Manager - Internal Audit

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Manager - Internal Audit

Description

Description

WHAT WE OFFER
The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. In addition to the salary of approximately $127,744.65 - $178,842.50 annually an employee within this position will also be eligible for the following:

• Educational Incentive - An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor's degree, OR 5% for completion of a graduate's degree. Alternatively, an incumbent licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) by the State of California may receive a 5% incentive; however, the Educational and CPA incentives may not be applied at the same time.
• Bilingual Incentive - Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational needs and certification skills.
• Annual Leave - 208 hours per year, increasing to 288 hours after 5 years of service.
• Annual Leave Redemption - The ability to "cash in" or redeem up to 100 hours of Annual Leave per year after using 80 hours.
• Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions.
• Health Plans - Flexible credit allowance of up to $26,626.86 annually for purchase of medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Choice of participation in the Flexible Spending Accounts which increase spending power through reimbursement of pre-tax dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.
• Pension Plan - Both the County and employees contribute to the County's Retirement Plan and to Social Security. If eligible, reciprocity may be established with other public retirement systems, such as PERS.
• Holidays - 12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.

VENTURA COUNTY
Ventura County is located on California’s “Gold Coast,” approximately 35 miles northwest of Los Angeles and 20 miles southeast of Santa Barbara. Residents enjoy rolling hills and sweeping ocean views in a nearly perfect Mediterranean climate. The beauty and weather combined with a wonderful quality of life are among the many reasons our residents choose to call Ventura County “home.”

Ventura County is a “general law” county, governed by a five-member, elected-by-district Board of Supervisors. The Supervisors appoint a County Executive Officer (CEO) to oversee the County budget, day-to-day operations, and to advise, assist, and act as an agent for the Board of Supervisors in all matters under the Board’s jurisdiction. It focuses on providing excellent services to its residents by promoting engagement, strategy, execution and accountability to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to ensure that all employees are treated with respect and without discrimination, and that services lead to equitable, culturally responsive outcomes for community members.

THE AUDITOR CONTROLLER'S OFFICE
By State Law, the Auditor-Controller is charged with the responsibilities normally associated with that of the Chief Financial Officer. The office is charged with the establishment and supervision of the accounting and financial operations of all activities under control of the Board of Supervisors. The Auditor-Controller provides the County with professional fiscal leadership to protect the interests of the citizens of Ventura County; promotes public oversight; and provides accountability. These services are performed in a customer oriented, efficient, economical, and effective manner.

THE POSITION
The Internal Audit Division, through cooperation with County management, conducts audits and analyses that foster positive change to reduce risk and enhance the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of County departments/agencies.

Under general direction of the Deputy Director Auditor-Controller, the Manager - Internal Audit plans, organizes and directs the fiscal activities and operations services of the Internal Audit Division in the Auditor-Controller's Office. This position selects, trains and supervises professional staff; coordinates assigned activities with departments and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to higher level management and executive staff. This position is responsible for managing and performing complex audit and analysis projects for all County departments.

The successful candidate will have excellent analytical skills; strong verbal and written communication skills; and the ability to present complex matters clearly and concisely.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will have considerable experience with governmental auditing practices, procedures, and standards, including a demonstrated knowledge of the Global Internal Audit Standards and/or Government Auditing Standards; supervision of staff in a public-sector environment; project management; and developing new and/or revised policies and procedures to adapt to internal and external policy changes or legal mandates.

PAYROLL TITLE
Manager Accounting - Auditor Controller

Manager, Accounting - Auditor Controller is a management classification and not eligible for overtime compensation.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Manages and performs complex audit and analysis projects, including: developing audit scope and objectives; reviewing auditors’ working papers; developing findings and recommendations; and communicating audit results to County leadership and the public.
• Directly and through subordinate staff, selects, trains, and supervises eight (8) professional audit staff; organizes and assigns appropriate workload levels; assigns and reviews work, establishes performance standards and evaluates work; provides or coordinates staff training; conducts performance evaluations; implements discipline procedures; ensures the provision of a high performing audit operation to serve the needs of the department and the County.
• Plans, organizes, manages and directs the fiscal activities and operations services within the Internal Audit Division of the Office of the Auditor-Controller, manages and participates in the development of division goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Coordinates Employee Fraud Hotline issues and investigative action.
• Develops and implements long and short-term strategic plans in support of division goals and objectives.
• Analyzes new legislation and changes in regulations to determine impact on division's operations; advises executives accordingly, and devises strategies for coping and complying with changes.
• Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate staffing levels; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support system, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for process improvement; directs implementation of change.
• Analyzes the division's overall fiscal data requirements for its various operations and directs the development and implementation of systems and procedures to meet those requirements.
• Coordinates audits of assigned functional area with internal and external auditors.
• Reviews Board Letters and complex contracts on a County-wide basis to ensure they are written in accordance with County policy and that contract terms are appropriate; administers payment provisions of contracts to ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Plans and prepares various comprehensive financial, management and statistical reports, and other statutory reporting.
• Serves as liaison to local, state and federal agencies, and to other County departments and external organizations on operational issues and policies.
• Travels to various County locations and work sites to conduct audits, attend meetings, and perform other job-related functions.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:
Extensive education and experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

An example of qualifying experience and education includes:
Possession of a Bachelor's degree with at least eighteen (18) semester units of college-level accounting, business and/or business-related coursework (e.g., public administration, information technology, etc.)
PLUS
Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional accounting, auditing, or related compliance or analytical experience of which four (4) years must be at a supervisory or management level with responsibilities for fiscal operations or project management;
OR
Two (2) years as a Manager, Accounting II for the County of Ventura.

Education/Experience Substitutions
The following may substitute for one (1) year of required experience, with a maximum substitution of one (1) year:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license issued by the State of California
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certificate
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certificate
• Advanced degree in accounting, business and/or a business-related field (e.g., public administration, accounting, finance, statistics, information technology, etc.).

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Experience p erforming financial, operational, or compliance audits in accordance with professional standards.
• Experience utilizing automated audit tools or financial systems to generate reports and perform research and analysis for auditing and/or accounting purposes.

Verification of the required college degree and 18 semester units of college-level accounting, business and/or business-related coursework (e.g., public administration, information technology, etc.) is required:

• Submit your college transcripts/grade reports from an accredited college or university, showing your name, degree-conferral date, and the major field of study within three days of this recruitment closing;
• Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Degree(s) from a foreign institution require an academic credential evaluation to determine the U.S. equivalency.
• If the name on this documentation is different from the name on your application, include documents that show the name change (e.g., a marriage certificate).

DESIRED

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license issued by the State of California
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certificate
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certificate
• Experience with:
  • Local, state and federal rules and regulations governing fiscal operations including government accounting and auditing practices, procedures and standards;
  • VCFMS and other systems specific to the County of Ventura;
  • Supervision of staff in a public-sector environment;
    

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Thorough and comprehensive knowledge of: operations, services and activities of an the Auditor-Controller's Internal Audit division; Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, practices and standards; financial and operational auditing standards and techniques; internal control principles and frameworks; cash handling techniques; principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution; principles and practices of supervision, training and performance evaluation in a public-sector environment; principles and practices of organization, administration and personnel management; principles and practices of project management; principles and practices of budget development, monitoring and control; principles of cost/benefit analysis; principles of statistics and data analysis; local, state and federal rules and regulations governing fiscal operations including government accounting and auditing practices, procedures and standards; knowledge of the application of automated systems for financial reporting and accounting/auditing purposes.

Skilled in: research, problem solving, data analysis; written and verbal communication; learning complex operations quickly; management and leadership; planning, directing, controlling and managing fiscal operations, staff and services; relationship building
with people at all levels of County operations ; interpreting and applying provision of codes, regulations, statutes and ordinances relevant to assigned operations; developing and implementing fiscal monitoring and control mechanisms; developing and conducting effective presentations to County management, executives, Board of Supervisors and the general public; use of computers and related technology including software applications specific to the work performed, such as electronic working papers, VCFMS and other systems specific to the County of Ventura.

Ability to: plan, organize, lead and manage the work of supervisory, professional, technical and clerical fiscal staff; model leadership behavior; gain cooperation through dialogue and influence; analyze and evaluate administrative and abstract auditing concepts and procedures; develop and implement new or revised policies and procedures to adapt to internal and external policy changes or legal mandates; analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations; manage the production of various critical, enterprise-wide, comprehensive reports; exercise sound judgment in sensitive situations; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Recruitment Process

FINAL FILING DATE: Applications must be received by the County of Ventura, Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

To apply online, please refer to our website at www.venturacounty.gov/jobs . A paper application can be obtained by calling (805) 654-5129. Our address is County of Ventura Human Resources Division, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.

Note to Applicants: Sufficient information must be provided under the Education/Work Experience portions of the application and supplemental questionnaire to thoroughly and accurately demonstrate your qualifications to determine eligibility. A resume may be attached to supplement your responses in the above sections; however, it may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here for additional information.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying
All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam at the time of filing. This questionnaire and may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position.

APPLICATION EVALUATION - qualifying
All applications will be reviewed to determine whether the stated requirements are met. Applicants meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the recruitment process.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION - 100%
A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate, including the written responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The T&E is NOT a determination of whether the candidate meets the stated requirements; rather, the T&E is one method for determining who are the better qualified among those who have shown that they meet the stated requirements. In a T&E, applications are either scored or rank ordered according to criteria that most closely meet the business needs of the department. Candidates are typically scored/ranked in relation to one another; consequently, when the pool of candidates is exceptionally strong, many qualified candidates may receive a score or rank which is moderate or even low resulting in them not being advanced in the process.

NOTE: The selection process will likely consist of an Oral Exam, which may be preceded by or replaced with a score from a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool. In a typical T&E, your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background, experience and factors identified for successful job performance during a job analysis. For this reason, it is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is also highly recommended that the supplemental questions within the application are completed with care and diligence. Candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

ORAL EXAMINATION - 100%: A job-related oral examination may be conducted to evaluate and compare participating candidates' knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job. Candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

If there are three (3) or fewer qualified applicants, an examinationwill not be conducted. Instead, a score of seventy percent (70%) will be assigned to each application, and each applicant will be placed on the eligible list.

ELIGIBLE LIST
Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of six (6) months.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill present and future Regular, Temporary, Fixed-term, Intermittent, or Extra Help vacancies for this position only. There is currently one (1) Regular vacancy within the Auditor Controller's Office.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
The selected candidate may be subjected to a thorough post-offer, pre-employment background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura 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.

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Michelle Antonetty by e-mail at [email protected] or by telephone at (805) 477-7260.

YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE

MANAGEMENT

To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

• Benefits website or you may call (805) 654-2570.
• Retirement FAQ's
• Memorandum of Agreement

Union Codes:MB3, MB4, MS, MT,MCC, MU

Closing Date/Time: 6/25/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$127,744.65 - $178,842.50 Annually