Description
Job Description and Duties
Do you have an inquisitive mindset and enjoy solving complex problems? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and work well both independently and as part of a team? Are you looking to contribute your strengths to an organization with a meaningful statewide mission? If so, we encourage you to apply for the Internal Audit Manager opportunity with the California State Lottery (Lottery)! The Lottery's mission is to provide supplemental funding for California’s public schools and colleges, and we are seeking a highly motivated Internal Audit Manager to help strengthen our internal controls, support accountability, and advance this mission as part of our Internal Audits Team.
Senior Management Auditor
Under the direction of the Internal Audit Deputy Director, the Senior Management Auditor (SMA) will act as the Internal Audit Manager for the Lottery. The SMA is responsible for the management, organization and supervision of the Internal Audit Office. Functions include planning, organizing, assisting and reviewing operational, performance, information systems, compliance, and financial related audits of the California Lottery. In addition, the SMA is responsible for keeping apprised on all external audits, communicating with external audit entities and working with various staff throughout the department to ensure internal controls are in place and risks are mitigated.
Teleworking Conditions
This position is headquartered at the Sacramento HQ and is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule. Employees must be able to report to their assigned headquarters office as assigned. Travel expense to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee. Eligibility for telework requires the employee to reside in California per California Government Code Section 14200 which states: “telecommuting means the partial or total substitution of computers or telecommunication technologies, or both, for the commute to work by employees residing in California."
This position requires a current Senior Management Auditor exam. If you need to take the exam or if your score has expired, click here to gain list eligibility.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Strong leadership and staff-development skills, including the ability to set a clear vision, inspire change, strengthen audit effectiveness, and build high-performing teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex issues clearly and produce concise, persuasive audit reports and correspondence.
- Demonstrated ability to cultivate a credible work environment through clear expectations, consistent actions, and fair application of standards.
- Thorough knowledge of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, and experience ensuring audit quality and QAIP compliance.
- Ability to independently plan, organize, and lead complex operational, financial, compliance, and information-system audits.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience with risk-based auditing and data analytics.
- Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
- Proficiency with audit and productivity software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Diligent.
Ability to build effective working relationships with executives, managers, external auditors, and cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and maintaining trust.
When choosing a state organization to work for, there are many options. Why choose the California State Lottery?
People are drawn to the Lottery because we:
- Are an energetic, creative, and talented team
- Value diversity and inclusion in the workplace
- Empower team members to bring their knowledge, expertise, and innovation
- Recognize individual and team contributions
- Support the importance of work-life balance
- Invest in the professional development of our team members
- Are dedicated to preserving our environment by lowering our carbon footprint
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Statement of Qualifications - Please see Statement of Qualification instructions below.
Statement of Qualifications
A SOQ must be submitted along with the State Application and serves as documentation of the candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Applications that fail to submit an SOQ that specifically addresses the questions and that do not follow these directions will be eliminated from the examination process. The SOQ should be typed no more than two pages in length, using Arial size 12 pt. font, and standard margins. Each question should be no longer than one page. Resumes and cover letters do not take the place of the SOQ.
1. Describe your approach to communicating complex or high-risk audit findings to senior executives who may disagree with your assessment. Draft a brief response outlining a time you had to deliver difficult audit results, how you structured your written communication to ensure clarity, and how you successfully gained stakeholder buy-in for your recommendations.
2. Explain your methodology for developing a risk-based audit plan for an unfamiliar operational area. In your response, outline how you identify key control gaps and how you ensure your final audit report provides measurable value to the organization.
3. As an Internal Audit Manager, you are responsible for overseeing the fieldwork of junior staff and ensuring reports meet professional standards. Describe your process for reviewing an audit file and providing constructive feedback on a draft report. How do you ensure the final product is concise, objective, and legally sound while managing tight deadlines?
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Department Website: http://www.calottery.com
Requirements
Either I
One year of experience in the California state service performing professional auditing or accounting duties of a class with a level of responsibility not less than that of Staff Management Auditor or two years of professional auditing and accounting duties in a class with a level of responsibility not less than that of Associate Management Auditor.
Or II
Five years of increasingly responsible auditing and accounting experience or management consultant experience which shall have involved preparation of reports and presentations of recommendations to management. For at least one year, these responsibilities must include duties at a level equivalent to that of an Associate Management Auditor in State service. and
To Apply:
- Set up an Account on CalCareers
- Take the Exam
- Apply for the open position
