Chief Auditor

California High-Speed Rail Authority; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The California High-Speed Rail Authority seeks an experienced Chief Auditor to lead audits, reviews, and evaluations of the Authority's internal controls and management practices. You will ensure compliance with applicable laws and standards, report to the Board and CEO, and guide audit strategy for complex government programs.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, knowledge of federal/state auditing standards, and ability to travel for external assessments.

Qualifications

• Experience with Global Internal Auditing Standards (Red Book) and Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book).
• Knowledge of internal control and risk concepts.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-auditors.
• Experience with process development techniques.
• Willingness to travel and work away from Sacramento.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, plan and direct audits, reviews, and evaluations of management controls.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and appropriate standards.
• Communicate results to Board and executive leadership.

Skills

Auditing standards

Communication

Management

Statistical sampling

Internal control

Risk assessment

Process development

Team leadership

Fidelity bond

Travel willingness

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Internet Explorer

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.

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About the Role

Under the general direction of the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) Board of Directors (Board) and the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Auditor serves as a member of the executive team and is responsible for overseeing, planning and directing a variety of technical audits, reviews, and evaluations of the management controls of the Authority. The audits, reviews, and evaluations directed by the Chief Auditor assist the Board and the Chief Executive Officer in ensuring that policies, procedures, programs and practices of the Authority comply with laws, regulations and appropriate management practices. All work is to be accomplished in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations by using a systematic and disciplined approach, as well as the Global Internal Audit Standards or the Government Auditing Standards.

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

This position works primarily in the office, but limited telework may be available for California residents.

• Ability to work effectively with top level management of State agencies and other external organizations;
• Ability to effectively communicate to groups and individuals on technical issues; plan, analyze, and translate technical results into oral or written format understandable for non-auditors;
• Working knowledge of Global Internal Auditing Standards (Red Book), Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book) and other appropriate standards used in performing financial and performance reviews of government programs;
• Knowledge of and experience with process development techniques;
• Experience organizing and motivating employees in a team environment;
• Ability to assimilate and evaluate technical and procedural input from various sources; understand fundamental statistical and sampling methods;
• Experience with developing alternative courses of action and making objective recommendations;
• Knowledge of internal control and risk concepts, including the Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government;
• Knowledge of current initiatives within the California State Government;
• Knowledge of the organization and practices of control agencies, including the legislative and budgeting processes;
• Knowledge of contracting laws, regulations, and practices;
• Knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations Title 2, Part 200, Title 48, Part 31, and Title 49, Part 18;
• Proficiency with the following information technology tools: Microsoft (MS) Word, Excel, Internet Explorer and MS Outlook.
• Ability to qualify for a fidelity bond and willingness to travel and work away from the Sacramento office.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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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.