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(1406) Associate Management Auditor/Staff Services Management Auditor (2 Positions)

Applicants with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations, such as a Sign Language interpreter, a reader, or assistance attending an interview please call (916) 323-3055.

Position #:
051-723-4159-008 051-723-4159-010 051-723-5841-XXX

Salary Range:
$6,082 - $7,998 $4,091 - $6,651

Issue Date:
3/15/2023

Contact:
Erin Ciapessoni (916) 322-1991

Location:
State Controller’s Office
300 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814

Final Filing Date:
Until Filled

Individuals who are currently in this classification, or are eligible for lateral transfer or promotion, or are reachable on a certification list may apply.  

For permanent positions, SROA and surplus candidates should attach “surplus letters” to their application.  Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

Submit application package electronically via your CalCareers account or to address below:  

State Controller’s Office
Human Resources Office
ATTN: Classification Unit - IG
300 Capitol Mall, Ste. 300
Sacramento, CA 95814

Application package must include all the required documents.  Mailed application package must include Position #051-723-4159-010 in the job title section.  Application received without this information may be rejected.   

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Applications will be screened and only the most qualified will be interviewed. Application must include “to” and “from” employment dates (m/d/y), hours per week, and prior employer contact information including contact number.  Applications received without this information may not be considered for this position.

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. 

Applicants with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations, such as a Sign Language interpreter, a reader, or assistance attending an interview please call (916) 323-8579. 

This position is being re-advertised. Applicants that previously applied for JC – 349305 must submit an application to be considered for this re-advertisement.

Hybrid Work Environment

Scope of Position:
With general direction provided by the Senior Management Auditor and indirect oversight from the Chief of MARS, the Associate Management Auditor (AMA) will perform at the first full journey person of the series in leading and completing complex and difficult assurance and consulting services in an independent and proficient manner in accordance with professional auditing standards. The AMA will function with a high level of initiative, demonstrating good judgement and effective communication.  An AMA may be assisted by Staff Services Management Auditors and other AMAs in the performance of engagements within the SCO. The AMA also may be assigned to other projects within MARS that require a first full journey-level auditor skill set.

*Will consider people who are at the Staff Services Management Auditor level.*
Duties will commensurate with level hired.

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

  • Lead and complete complex and difficult internal audit assurance and consulting services (including department-wide risk assessments) independently and in an efficient and effective manner, and in accordance with professional auditing standards; and internal manuals, protocols, procedures, and guidelines. Develop and complete the audit plan to contribute to audit effectiveness and efficiency. Develop and complete internal control surveys. Perform risk assessment to determine and help identify audit focus.
  • Provide sufficient evidence that all results, conclusions, and recommendations are supported and meet audit objectives. Fully develops audit findings with all of the required elements. Document audit results in a clear and concise manner that supports work performed and related findings. Exercises flexibility in responding to changing workloads and establish and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted during an audit. Provide quality service and work products to individual divisions, offices, projects, executive office, and internally within MARS.
  • Complete continuing professional education requirements as required by Institute of Internal Auditors. Complete departmental required training.  
  • Assist on special assignments and duties assigned by the Senior Management Auditor, attend meetings, and complete administrative tasks. 

Desirable Qualifications:

  • BS/MBA in Accounting, or related field
  • Knowledge of Risk Information Collection
  • Knowledge of effective Risk Management
  • Knowledge of Governance and Reporting
  • Knowledge and understanding of Internal Control Components
  • Knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessment
  • Work experience in financial operations-based environment

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, hair style and texture, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Rev. 01/2023