Auditor-Controller Division Manager

Job Description:

Auditor-Controller Division Manager

Description

The Position

Contra Costa County Office of the Auditor-Controller is actively seeking to fill one vacant Division Manager position. Auditor-Controller Division Managers are responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the operations of a multi-function division. The primary responsibility of Division Managers is to provide policy direction on fiscal, accounting, auditing, and financial record-keeping issues to staff and other County departments.

The Office of the Auditor-Controller’s primary mission is to ensure the fiscal integrity of the County’s financial records and to provide service, assistance and information to the Public, Board of Supervisors, County Administrator’s Office, County Departments and Employees, Special Districts, and some regional non-county agencies. We are committed to providing exemplary professional service to all of our customers, while at all times treating them with fairness, integrity, respect and trust.

We are looking for someone who is:

• An experienced accounting manager
• Familiar with GASB Pronouncements
• A confident and approachable leader who can motivate and encourage others to succeed
• A critical thinker who can problem-solve and remain professional under stress
• Flexible, reliable, and able to thrive in a dynamic environment
• Can manage multiple deadlines and competing interests
• Can uphold the highest standards of ethics and integrity

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Reviewing daily reports and upcoming tasks to ensure that goals are met
• Meeting with subordinates and problem-solving
• Coordinating with other departments and special districts
• Addressing public records requests for information
• Reviewing journal transactions
• Interacting with counterparts from other counties and state agencies
• Providing general oversight to the division

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will have the opportunity to collaborate with stakeholders to improve programs and services
• You will be directly responsible for coaching and mentoring staff to achieve goals
• You would be responsible for ensuring the fiscal integrity of the county and the community
• You will be on the front lines with the technology changes that are anticipated

A few challenges you might face in this role:

• Working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and mandated deadlines
• Navigating the rules and requirements associated with the assigned tasks
• Keeping up with legal changes and modifications to accounting standards

Competencies Required:

• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new ways to do business
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Involving Others (Engaging Teams): Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes
• Professional Impact: Presenting self as a positive representative of the organization
• Coaching & Developing Others: Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
• Visionary Leadership: Taking a long-term view and building a shared vision with others; acting as a catalyst for organizational change
• Leading Cross-Divisional Collaboration: Demonstrating cooperation and teamwork while working within and across divisions and teams
• Project Management: Ensuring that projects are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives
• Negotiating: Reaching mutually satisfying agreements and compromise
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue

The active list for this recruitment may remain active for 12 months.

Please view the job description here https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta/classspecs/26152

Minimum Qualifications

License: Possession of a valid California motor vehicle operator’s license. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator’s license will be accepted during the applicant process.

Education: Possession of a bachelor degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business or a closely related field. Course work must have included at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units of accounting or possession of a Certified Public Accountant Certification.

Experience: Five (5) years of full-time professional accounting/auditing experience, which must have included one (1) year of experience performing in a full supervisory capacity to accounting/auditing staff.

Substitution: Two (2) years of full-time experience providing lead direction to staff in an accounting/auditing division may be substituted for the one (1) year of full-time supervisory experience. Lead direction must have been performed while employed in a class comparable to Accountant-Auditor III or Accountant III in Contra Costa County.

Selection Process

Application Filing and Evaluation: Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application, applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.Online Oral Interview: Candidates that clearly demonstrate that they possess the minimum qualification will be invited to participate in an online oral interview. This interview will be conducted virtually. The interview is designed to measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the Auditor-Controller classification. Candidates must achieve an average passing score of 70% or higher on each of the competencies assessed, as well as an overall passing score of 70% of higher. These may include, but are not limited to: Professional and Technical Expertise; Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Attention to Detail; Displaying Ownership and Accountability; Professional Integrity and Ethics; Professional Impact; Coaching and Developing Others; Project Management; and Oral Communication. (Weighted 100%)
The interview is tentatively scheduled to take place in the first week of December 2025.

The interview will be administered remotely using a computer or mobile device such as a tablet. You will need access to a reliable internet connection to participate in the interview, as well as computer or mobile device with a camera.

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment specific questions, please contact Sanyukta Singh at Sanyukta.Singh@hrd.cccounty.us. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 11/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$160,576.82 - $195,182.14 Annually