Chief Internal Audit, LACERA

THIS IS NOT A CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION

This announcement is a Call for Resumes for the position of Chief Internal Audit, LACERA. This call for resumes may be officially suspended at any time once we receive enough qualified applicants. The first deadline for review is January 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Annual Salary: $143,265.96 - $216,884.68

The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) administers and manages the $85 billion retirement fund for the County of Los Angeles. We provide retirement, disability, and death benefits to eligible County Employees and their Beneficiaries, and collect, deposit, invest, and manage retirement funds collected from the County, Outside Districts, and County Employees. LACERA is one of the largest county retirement associations in the United States with over 194,000 Members. Our Membership is comprised of individuals from a diverse range of careers, age groups, and ethnicity - all contributing to the greater welfare of Los Angeles County.

LACERA is located in Gateway Plaza at 300 North Lake Avenue in the beautiful City of Pasadena. The building is easily accessible from the Foothill Freeway (210) and the Metro Lake Station. We offer convenient free parking for staff members in our secure structure adjacent to the building in addition to a robust rideshare program providing commuting alternatives such as ride-matching, vanpool, carpool, parking services and more. Prioritizing health, well-being, and sustainability, Gateway Plaza is a Class “A” office building, LEED Gold Certified and EPA Energy Star Certified. With a Walkability Score of 91, LACERA staff members can easily enjoy the approximately 150 shops, food, and dining options that make up the popular South Lake Avenue District. 

Our members dedicate their careers contributing to the welfare of Los Angeles County. For their service, the County contributes to their promised benefits, and LACERA is dedicated to serving them in return throughout their career and their life afterwards.

LACERA’s Core Values: I ACT (Integrity, Inclusivity, Innovation, Accountability, Collaboration, and Transparency) serve as our cultural guide and foundation in meeting our mission. As a member-focused government agency, we abide by our core values to ensure the public's trust, operate efficiently and cost effectively, and provide our members their promised benefits.

LACERA offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, defined pension plan, deferred compensation plan (457 and 401K), annual leave, paid holidays, a hybrid work schedule, tuition reimbursement, and a ride share program.

The Chief Internal Audit, LACERA position plans, establishes, and oversees LACERA’s internal audit program by providing independent, objective assurance and advisory services for continuous improvement of business operations, and supports LACERA in accomplishing its mission and strategic objectives.

The one position allocated to the class reports functionally to the Audit, Compliance, Risk and Ethics (ACRE) Committee and administratively to the Chief Executive Officer. This position is distinguished by its complete responsibility for managing the internal audit program as an independent function within LACERA.

The ideal candidate will meet the position’s requirements and possess the following desirable qualifications:

• Experience and knowledge applying the Global Internal Standards set by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
• Demonstrated experience performing or implementing a Quality Assurance and Improvement Program.
• Proven ability to foster or contribute to a culture of ethical conduct and professionalism within an Internal Audit Program.
• Experience assessing and enhancing methodologies for integrated assurance across an organization.
• Skilled in leading audit reporting results to drive corrective action.
• Proven success in guiding the strategic direction of an internal audit program, ensuring that the audit plan stays aligned with the organization’s evolving risk.
• Ability to deliver professional presentations to Committees, Boards, or Senior Management.
• Experience auditing and evaluating the effectiveness of an organization’s strategy-setting processes.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing, enhancing, and auditing enterprise risk management processes, ensuring alignment with established frameworks to strengthen risk oversight and organizational resilience.
• Skilled leading audits of organizational resilience, compliance management, and fraud risk assessments to evaluate governance and risk management effectiveness.
• Experience leading audits of governance, risk management and operational controls across areas such as Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Investment Management, Healthcare, Procurement, and Pension Benefit Administration.
• Certified Internal Auditor designation or other relevant professional education, certification(s), and credentials.
• Experience in Industry or sector.

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in accounting, finance, business, economics, computer science, information systems or a related field AND one of the following options: 

Option 1: Two (2) years of auditing experience as Principal Internal Auditor, LACERA

Option 2: Three (3) years of supervisory experience managing internal audit activities.

Must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification, with or without reasonable accommodation.

How to Submit Your Interest...
 
If you wish to be considered for this position, please submit your application with resume and cover letter detailing your experience in the following areas:
 

To submit your interest online, go to governmentjobs.com or click directly here. We may officially suspend this request for resumes at any point once we have enough qualified applicants. The first deadline for review is January 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Please ensure that your resume and cover letter are attached when submitting your online application.  Faxed, emailed, or hard copy resumes and cover letters will not be accepted. Application submissions without a resume AND cover letter may be disqualified from further consideration.

Applications will be reviewed for basic qualifications. Qualified applicants will undergo further screening to assess their experience and qualifications.  Applicants that best meet the criteria will be invited to interview either, in person or by videoconferencing and may be contacted by phone or email. Please note that submission of interest does not guarantee advancement in the process.

Finalists will be required to apply and achieve a successful result on a civil service examination to be considered for employment.

For any questions related to this call for resumes, please contact Lucy Alvarez-Nunez, Senior Human Resources Analyst at lalvarez-nunez@lacera.gov

LACERA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This is not a Civil Service Examination

Salary : $143,266 - $216,845