SENIOR MANAGEMENT AUDITOR

State of California; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of California's Public Utilities Commission invites applications for the position of Lead Utility Auditor-Evaluator. This Senior Management Auditor role leads junior auditors in complex financial, management, and compliance audits across utility areas, including water, energy programs, and procurement.

The position is hybrid, with travel required and a minimum two days per week in headquarters. Salary ranges from $8,265.00 to $10,785.00 per month, with new state hires starting at the

Qualifications

• Senior Management Auditor classification
• Experience leading audits of complex financial, management, and compliance programs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and lead junior auditors on complex audits (water/sewer, energy programs, procurement).
• Develop audit methodologies and plans; analyze accounts, controls, and reporting.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports and recommendations for improvements.
• Provide training to audit staff within the division.

Skills

Audit leadership

Public sector auditing

Financial auditing

Job description

Job Posting:Lead Utility Auditor-Evaluator

Public Utilities Commission

JC-533190 -

JC-533190 - Lead Utility Auditor-Evaluator
SENIOR MANAGEMENT AUDITOR

$8,265.00 - $10,785.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/5/2026

Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager - standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit.

Under the direction of the Program and Project Supervisor, the SMA (Specialist) is responsible for planning, organizing, and leading the work of junior level auditors performing various complex financial, management, and compliance audits, such as water and sewer utility audits, balancing account audits, communications audits, CPUC user fees audits, energy program audits, and energy procurement audits. The incumbent acts as a lead in audit engagements and in the field.

The SMA performs in-depth research on federal and state laws, as well as accounting pronouncements that impact public utilities' costs of services. Develops comprehensive corresponding policies for the CPUC to guide public utilities on their accounting and reporting practices for the purposes of setting reasonable utility rates for California consumers. Analyzes and synthesizes evidence obtained during complex financial and compliance audits and/or oversees or manages complex third-party contracts and/or inter-agency agreements for financial and compliance audits. These audits entail developing comprehensive audit methodologies and audit plans, analyzing and examination of accounts, records, and internal controls, and evaluation of the integrity of utility reports, programs, and other matters that require follow-up and analysis.

The SMA also prepares comprehensive written audit reports describing the results of audits which include identifying problem areas, drawing sound conclusions, and making recommendations for improvements in systems, policies, and procedures. The SMA provides training to other audit staff within the branch.

The position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills, the ability to work well within a team environment and independently, and to coordinate and/or participate in multiple projects.

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

Working Conditions

This advertisement is listed specifically for San Francisco (SF, SAC) location. This position is posted at multiple headquarters locations, but the posting is for the same position, and applicants should choose the headquarters location to apply for that is closer to their residence.

• Sacramento location, please apply to JC#533212

Apply to only those location(s) in which you are willing to work.
This position requires travel.

This is a hybrid position that will require the selected candidate to report to their assigned headquarter office a minimum of two (2) days a week. Hybrid positions may be eligible for telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. In accordance with CPUC Telework Policy, telework arrangements are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR MANAGEMENT AUDITOR

Effective July 1, 2025, CalHR launched the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 with Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 temporarily reduces state employee pay in exchange for leave hours to help address budget shortfalls. Salary ranges in this posting exclude the temporary reduction. For details, visit CalHR's Personnel Leave Program (PLP) page.

SENIOR MANAGEMENT AUDITOR $8,265.00 - $10,785.00

Effective July 1, 2025, CalHR launched the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 with Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 temporarily reduces state employee pay in exchange for leave hours to help address budget shortfalls. Salary ranges in this posting exclude the temporary reduction. For details, visit CalHR's Personnel Leave Program (PLP) page.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Utility Audits, Risk & Compliance Division/Utility Audits Branch:

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.