Job Opportunities at SCO

Looking for a job that you can feel passionate about?  Looking for work in an inviting work environment?  If you are interested in working in a fast-paced environment surrounded by enthusiastic and self-motivated people, then look no further!  The Office of the State Controller (SCO) is the destination Constitutional employer within the State of California.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified will be interviewed.
The selected candidate considered for the advertised position will be required to undergo a fingerprint clearance and any offer of employment will be contingent upon live scan fingerprint results.

Scope of Position:
Under general direction provided by the Bureau Chief (Supervising Management Auditor), plan, organize and direct staff who performs varied and complex audits of governmental and nongovernmental programs at both the state and local level. The position will act as the first line supervisor of a team of auditors, and is responsible for providing supervision and technical guidance to ensure audit production and quality goals are attained. Travel will be required.

Duties and Responsibilities:
(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)

• Evaluate workload and assign resources to accomplish audit objectives. Assign audits and allocate time for each assignment. Provide guidance and direction and participate in the audit planning process. Determine if audit production goals are being met, and make or recommend changes to Bureau Chief.
• Provide field supervision and on-the-job training to staff members. Review audit reports and work papers for accuracy and support, conformance to standards.
• Evaluate staff members work performance and prepare evaluation reports. Provide training to staff members and to assist in resolving complex audit and/or compliance issues. Identify types of training needs for each staff member. Ensure that staff members receive identified training needs.
• Initiate changes as a result of legislation, rules, federal laws etc. to the audit programs. Evaluate and determine the resources required to meet the State Controller’s constitutional audit obligations. Prepare budget change proposals and bill analysis related to respective programs (as needed). Perform other special projects as required.

When submitting application, please submit a list of references, transcripts showing proof of accounting courses completed and copy of college diploma (or letter from the university indicating that all graduation requirements have been met)

All new hires will be required to complete a Std. 610 Health Questionnaire.

For most of the bureaus, overnight business travel is routine and may require lifting heavy bags of equipment such as computers, working papers, etc.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills and a commitment to provide quality customer service
• Excellent attendance and dependability
• Ability to use tact and good judgment
• Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and communicate effectively
• Ability to be flexible in response to changing workload
• Current Driver's License