Assistant Auditor-Controller: Public Sector ERP Lead

County of Monterey; California (MO); On-site; USD 161,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Monterey, California is seeking an Assistant Auditor-Controller to provide strategic leadership and oversight across four divisions, ensuring accountability in spending of the County’s approximately $2 billion annual budget. This role reports to the elected Auditor-Controller and collaborates with division chiefs to uphold financial integrity.

The successful candidate will oversee a two-year ERP implementation covering financial, HR, payroll and budgeting modules, ensuring GASB

Qualifications

• Background in finance, auditing, accounting, and GASB standards
• Experience in public sector auditing and compliance preferred
• Strong written and oral communication, collaboration, and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight across four divisions
• Ensure accountability in spending of the County's approximately $2 billion annual budget
• Oversee ERP upgrade for finance, HR, payroll and budgeting modules over two years

Skills

Finance background

Auditing

Accounting

GASB standards

Written and verbal communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

The County of Monterey, California is seeking an Assistant Auditor-Controller to provide strategic leadership and oversight across four divisions, ensuring accountability in spending of the County’s approximately $2 billion annual budget. This role reports to the elected Auditor-Controller and collaborates with division chiefs to uphold financial integrity.

The successful candidate will oversee a two-year ERP implementation covering financial, HR, payroll and budgeting modules, ensuring GASB