCO) is the destination employer within the State of California. As California’s chief fiscal officer, the Controller’s Office ensures accountability and transparency of California’s financial practices while promoting fairness and opportunity for all.
The Division of Audits (AUD) at the California State Controller’s Office is dedicated to promoting transparency, accountability, and integrity in the use of public funds. This division conducts financial and compliance audits of state and local government agencies, ensuring that taxpayer dollars are spent appropriately and effectively.
As part of this team, you’ll play a key role in identifying areas for improvement, detecting fraud, and helping government programs operate more efficiently.
Job Description and Duties The Financial Audits Bureau performs different financial and compliance audits and has oversight responsibilities for programs such as K‑12 Education, First 5, Women Infant and Children (WIC), Single Audits of Local Governments, and the Transportation Development Act.
Under general direction provided by the Bureau Chief (Supervising Management Auditor), the Senior Management Auditor will plan, organize, and direct the work of a group of audit teams performing a variety of engagements (audits, attestations, and/or reviews) and will supervise a large audit team conducting sensitive and complex engagements.
Audit Tasks
Provide field supervision and on‑the‑job training of staff members.
Review audit reports and work papers for accuracy, clarity, and support; and conformance with professional auditing standards, SCO’s Engagement Manual, and other program requirements.
Determine if audit production goals are being met, and make or recommend changes to the Bureau Chief.
Audit‑Related Tasks
Evaluate workload and assign resources to accomplish audit objectives.
Develop an annual work plan and annual workload budget. Monitor the plan monthly.
Provide guidance and direction and participate in the audit planning process.
Evaluate and determine the resources required to meet the State Controller’s constitutional audit obligations.
Conduct research of complex audit issues utilizing various resources such as state and federal law, state administrative procedures, codes, legislation, etc.
Initiate changes to the audit programs as a result of legislation, regulations, state and federal laws, legal opinions, etc.
Perform other special projects as required.
Staff Performance
Evaluate staff members’ work performance and prepare evaluation reports.
Provide consultative services to staff members regarding the most complex audit and/or compliance issues.
Identify types of training needs for each staff member and ensure staff members receive identified training.
Conduct performance evaluations.
Administrative Tasks
Monitor and review staff attendance reports.
Analyze legislation and prepare bill analysis as needed.
Assess available funding and need for budget change proposals.
Draft legal opinion requests as needed.
Prepare correspondence and other documents as needed.
Provide briefings and make presentations to the SCO Executive Office, government officials, and other entities as applicable.
Special Requirements
Educational Requirement: A copy of your degree, transcripts, or degree evaluation is required for all applications. Applications submitted without the educational requirements may not be considered.
A résumé is required.
A Statement of Qualifications is required; please see the Application Package Instructions for details.
Senior Management Auditor Examination: Take the required examination.
Application Instructions and Documents
Complete Application Package (including STD Form 678 or Electronic State Employment Application) must be submitted by the Final Filing Date (12/1/2025).
Resume, degree and/or transcripts, and Statement of Qualifications must be included.
All required documents must be received or postmarked by the final filing date.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, irrespective of age, ancestry, color, disability, family care, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics.
Contact and Mailing Address State Controller’s Office — Human Resources Attn: Human Resources Office – J.W. 300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300 Sacramento, CA 95814
Application Drop‑Off Hours Drop off in person must be received by 5 p.m. on the final filing date. Hours: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
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Job Code: JC-497060
Classification: SENIOR MANAGEMENT AUDITOR
Base Pay: $8,265.00 - $10,785.00
Location: Sacramento County, California
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Facility: Division of Audits, State Controller's Office
Department Information The Office of the State Controller (SCO) is the destination employer within the State of California. As California’s chief fiscal officer, the Controller’s Office ensures accountability and transparency of California’s financial practices while promoting fairness and opportunity for all.
The Division of Audits (AUD) at the California State Controller’s Office is dedicated to promoting transparency, accountability, and integrity in the use of public funds. This division conducts financial and compliance audits of state and local government agencies, ensuring that taxpayer dollars are spent appropriately and effectively.
As part of this team, you’ll play a key role in identifying areas for improvement, detecting fraud, and helping government programs operate more efficiently.
Job Description and Duties The Financial Audits Bureau performs different financial and compliance audits and has oversight responsibilities for programs such as K‑12 Education, First 5, Women Infant and Children (WIC), Single Audits of Local Governments, and the Transportation Development Act.
Under general direction provided by the Bureau Chief (Supervising Management Auditor), the Senior Management Auditor will plan, organize, and direct the work of a group of audit teams performing a variety of engagements (audits, attestations, and/or reviews) and will supervise a large audit team conducting sensitive and complex engagements.
Audit Tasks
Provide field supervision and on‑the‑job training of staff members.
Review audit reports and work papers for accuracy, clarity, and support; and conformance with professional auditing standards, SCO’s Engagement Manual, and other program requirements.
Determine if audit production goals are being met, and make or recommend changes to the Bureau Chief.
Audit‑Related Tasks
Evaluate workload and assign resources to accomplish audit objectives.
Develop an annual work plan and annual workload budget. Monitor the plan monthly.
Provide guidance and direction and participate in the audit planning process.
Evaluate and determine the resources required to meet the State Controller’s constitutional audit obligations.
Conduct research of complex audit issues utilizing various resources such as state and federal law, state administrative procedures, codes, legislation, etc.
Initiate changes to the audit programs as a result of legislation, regulations, state and federal laws, legal opinions, etc.
Perform other special projects as required.
Staff Performance
Evaluate staff members’ work performance and prepare evaluation reports.
Provide consultative services to staff members regarding the most complex audit and/or compliance issues.
Identify types of training needs for each staff member and ensure staff members receive identified training.
Conduct performance evaluations.
Administrative Tasks
Monitor and review staff attendance reports.
Analyze legislation and prepare bill analysis as needed.
Assess available funding and need for budget change proposals.
Draft legal opinion requests as needed.
Prepare correspondence and other documents as needed.
Provide briefings and make presentations to the SCO Executive Office, government officials, and other entities as applicable.
Special Requirements
Educational Requirement: A copy of your degree, transcripts, or degree evaluation is required for all applications. Applications submitted without the educational requirements may not be considered.
A résumé is required.
A Statement of Qualifications is required; please see the Application Package Instructions for details.
Senior Management Auditor Examination: Take the required examination.
Application Instructions and Documents
Complete Application Package (including STD Form 678 or Electronic State Employment Application) must be submitted by the Final Filing Date (12/1/2025).
Resume, degree and/or transcripts, and Statement of Qualifications must be included.
All required documents must be received or postmarked by the final filing date.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, irrespective of age, ancestry, color, disability, family care, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics.
Contact and Mailing Address State Controller’s Office — Human Resources Attn: Human Resources Office – J.W. 300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300 Sacramento, CA 95814
Application Drop‑Off Hours Drop off in person must be received by 5 p.m. on the final filing date. Hours: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
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