Financial Auditor (Auditor Evaluator I)
Financial Auditor (Auditor Evaluator I)
Sacramento, CA
Final Filing Date: October 21, 2024
Who are we?
We are the independent oversight arm of the California State Legislature and the custodians of California’s Whistleblower Hotline. Our mission is to provide objective evaluations and effective solutions that enhance the transparency, accountability, and performance of California government for the people it serves. We are trusted to produce unbiased, nonpartisan reports that provide recommendations to solve some of our state’s toughest problems.
At the California State Auditor’s Office, we believe that our mission to enhance transparency accountability, and performance of government also improves the live of Californians. The many people helping us achieve such a mission are the backbone and heart of our organization. We aspire to create a workplace that celebrates their incredible contributions and talents, and embraces their unique perspectives, identities, and values. We seek to develop an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and inspired in their commitment to public service.
Why should you join us?
- You want to make a difference for Californians and future generations, and make sure California government is effectively serving its people.
- You want to work in a professional environment and be a part of a team of intelligent colleagues doing meaningful work.
- You are interested in financial auditing and analysis and want to help bring transparency to California government for tax payers.
- You are interested in becoming a Certified Public Accountant and are seeking relevant experience, financial support, and a robust professional network.
- You desire an annual salary of $69,468 – $99,132.1
What will you do?
As a Financial Auditor (Auditor Evaluator I), you will work on one of the largest financial audits in the world. Financial Auditors ensure California’s multi-billion dollar financial statements are fairly stated by analyzing financial data, assessing controls over financial reporting, and evaluating risks. This work is necessary for California to receive billions in federal funds each year that impact schools and other public services.
Specifically, you will:
- Work as a member of the financial audit team to audit the annual financial statements for state government and issue the independent auditor’s opinion on the annual comprehensive financial report.
- Understand and apply generally accepted accounting principles while reviewing financial information and identify changes from new auditing and accounting pronouncements that affect the presentation for financial reporting purposes.
- Collect and analyze evidence to convey strong, compelling support that is responsive to the audit plan and complies with government auditing standards.
- Track, interpret and analyze data using various analytical techniques to evaluate the financial activity reported.
- Thoroughly and accurately prepare analyses to support audit fieldwork.
- Communicate extensively with government officials and colleagues in a collaborative environment to obtain necessary information and to convey information related to audit procedures, findings, and recommendations.
Who are you?
- You can follow our core values of integrity, commitment, and leadership.
- You either are interested in obtaining, or possess, a valid certificate (an attest license) as a Certified Public Accountant in California.
- You have knowledge of accounting principles and an interest in/experience working with financial data.
- You are a self-starter with a sense of purpose and are able to work in an independent nonpartisan office by approaching questions objectively without bias.
- You are able to think critically and synthesize data and information into logical, meaningful, and concise conclusions that will inform sound recommendations.
- You are able to develop positive working relationships with teammates and other colleagues.
- You are able to self-reflect and respond to feedback in a positive and constructive manner.
- You have strong communication skills including the ability to write in a clear and concise manner.
- You are willing to occasionally work long or irregular hours to get the job done.
- You are, or will become a California resident.
- You have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher, preferably in a field related to Accounting or Business Administration (registered college seniors can begin the process but must graduate before starting).
How do I join?
The California State Auditor is part of the merit-based California civil service selection system. To complete this process, you must do the following:
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Create a Profile and Take the Exam
Create a profile on our website. Upload your resume and take the Auditor Evaluator I exam by October 19, 2024 at 12:00pm.
Current or former state employees with transfer eligibility may submit their application through their CalCareer account. If you are not a state employee, or your state classification is not eligible to transfer, you must take the exam to be considered for the position. To take the exam, create a profile and upload your resume on our website to apply. Failure to submit the required documentation will result in disqualification from the hiring process.
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Submit an Application
Log into your profile, get your results, and enter the hiring process by October 21, 2024 at 11:59pm. If your exam score is high enough, we will contact you with the next steps of the hiring process.
What is the hiring timeline?
There are multiple steps to the hiring process including an exam and multiple interviews. The general steps in the hiring process are as follows:
- You will receive an invitation to complete a pre-recorded video interview by October 28 if your exam score is high enough. You will have ten calendar days to complete your pre-recorded video interview.
- You will be notified in mid-November if you are moving forward in the hiring process.
- You will participate in an in-person interview in mid-December through early January.
- You will be notified if you are moving forward within two to three weeks of your in-person interview.
- You will join our team in early April or early July 2025.
Apply Online
You can apply online at our website. Current or former state employees with transfer eligibility may submit their application through their CalCareer account.
Apply by Mail
California State Auditor
Human Resources Office
621 Capitol Mall, Suite 1200
Sacramento, California 95814
The Fine Print
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Additional hires may be made from this bulletin if positions become available. Failure to submit the required documentation will result in disqualification from the hiring process.
This position is eligible for participation in the office’s hybrid telework program. Work at the alternate work location must be in California and conducted in a space that is ergonomically sound, private, distraction-free, and has safe working conditions to be eligible to telework.
Any applicant receiving a conditional job offer will be subject to a background check, fingerprinting, and an inquiry to the California Department of Justice to disclose criminal records prior to appointment. State Auditor’s Office employees are excluded from collective bargaining. 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 state workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the state, the rules governing civil service, and the special trust placed in public servants. This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The California State Auditor’s Office is not an E-Verify employer.
- Salary Range A: $69,468 – $84,192 or Salary Range B: $75,384 – $99,132 ↩︎
