Hybrid Internal Audit Specialist: Controls & External

California Lottery; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework

Sacramento HQ facilities

Job summary

California Lottery, headquartered in Sacramento, seeks an Internal Audit Specialist to lead and perform complex audits, strengthening internal controls and promoting accountability across the organization. The role coordinates external audit activities and supports statewide accountability efforts under SLAA.

The position requires driving audit initiatives, guiding approaches, and ensuring compliance with professional standards, with a hybrid telework schedule and a base salary between $7,530

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of internal controls and auditing standards.
• Ability to independently plan, organize, and conduct complex audits.
• Effective analytical and organizational skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to lead audit work and provide constructive feedback.
• Ability to establish cooperative relationships with staff and auditees.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Demonstrated internal audit experience.
• Experience as an external audit coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform complex audits to strengthen internal controls.
• Shape audit approaches and provide technical direction.
• Coordinate key external audit activities with oversight partners.
• Support statewide accountability work through SLAA.
• Promote accountability across the organization.
• Elevate organizational performance through audit projects.

Skills

Internal controls

Audit planning

Complex audits

Communication

Project management

Leadership

Professional standards

Continuous learning

Auditing experience

External audit coordination

Job description

California Lottery, headquartered in Sacramento, seeks an Internal Audit Specialist to lead and perform complex audits, strengthening internal controls and promoting accountability across the organization. The role coordinates external audit activities and supports statewide accountability efforts under SLAA.

The position requires driving audit initiatives, guiding approaches, and ensuring compliance with professional standards, with a hybrid telework schedule and a base salary between $7,530