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:
With direction provided by the Bureau Chief, CEA I, plan organize and direct staff who perform varied and complex audits of governmental 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.

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

• Evaluate workload, direct staff in the auditing planning process, and assign resources to accomplish audit objectives. Determine if audit production goals are being met and implement changes needed or make recommendations for change to the Bureau Chief.
• Perform contract management tasks including, but not limited to, preparing: status reports to the cognizant agency; revenue projections, production reconciliations, and ad-hoc reports for the Bureau Chief and the cognizant agency.
• Provide field supervision and on-the-job training to audit team members. Review audit reports and working papers for accuracy, sufficiency of supporting documentation, and conformance with standards.
• Provide team members with feedback on their work performance, and prepare evaluation reports. Provide training to audit team, and provide assistance in resolving complex audit/compliance issues. Identify training needs for each team member and ensure that identified training is received.
• 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 and ad-hoc tasks 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 leadership and training skills
• Ability to adapt management style to needs of staff when necessary
• Strong organizational skills and a commitment to producing a quality work product
• Ability to co-manage a program effectively
• 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
• Valid Driver's License