Date Posted:

September 15, 2015

Salary: 

$141,052 – $213,493

Description:

The Auditor-Controller provides the County of Los Angeles with financial leadership and expert advice on a wide range of fiscal matters, and advocates financial integrity and accountability in all County business practices.
The Auditor-Controller is responsible for establishing County fiscal and internal control policies and procedures; operating eCAPS and eHR, the County’s integrated accounting, disbursing, procurement, purchasing, time collection, and payroll systems; conducting audits and fraud investigations of departments, employees, and contractors; responding to requests by the Board of Supervisors for special reviews, investigations and analyses; providing fiscal, payroll, and procurement services for 18 client departments in a shared services environment; monitoring social service contracts; performing mandated property tax functions, including extending property tax rolls, accounting for funds allocated to community redevelopment agencies, and apportioning property taxes to taxing entities, including Successor Agencies and issuing property tax refunds due to property value reductions; disbursing warrants to vendors, judgment recipients, and claimants; and providing system development and support to a variety of Countywide financial systems. In addition, the Auditor-Controller provides the State and other agencies with mandated reports, including the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The current departmental budget is $90 million and includes funding for over 600 positions.

The Assistant Auditor-Controller reports to the Chief Deputy and assists in the administration of the Department of Auditor-Controller in accounting for, auditing and controlling the receipts, disbursements, funds and financial transactions of all departments and other agencies under the jurisdiction of the Board of Supervisors. This position is responsible for directing the work of one or more of the Department’s major operations.

Examples of duties:
-Assists the Chief Deputy and the Auditor-Controller in the administration of the Department.

-Plans, organizes, directs, monitors, and evaluates the work of multiple divisions of the Department.

-Interacts with, and provides assistance to, Board Offices, including Board members, Deputies, and their support staff on inquiries and special Board requests.

-Represents the Auditor-Controller in assuming leadership roles, such as serving as chair, or as a member of, various committees, task forces and advisory boards.

-Monitors, interprets, and directs the implementation of new legislation which impacts Departmental policies, procedures, and staff resources.

-Maintains awareness of regulatory reporting requirements and provides oversight for the adequacy of staff resources, work plans and information technology to ensure compliance.

-Maintains awareness of best practices, and significant developments, in accounting, financial reporting, and internal auditing and updates County policies and procedures accordingly.

-Manages the development and execution of strategic, business, and operational plans for the Department by establishing relevant priorities and key responsibilities.

-Directs the development in organization, program design and implementation, staffing, work processing, and information systems to increase effectiveness and efficiency of the Departmental operations.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration, information systems, management, public administration or a related field and one year of experience at the level of Division Chief, Auditor-Controller, managing the operations of a major division or a complex business. Such management includes directing accounting, financial reporting, auditing, fraud investigation, property tax, or related technical functions.

Desirable qualifications:
-Three years of experience directing the fiscal operations (accounting) for a government jurisdiction with a minimum budget of $500 million.

-Three years of experience directing the internal audit function (which may include fraud investigations, and/or contract monitoring operations) for a government jurisdiction with a minimum budget of $500 million.

-Demonstrated leadership experience increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of fiscal or internal audit operations.

-Advanced knowledge of State and local laws relative to the functions, duties and responsibilities of the County Auditor and ex-officio County Controller.

-Possession of a valid Certified Public Accountant license issued by the State of California, a valid Certified Internal Auditor certificate issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors, or a valid Certified Information Systems Auditor certificate issued by the Information Systems and Audit and Control Association; and

-Demonstrated experience working effectively with public officials, government agencies, outside agencies, and the public.

How to Apply:

Highly qualified candidates are invited to submit a statement of interest and a comprehensive resume detailing their demonstrated experience and career accomplishments relevant to this position. Each candidate’s background will be evaluated on the basis of information submitted at the time of application to determine the level and scope of the candidate’s preparation for this position.

Submissions should include:
-Candidate’s ability to meet the requirements as stated in the Qualifying Experience section of this announcement.

-For organizations and programs managed, the name of each employer, job title, size of organization’s budget, number and composition of personnel supervised, scope of management responsibilities, functions managed, dates of employment, and current salary.

Email your cover letter, statement of interest, comprehensive resume, degree verification, and current salary with the position title of “Assistant AC” in the subject line to: ExecutiveRecruitment@hr.lacounty.gov.

Confidential inquiries also welcomed to:
LaTanya L. Hill
Department of Human Resources
Talent Solutions Division
Phone: (213) 974-2461

The official announcement may be downloaded at the County of Los Angeles website at: http://hr.lacounty.gov

Filing Deadline:

Until position is filled.