Auditor

California High-Speed Rail Authority; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

California High-Speed Rail Authority seeks a Staff Services Management Auditor to conduct audits of programs, contracts and funds, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines. The role emphasizes GAAS and GAGAS standards, and collaboration with senior management.

Responsibilities include financial, compliance and performance reviews, with opportunities for part-time telework for California residents. Interviews may be virtual, and a dynamic, fast-paced environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Experience performing financial, compliance and performance audits of government programs.
• Familiarity with auditing standards used in government and IT environments.
• Ability to analyze information and write narratives clearly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical and fiscal audits of the program’s contracts, funds and processes.
• Perform financial, compliance and performance reviews to ensure proper expending of resources.
• Work with senior management to communicate findings and recommendations.

Skills

Internal auditing standards

GAO Yellow Book

Contracting laws & regulations

Analytical thinking

Auditing techniques (financial, 1e)

Written communication

IT auditing methods

Team collaboration

Self-starting

Verbal communication

MS Word/Excel/Teams/Outlook/Chrome

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Are you looking for a different type of state government job? Something with a little more excitement and a more fast-paced and fluid environment? How about an opportunity to be part of one of the most remarkable transportation projects in California's history? The California High-Speed Rail Authority is a small and dynamic state agency that is looking for employees who are interested in a challenging and rewarding job opportunity.

Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey. Completing this survey is not required to be considered for this vacancy.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HCM6SCC

Department Website: https://hsr.ca.gov/jobs/

About the Role

Under the close supervision of the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s (Authority) Senior Management Auditor, the Staff Services Management Auditor is responsible for conducting technical and fiscal audits and reviews of the high-speed rail project’s programs, management processes and practices, contracts, and funds. The Staff Services Management Auditor conducts financial, compliance and performance audits to ensure that state and federal resources of the high-speed rail program are properly expended and managed in accordance with state and federal laws, regulations and guidelines.

All work is to be accomplished in accordance with State and federal rules, regulations, and guidelines; Generally Accepted Governmental Audit Standards (GAGAS); and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (ISPPIA).

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

Part-time telework is available for this position for California residents based on the requirements of the position and may be discussed during the interview process. Hiring interviews may be available virtually, using teleconferencing or video conferencing options.

• Familiarity with internal auditing standards, Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (federal yellow book) and other appropriate standards used in performing financial, compliance, and performance reviews of government programs.
• Familiarity with contracting laws, regulations, and practices.
• Ability to analyze information obtained during an engagement.
• Ability to perform a variety of audits and reviews.
• Ability to work effectively with top level managers.
• Ability to write effectively in narrative form.
• Familiarity with methods of auditing, including through information technology systems.
• Knowledge of generally accepted auditing techniques, including performance, financial, and compliance auditing.
• Analytical skills
• Takes initiative and is a self-starter
• Accepts constructive criticism
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Proficiency with the following information technology tools: Microsoft (MS) Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, and Google Chrome.

Location

The High-Speed Rail Authority headquarters building is located in downtown Sacramento on the corner of 8th and L Street. We are located one block away from the 8th and Capitol light rail stop, as well as the 7th and Capitol light rail stop. The building is also within walking distance of DOCO, the California State Capitol Park, a farmer’s market during summer months, and Old Sacramento.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.