Management Auditor; Specialist State Controller's Office

Position Details

Classification: STAFF MANAGEMENT AUDITOR (SPECIALIST) STATE CONTROLLER'S OFFICE

Job Code #: JC-504493

Position #:

-299 /
-207

Working Title:

Audit Specialist

Salary: $6,955.00 - $9,142.00 (New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.)

# of Positions: 2

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility:
Division of Audits

The Office of the State Controller (SCO) is the destination employer within the State of California. As California’s chief fiscal officer, the Controller’s Office ensures accountability and transparency of California’s financial practices while promoting fairness and opportunity for all. The Division of Audits (AUD) conducts financial and compliance audits of state and local government agencies, ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent appropriately and effectively.

The Financial Audits Bureau performs different financial and compliance audits and has oversight responsibilities for programs such as K‑12 Education, First 5, Women Infant and Children (WIC), Single Audits of Local Governments, and the Transportation Development Act. Under general direction provided by the Audit Manager, the Staff Management Auditor (Specialist) will perform advanced level audits, lead audit teams, and undertake complex engagements.

• Conduct audits independently and proficiently, using Microsoft Office and Team Mate, ensuring compliance with SCO’s Engagement Manual and professional auditing standards.
• Plan audits to meet objectives, evaluate internal controls, estimate hours, and complete assignments within budgeted hours.
• Evaluate auditee’s system of internal control and make recommendations; perform expanded testing as needed.
• Recommend changes to audit programs and procedures; provide technical advice on audit reporting and finding presentation.
• Coordinate and assign audit tasks; train auditors; conduct meetings; review audit working papers for clarity and accuracy.
• Conduct research on complex audit issues, coordinate with senior auditors on program changes, and assist with special projects such as legal opinions, budget proposals, and legislative analyses.

A resume is required.

Educational Requirement: A copy of your degree, transcripts, or degree evaluation is required for all applications. Applications submitted without the educational requirements may not be considered.

A Statement of Qualifications is required; please see 'Required Application Package Documents' for instructions.

Take the required examination:
Staff Management Auditor (Specialist) Examination.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date of 2/16/2026.

Who May Apply:
Individuals currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, reinstatement, list or LEAP eligibility, SROA, or Surplus eligibility.

How To Apply:

Submit the complete application package electronically through Cal Careers or by mail to the following address:

State Controller’s Office
Human Resources
Attn:
Human Resources Office, J.W.
300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300
Sacramento, CA 95814

Applications dropped off in person must be received by 5 p.m. on the final filing date.

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.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective.