Deputy Auditor Controller

Deputy Auditor Controller

Under general direction from the Assistant Auditor Controller, incumbents in the Deputy Auditor Controller class, plan, organize, and direct the operations of a division or divisions in the Auditor-Controller's Office in accounting and auditing, providing policy direction in accounting and auditing to departments, evaluating and ensuring the reliability of financial reporting; analyzing and providing complex financial data; interpreting laws, mandates, regulations and providing technical assistance and advice to the Board of County Supervisors, CAO, Federal, State, local agencies and the public.

Supervision is provided by the Assistant Auditor-Controller. Employees in this class supervise employees in the Accountant-Auditor series.

This class specification represents the core area of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department. Exercises management authority for assigned services and activities of an accounting or internal auditing division or divisions and performs managerial responsibilities such as :

• Preparing annual audit plan.
• Planning, organizing and directing the performance of annual County-wide risk assessment used in developing annual plan.
• Developing strategic plans and updating long-range strategic plans.
• Obtaining and reviewing new audit mandates form the state and federal governments for inclusion in planning.

Bachelor's degree is required from an accredited college or university with a major in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Public Administration, Accounting, or a closely related field.

Three (3) years of professional accounting and auditing experience that includes supervisory experience.

The possession of or the ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license is required. The possession of a Certified Public Accountant Certificate is desired. Note : All licenses, certificates and registrations must be kept current while employed in this class.