Audit Manager

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Audit Manager

Description

CAREER DESCRIPTION

AUDIT MANAGER

(Fiscal Manager)

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This recruitment will establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Fiscal Manager positions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will close on Wednesday, January 14, 2025 at 11:59PM (PST).

ORANGE COUNTY INTERNAL AUDIT DEPARTMENT
The mission of the Internal Audit Department (IAD) is to provide highly reliable, independent, objective evaluations and business and financial advisory services to the Board of Supervisors and County management to assist them with their important business and financial decisions, and to protect and safeguard the County’s resources and assets.
IAD supports and assists the Board of Supervisors and County management in the realization of their business goals and objectives by testing and reporting on the effectiveness of their internal control systems and processes. County management relies on these systems and processes for safeguarding the County’s assets and resources, reasonable and prudent financial stewardship, accurate recording and reporting, and achieving the County’s goals and objectives.

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THE OPPORTUNITY
Internal Audit is seeking an experienced, innovative, and results oriented audit professional to join its team. The Fiscal Manager has auditing duties and responsibilities in various technical and administrative functions, including but not limited to the following: supervising internal control audits (audit program development, work paper review, budget monitoring), ensuring adherence to professional standards, oversight reporting, risk assessment, and recruiting. The position will supervise a team of auditing professionals for engagements within Internal Audit.

In addition, the Audit Manager will perform but is not limited to the following duties:

• Leading internal control, information technology, performance, and/or compliance audits.
• Developing innovative internal audit techniques to better evaluate high-risk areas and their vulnerabilities within internal audit.
• Coordinating and leading interviews with department management to evaluate risks, correct deficiencies, and improve operations.
• Performing data analytics using tools, such as TeamMate Analytics, to support internal audit testing resulting in strong audit conclusions.
• Providing advisory services on internal controls in County operations, including information technology and financial processes.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or closely related field and three (3) years of experience performing professional-level auditing services such as engagement planning/supervision, risk assessment, fieldwork performance/monitoring, issue identification, recommendation development, report preparation, client relations.

In addition to the minimum qualifications the ideal candidate will also possess extensive knowledge and/or experience in the following core competencies:

Professional and Technical Expertise

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license issued from the State of California, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certifications are desirable but not required.
• Experience with professional Internal Auditing standards and procedures and ability to conduct and supervise internal control, information technology, performance, and/or compliance audits including engagement planning, risk assessment, fieldwork supervision, use of data analytics, electronic audit workpaper preparation/review techniques, internal control deficiency identification, corresponding recommendation development, and report preparation
• A thorough understanding of the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) Internal Control - Integrated Framework and risk assessment
• Ability to prepare, present, and communicate audit findings and complex audit reports in an appropriate format to various levels of staff including management and executives
• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and terminology as they apply to the governmental accounting cycle, accounting records, classification of accounts, cost accounting, fund accounting, budget process, appropriation and encumbrance control, accounting for inventory, preparation of financial statements and bank reconciliations
• Accounting and auditing techniques including application to controlling and subsidiary accounts, reconciliation of accounts, financial internal controls, accruals, deferrals and estimated items, sales and collection transactions, the closing process, receivables, payables, correction of errors, and/or compliance audit

Problem Solving | Analytical Skills

• Skill and ability to quickly assess and analyze complex and challenging issues associated with changes to accounting or auditing practices and communicate information and actions needed in a timely and responsive manner
• Skill and ability to independently conduct research and accurately interpret relevant data to formulate recommendations for modifying program policies, procedures, and requirements
• Working in a fast-paced environment, to multi-task, while handling and prioritizing multiple projects and to meet deadlines with accurate and complete work product
• Analyze and support planning efforts for identifying future resource needs and business process improvements

Leadership | Management

• Ability to lead a high performance and forward focused team of auditing professionals by inspiring, motivating and empowering them to achieve agency goals and performance measures
• Coaching and inspiring peers and subordinates to be results oriented and manage day-to-day issues in support of maintaining a productive, creative, flexible, and innovative work environment
• Confidently taking responsibility for making decisions in a fair and consistent manner that fosters a supportive working environment for maintaining the integrity of agency operations and delivering responsive and quality services
• Ability and experience in effectively mediate conflict between subordinate staff members and/or peers, by building consensus and collaboration in arriving to a resolution

Oral | Written Communication Skills

• Working effectively with various levels of organization, including staff, supervisors, and upper-level management
• Demonstrating strong verbal and written communications skills; writing with excellent grammar skills and articulating ideas in an organized and effective manner
• Ability to communicate technical and complex information in a clear and concise manner Listening effectively to others and shares technical knowledge with others

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Click here to learn more about the minimum qualifications for the Fiscal Manager classification as well as the physical & mental requirements and the environmental conditions.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.

Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)
Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Application Appraisal Panel | AAP (Weighted 100%)
An Application Appraisal Panel (AAP) of job knowledge experts will thoroughly screen and evaluate the application, supplemental questionnaire, and resumes for job knowledge, competencies, and related experience described above. Only the most qualified applicants will move forward to the next step in the recruitment.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedure listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com .

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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Michelle Kozai at michelle.kozai@ceo.oc.gov or (714) 834-7308.

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Administrative Management *
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits -- such as a variety of health plan options, sick and vacation time and paid holidays -- we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as:

• Retirement: Benefits are provided through the Orange County Employees' Retirement System (OCERS). Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
  http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information.
• Paid Leave: Twelve holidays per year plus sick and vacation time
• Health & Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Dental Insurance: County pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums
• Paid Life Insurance: $100,000 life insurance policy
• Paid Accidental & Death and Dismemberment Insurance: $100,000 AD&D insurance policy
• Paid Short & Long Term Disability insurance programs
• 457 Defined Contribution Program

*Effective 07/01/20, management employees who are sworn Public Safety Managers receive health insurance benefits through the AOCDS Medical Benefit Plans.

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Closing Date/Time: 1/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$116,251.20 - $161,012.80 Annually