Assistant Auditor-Controller

County of Lake; Lakeport (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Lake is seeking an experienced professional to assist the Clerk/Auditor-Controller in planning, organizing, directing and managing accounting and financial operations. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or public administration, and at least five years of professional work in accounting, auditing or financial analysis, including two years in a supervisory capacity.

A California CPA license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration.
• Five years of responsible professional work in accounting, auditing or financial analysis.
• At least two years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• California CPA license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, directing and managing Clerk/Auditor-Controller functions.
• Supervise and train assigned staff and provide guidance on policies.
• Perform accounting, auditing and financial analysis and advise on procedures.
• Respond to inquiries and support county budgeting and revenue management.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Auditing

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or closely related field

Job description

Under general direction, assists the County Clerk/Auditor-Controller with planning, organizing, directing and managing one or more functions and operations of the County Clerk/Auditor-Controller Office; to provide supervision and training for assigned staff in the County Clerk/Auditor-Controller Office; to performs a variety of difficult, complex and specialized assignments in the accounting and auditing of County financial records and conducting fiscal and budget administration; provides general assistance and answer questions regarding Clerk/Auditor-Controller functions, policies, and procedures; performs related duties as assigned.

Licensing and Certifications

An active and clear California Certified Public Accountant license, is preferred.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field and five (5) years of responsible professional work experience in accounting, auditing and/or financial analysis, including at least two (2) years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity.

Degree will be required, no work experience substitution will be used.

This is not exhaustive of all job responsibilities. For more details, please refer to the link provided below.

The information presented in job postings, job descriptions, or recruitment materials does not form a legally binding contract, either explicit or implicit. Benefits may differ among different employee groups. The details provided in these materials are subject to change or cancellation without prior notification. Prospective employees of the County of Lake must undergo the County's pre-employment medical review program upon receiving a conditional job offer before assuming their position with the County.

Applicants may not substitute relevant experience for this recruitment. For further details, individuals should reach out to the Human Resources department.

ADA Accommodations

Individuals in need of accommodation during the application and/or selection process under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should reach out to County of Lake Human Resources at [phone].

The County of Lake is dedicated to valuing diversity and promoting inclusion, recognizing that our diverse workforce is our most valuable asset, and ensuring our customers remain our top priority.

The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer

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