Job Posting: Senior Financial Auditor Evaluator III/Senior Financial Audit Manager

California State Auditor's Office

JC-397086
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Senior Financial Auditor Evaluator III/Senior Financial Audit Manager
SENIOR AUDITOR EVALUATOR III

$9,472.00 - $12,819.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 1/22/2024

Job Description and Duties

The Position
The Senior Financial Auditor III/Senior Financial Audit Manager is a critical leader on a 25-30 person team performing the State’s financial audit and has the primary responsibility in ensuring the quality of work products and compliance with all applicable auditing standards. The incumbents will participate in the planning of our annual audit of the State of California’s financial statements and related activities, interact regularly with accounting personnel at a variety of state agencies, and work with State Auditor staff and management in a collaborative and effective manner. The Senior Financial Auditor III will supervise subordinate Seniors and Auditor Evaluators to ensure that audits are conducted in accordance with professional auditing standards, financial statements are presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, and the focus of the team aligns with the mission of the State Auditor.

 

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

Working Conditions

  • This position is eligible for participation in the office’s hybrid telework program. Work at the alternate work location must be conducted in a space that is ergonomically sound, private, distraction-free, and has safe working conditions to be eligible to telework.
  • Work performed in the office is in an air-conditioned high-rise building with elevator access and both natural and artificial lighting.
  • Work may require sitting for an extended period of time using a personal computer and the use of standard office equipment, such as phones, copiers or scanners.
  • Work may require periodic non-standard work hours and work during weekends to meet workload needs and demands.

  • Work may require travel, working away from headquarters and/or long and irregular work hours.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-397086
Position #(s):
339-100-4111-900
Working Title:
Senior Financial Auditor Evaluator III/Senior Financial Audit Manager
Classification:
SENIOR AUDITOR EVALUATOR III
$9,472.00 - $12,819.00

Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications..

# of Positions:
2
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California State Auditor has earned the reputation as one of the premier government audit agencies in the nation. With an annual budget of over $300 billion, the California state government oversees one of the largest economies in the world, which can also bring some of the biggest challenges, making California government complex, multi-faceted, and subject to high expectations for results. California is a leader in forwarding solutions to many social and environmental concerns. These positions will guide the work to ensure California’s financial statements are fairly stated so the State can be best prepared to continue its important efforts, and further support them by potentially securing billions of dollars of available federal funding. To learn more about the California State Auditor's Financial Audit Team, please visit: http://www.auditor.ca.gov/jobs/financial.html

Department Website: http://www.auditor.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

Any applicant receiving a conditional job offer will be subject to a background check, fingerprinting and an inquiry to the California Department of Justice to disclose criminal records prior to appointment.

State Auditor’s Office employees are excluded from collective bargaining.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 1/22/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

California State Auditor's Office
Attn: Human Resources
621 Capitol Mall, Ste. 1200
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

California State Auditor's Office
Human Resources
621 Capitol Mall, Ste. 1200
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is required and must be included.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

The Ideal Candidates
The ideal candidates are self-motivated and seek to do meaningful and impactful work as part of a supportive organization the promotes upward mobility. We are seeking candidates who are driven by success and thrive in a flexible, team-centered environment that supports work/life balance. These dynamic leaders come with experience of auditing annual comprehensive financial reports for governmental entities and will be able to establish relationships and effectively communicate with all levels of staff, including at the executive level. Additionally, these well-rounded experts will:

  • Have direct experience/expertise in government financial statement auditing or public accounting using professional auditing standards.
  • Have evaluated internal controls and compliance over financial reporting in a variety of organizations and settings.
  • Be able to apply new accounting standards.
  • Exude personal characteristics including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and the accountability for self and serve as a role model for the entire team.
  • Ensure that critical analyses are performed and sufficient evidence is obtained to determine whether financial statements and account balances are presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Possess a valid attest license as a Certified Public Accountant in California.
  • Have experience in mentoring, developing, and leading teams in a manner that fosters professional growth.

 

Benefits

California State Auditor employees enjoy an excellent benefit package, including outstanding medical benefits, competitive paid time off, as well as participation in the State’s pension plan and access to employer sponsored retirement savings plans.

Wellness Benefits:

Out-of-pocket contributions and co-pays are generally lower than other employers for health, dental, and vision. Services also include Employee Assistance & Employee Wellness Programs.

Time Off:

As a state employee, you receive 11 paid holidays annually, and immediately accrue paid time off for both vacation and sick leave. The monthly accrual amount increases based on length of service; for more information, visit Paid Time Off Specifics.

Retirement:

Employees are enrolled in a defined benefit plan through the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)—the nation’s largest public pension system, with more than 2 million members from California’s state, school, and public agency employers. In addition, employees may elect to participate in 401(k) and 457(b) defined contribution plans offered by the State.

Additional Options for:

• CPAs are eligible for a $4,800 bonus paid over a three-year period 
• Life Insurance

• Long Term Disability Insurance

• Legal Services

For more details about employee benefits, visit the California Department of Human Resources website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.auditor.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Britani Pavoni
(916) 445-0255
britanip@auditor.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:
Kristina Gin
(916) 445-0255 ext: 500
kristinag@auditor.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

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.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.