SENIOR MANAGEMENT AUDITOR

Job Description and Duties

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

• Travel will be required to conduct audits, meet with auditees, or attend meetings/conferences.

About the Role

This position is located at The Park, a quaint and historical campus environment two blocks from McKinley Park, in the heart of residential East Sacramento. Easily accessible from US 50 and I-80, The Park offers free parking, quick walks to local restaurant favorites, and countless lunchtime strolling opportunities through the quiet East Sacramento neighborhood.

This position is eligible for hybrid telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time. Specific telework arrangements may be discussed in more detail with the respective hiring manager. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the State Controller's Office policies.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Final Filing Date: 7/22/2026

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. Here, you’ll work in a collaborative and supportive environment with diverse opportunities for professional growth and development. A career with the SCO offers meaningful work that directly impacts the state’s future.

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. Join a team where your work directly contributes to the trust and accountability that Californians expect from their government.

Special Requirements

• A copy of your degree, transcripts, or degree evaluation is required for all applications.
• A resume is required.
• A Statement of Qualifications is required; please see ‘Required Application Package Documents’ for instructions.

Desirable Qualifications

• Driver’s License
• Exceptional leadership qualities, with the ability to motivate, mentor, encourage, and facilitate cooperation, teamwork, and pride.
• Knowledge of effective change management, planning, organizing, directing, and engaging a team of professional auditors.
• Possession of excellent organization, time management, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to act independently with integrity, and be open-minded, flexible, and tactful.
• Ability to mitigate risk and think strategically.
• Broad knowledge of various federal, state, local laws, rules, policies and procedures.
• Ability to use good judgment when analyzing data and situations, draw sound conclusions, and take effective actions.
• Flexible, and willingness to thrive in an environment of change, pressure, and deadlines, while providing results.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience presenting before executive management team, elected officials, and local agency administrators.
• Experience collaborating with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong foundation in accounting and auditing.
• Keen understanding of government accounting theory, principles, and practices.
• Knowledge of internal control standards.
• Strong PC skills, including, Microsoft Office applications, Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Division of Audits Recruitment
(916) 324-5844
AUDRecruitment@sco.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact

SCO EEO Contact
(916) 324-2223

Education 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.