Supervising Internal Auditor at County of Riverside in Riverside, California

Job Description:

ABOUT THE POSITION
The Riverside County Auditor-Controller's Office (ACO) is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Supervising Internal Auditor to join the Compliance Unit in Riverside, CA.

In this role, the selected candidate will plan, organize, and supervise the work of internal auditors and other staff engaged in conducting audits of departmental, fiscal, or operational activities; prepare audit reports with recommendations on findings; and perform other related duties as required.

The Supervising Internal Auditor is the supervisory level class in the Internal Auditor series. This class is characterized by the responsibility to plan, organize, and supervise the work of auditors within the Internal Audit Division of the Auditor-Controller's Office. This class may perform the most difficult and complex audits and provides guidance and training to subordinates.

Competitive candidates will possess knowledge of PeopleSoft Financial Accounting System, experience with rate development, and compliance audit experience to include contract monitoring, construction, and grants. The department has a desire for candidates that possess a strong ability to learn quickly, adapt in fast-paced environments, and collaborate with diverse teams.

At this time, the position offers the opportunity to telework part time based on business need, however job expectations, at times may require in person interaction. Telework may change at any time and you will be expected to report to the office.

HIGHLY IMPORTANT - ALL CANDIDATES MUST HAVE A COPY OF THEIR TRANSCRIPT(S) UPLOADED BEFORE SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION.

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Auditor-Controller is an independent, nonpartisan elected office established to provide accounting, audit, payroll, and property tax administration services to County government, cities, K-14 schools and special districts. The Auditor-Controller is the chief accounting and disbursement officer of the County. Riverside County is the fourth largest county in California and the eleventh largest in the United States.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Plan, organize, and supervise subordinates in the performance of internal audits of departments, operations, and programs; may perform the most complex audits as needed.

• Plan audit procedures and assign segments of audits to staff; determine scope of and approach to audits in consultation with management and within the constraints of time and staff available; conduct audit program; perform detailed testing and analysis.

• Assist management in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.

• Train and instruct auditors and technical staff and assist them with difficult problems and complaints; schedule and conduct periodic staff meetings.

• Review financial, operational, and compliance audits of any department, function, operation, or program assigned.

• Lead in the examination of records to determine accuracy of data and effectiveness of procedures and internal controls; document findings and prepares audit and special reports, conferring with client management as to recommendations and findings.

• Discuss audit results with responsible officials.

• Prepare correspondence and reports; provide statistical information to management, including monthly production status reports.

• Prepare performance evaluations for subordinate staff members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree with a specialization in auditing or accounting or possession of a valid certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Information Systems Auditor, or licensed as a Certified Public Accountant. (A specialization is interpreted as the completion of at least 18 semester or 27 quarter units in accounting, auditing, taxation, financial reporting, financial statement analysis, or external and internal reporting.)

Experience: Three years of professional auditing experience, one year of which must have been in a capacity equivalent to Riverside County's Senior Internal Auditor.

Knowledge of: The principles and applications of accounting and auditing procedures; auditing standards established by the Institute of Internal Auditors and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants as they relate to governmental auditing; principles and techniques of public service, supervision, and training; techniques used in statistical sampling and flow charting.

Ability to: Read and interpret laws, regulations, and other written material; summarize and evaluate factors relating to auditing; understand and apply the principles, laws, and procedures involved in auditing functions; accurately analyze situations and data, determine the relative significance of conditions and circumstances encountered, and define problem areas; explain audits to the public; train, supervise, and evaluate the work of auditors and technical staff; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Other Requirements

License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.
Open to All Applicants This recruitment is open to all applicants.

For questions regarding this recruitmentContact Vanessa Diaz Beaird at VDBeaird@rivco.org with any questions regarding this recruitment.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com .

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

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  Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.


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  Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.


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  Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
  

A new member is defined as any of the following:

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.

A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY - LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

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