Audit Lead

About the Organization

Are you looking for a different type of state government job? Something with a little more excitement and a more fast-paced and fluid environment? How about an opportunity to be part of one of the most remarkable transportation projects in California's history? The California High-Speed Rail Authority is a small and dynamic state agency that is looking for employees who are interested in a challenging and rewarding job opportunity.

About the Role

Under the general direction of the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s (Authority) Senior Management Auditor, the Staff Management Auditor is responsible for conducting the most complex and sensitive assignments of the high-speed rail project’s programs, management processes and practices, contracts, and funds. The incumbent independently conducts complex financial, compliance, and performance audits to ensure that state and federal resources of the high-speed rail program are properly expended and managed in accordance with state and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines. The Staff Management Auditor also acts as a lead to Associate Management Auditors and Staff Services Management Auditors throughout the planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases of the engagement. The incumbent is responsible and accountable for properly supervising the engagement to ensure that objectives are achieved, quality is assured, and guidance is given. All work is to be accomplished in accordance with State and federal rules, regulations, and guidelines; Generally Accepted Governmental Audit Standards (GAGAS); and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (ISPPIA).

Desirable Skills

• Working familiarity with audit standards including Yellow Book, GAGAS and ISPPIA and other appropriate standards used in performing financial and performance reviews of government programs.
• Knowledge of contracting laws, regulations, and practices.
• Knowledge of accounting systems, including invoicing and billing systems, project cost systems, including indirect cost rates.
• Knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations, Title 2, Part 200, Title 48, Part 31, and Title 49, Part 18.
• Knowledge of generally accepted auditing techniques, including performance, financial, and compliance auditing.
• Ability to apply methods of auditing, including through information technology systems.
• Knowledge of internal controls and risk assessment concepts.
• Understanding of organization and management of State government and agencies.
• Understanding of program planning and evaluation.
• Understanding of statistical and sampling methods to auditing.
• Knowledge of California general obligation bond principles and practices.
• Receptive to constructive criticism.
• Ability to write effectively in narrative form.
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a team.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, be a self-starter and use independent judgement.
• Ability to work effectively with top level managers of State agencies and other organizations.
• Ability to effectively communicate to groups and individuals on technical issues.
• Ability to plan, analyze and translate technical results into oral or written format understandable for non-auditors.
• Experience with automated audit workpaper solutions.
• Proficiency with the following information technology tools: Microsoft products and Google Chrome.
• Experience auditing grants or other pass-through funds.
• Experience leading audits engagements.
• Experience performing internal control audits.

Location

The High-Speed Rail Authority headquarters building is located in downtown Sacramento on the corner of 8th and L Street. We are located one block away from the 8th and Capitol light rail stop, as well as the 7th and Capitol light rail stop. The building is also within walking distance of DOCO, the California State Capitol Park, a farmer’s market during summer months, and Old Sacramento.

Minimum Qualifications

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State Hiring Process

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Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.