Senior Management Auditor

Job 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." Exam Information Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility.  If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to these classifications, please click AMA to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on “How to apply”. 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. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement.  The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "Minimum Requirements." It is highly recommended that you apply online using your CalCareers account. It is not necessary to return the contact letter if you applied electronically. Please ensure to monitor your email and/or CalCareers account for communication associated with your application submission. Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours for Personal Leave hours each month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. SENIOR MANAGEMENT AUDITOR

Special Requirements
The California State Lottery Act provides that no person may be hired as an employee of the Commission if that person has been convicted of a felony or any gambling related offense. The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. If you are basing your eligibility on education, ( http://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/pages/job-descriptions.aspx ), provide your transcripts and/or diploma. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent.  Transcripts and evaluations may be unofficial ; official transcripts will be required upon appointment .  Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: 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.