What are the responsibilities and job description for the STAFF SERVICES MANAGEMENT AUDITOR position at State Controller's Office?
Under close supervision provided by a Senior Management Auditor, the incumbent will learn and develop appropriate skills and methods related to a variety of engagements (audits, attestations, and/or reviews) for compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. This is a training and development classification. Typically, the incumbent will perform tasks directed by a Staff Management Auditor (Specialist) or Associate Management Auditor. The incumbent may also personally perform the least complex engagements.
- Review and analyze the accounts and records of the auditee to determine compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
- Perform audits in an independent manner in order to fulfill contractual agreements; and statutory and constitutional responsibilities, using software such as Microsoft Office and TeamMate. Document engagement results using clear and concise language that supports work performed and related findings. Develop appropriate recommendations for corrective action based on competent findings.
- Learn and apply SCO’s Engagement Manual policies, specific program procedures, and protocols; professional auditing standards, and common auditing techniques.
- Assist in planning and completing assignments effectively within predetermined budgeted hours. Advise the auditor-in-charge and/or Senior Management Auditor of the engagement progress, potential issues, and other factors affecting the timeliness of the engagements and issuance of the engagement reports.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Travel will be required to conduct audits, meet with auditees, or attend meetings/conferences.
The SCO Southern California Audit’s satellite campus is located off the 710 freeway in Monterey Park. Positioned at the core of the Central Los Angeles Basin, the site offers excellent accessibility to four major freeways. There is ample free parking, hill-top views, and a wide variety of authentic cultural cuisine nearby.
This position is eligible for hybrid telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time. Specific telework arrangements may be discussed in more detail with the respective hiring manager. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the State Controller's Office policies.
In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.