SENIOR MANAGEMENT AUDITOR

Working Title: Internal Audit Manager

About the Department

The California Lottery is a multi-billion-dollar enterprise headquartered in Sacramento. It is one of the few state organizations that generates revenue without accepting taxpayer dollars from the state’s general fund. Our mission is to provide supplemental funding for California’s public schools and colleges. In fiscal year 2023-24, the California Lottery generated sales of more than $9.2 billion, with approximately $2.2 billion earned for California public schools. Lottery products are sold at over 23,000 retail locations statewide, including independent neighborhood shops, convenience stores, liquor stores, and supermarkets. Retail offerings include an average of 52 Scratchers® games and several draw games, such as Powerball®, Mega Millions®, SuperLotto Plus®, Fantasy 5, and Hot Spot®.

About the Role

The Internal Audit Manager will strengthen internal controls, support accountability, and advance the Lottery’s mission of providing supplemental funding for California’s public schools and colleges. This role involves managing, organizing, and supervising the Internal Audit Office under the direction of the Internal Audit Deputy Director.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, assist, and review operational, performance, information systems, compliance, and financial-related audits of the California Lottery.
• Manage and supervise the Internal Audit Office, ensuring effective audit processes and adherence to standards.
• Stay informed on all external audits, communicate with external audit entities, and collaborate with department staff to ensure internal controls are in place and risks are mitigated.

Requirements

• Current eligibility for the Senior Management Auditor classification in the State of California.
• Experience in planning, organizing, and conducting audits, including operational, performance, information systems, compliance, and financial audits.
• Ability to manage and supervise an audit team, including reviewing audit work and ensuring compliance with audit standards.
• Strong communication skills to interact with external audit entities and department staff.
• Knowledge of internal controls, risk management, and audit methodologies.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications listed in the Senior Management Auditor Classification Specification. Desirable qualifications include:

• Experience in a fast-paced environment with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• An inquisitive mindset and strong problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to the mission of supporting California’s public schools and colleges.

Special Requirements

• No person may be hired if convicted of a felony or any gambling-related offense, as per the California State Lottery Act.
• Successful clearance of a Background Investigation prior to hiring.
• If basing eligibility on education, transcripts and/or a diploma must be provided. Applicants with foreign transcripts must submit a transcript evaluation indicating equivalent coursework. Transcripts may be unofficial at the application stage but official transcripts will be required upon appointment.

Pay

$8,265.00 - $10,785.00 per month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Schedule

Permanent, full-time position. This role is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, with the requirement to reside in California and report to the Sacramento headquarters as assigned. Travel expenses to and from the headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.