Auditor Specialist - Technical Consultant

State of California
US - California - Sacramento
November 3, 2024

Under the general direction of the Quality Assurance and Training (QA&T) Manager, the incumbent will perform at the advanced journey level and provide expertise on various technical matters within the functions of the Quality Assurance Unit within the Division of Audits (Division). The incumbent will serve as a subject matter expert by providing technical consultations on audit issues, conducting quality monitoring of reports issued by the Division, developing policies and procedures for performance of audits in accordance with professional auditing standards, and providing guidance and training to the audit team to share audit standards updates and other quality assurance and auditing topics.

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

Develop an annual quality assurance (QA) review plan, that includes scope of work, identify and select samples of engagements for review/monitoring; develop QA review checklist and protocols.

Serve as a lead auditor by planning and coordinating the QA reviews of engagement reports and working papers to determine compliance with the Division's policies, procedures, and professional auditing standards. The review will be conducted prior to or after the issuance of the report.

Conduct QA reviews, summarize review results and provide recommendations for corrective actions; conduct entrance and exit meetings with program management to present the overall results and conclusions of the QA review.

Develop and update engagement checklists and auditing tools and disseminate them to auditors and management; maintain the Quality Assurance SharePoint page ensuring published information is current and accurate.

Provide technical consultative services to the Division management and auditors concerning the interpretations and applications of professional auditing standards or on complex accounting and auditing topics.

Provide newsletters and guidance on new auditing standards and develop or revise auditing tools to meet the new audit standards.

Prepare QA Alerts on emerging audit issues/topics for dissemination to audit staff.

Research and develop technical training plans for the Division's staff to meet the guidelines prescribed by the Government Accountability Office.

Develop training courses, classroom materials (including PowerPoint presentations, worksheets, and course exercises).

Conduct in-house training to Division staff, on various auditing subjects, electronic work paper protocols, and professional auditing updates.

Work in conjunction with the Division's Training Coordinator and information technology (IT) staff to coordinate classroom facilities and media equipment set-up.

Analyze proposed legislative bills related to CPA licensing; prepare written conclusions and recommendations on the impact of the proposed legislations.

Research and procure guides and auditing publications for the Division's library; and maintain inventory of references.

Coordinate and facilitate meetings with all the Division's EWP subject matter experts (SMEs), including those from Monterey Park office.

Summarize and post meeting minutes on the Division's SharePoint for staff access.

Provide technical guidance to EWP users and bureau SMEs on troubleshooting user-issues related to engagement documentation.

Work collaboratively with SCO-ISD-Audits IT staff on various system-related issues, including creating EWP test scripts for version upgrades.

Work with bureau SMEs in testing version upgrades and other user-interfacing issues relative to EWP.

Coordinate with IT staff on conversion upgrades and rollout of database migration.

Assist in developing and revising QA manuals, including the Division's Engagement Manual and Electronic Workpaper Protocol.

Assist in evaluating internal policies related to engagement performance and report quality.

Conduct customer service surveys and summarize results for the Division's senior management.

Act as a CPA Coordinator for CPA candidates.

Prepare certification documents for submission to the Board of Accountancy, including verification of qualifying experiences, and any related correspondences.

Update and maintain CPA certification inventory, including forms, and policies and procedures.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions
This position is located at The Park, business center, a quaint and historical campus environment in the heart of residential East Sacramento. Easily accessible from Highways 50 and 80. The Park offers free parking, quick walks to local restaurant favorites, only two blocks from McKinley Park.

This position offers telework opportunities 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.

This position may require overnight travel to and from the Monterey Park (MP) Office for in-house training and to attend conferences if necessary - average 10% overnight travel. The travel may be adjusted based on division needs.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

STAFF MANAGEMENT AUDITOR (SPECIALIST) STATE CONTROLLER'S OFFICE

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-451769

Position #(s):
***-XXX

Working Title:
Auditor Specialist - Technical Consultant

Classification:
STAFF MANAGEMENT AUDITOR (SPECIALIST) STATE CONTROLLER'S OFFICE $6,752. 00 - $8,876. 00
• of Positions:
2

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Facility:
Division of Audits

Department Information The Office of the State Controller (SCO) is the destination employer within the State of California. As California's chief fiscal officer, the Controller's Office ensures accountability and transparency of California's financial practices while promoting fairness and opportunity for all. Here, you'll work in a collaborative and supportive environment with diverse opportunities for professional growth and development. A career with the SCO offers meaningful work that directly impacts the state's future.

The Division of Audits (AUD) at the California State Controller's Office is dedicated to promoting transparency, accountability, and integrity in the use of public funds. This division conducts financ.

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