Audit Services Principal Manager

The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the position of Principal Manager I for our Audit Services office.

This Principal Manager I will be responsible for leading, managing, and evolving the internal audit program for multiple large, complex performance audits across the judicial branch including the trial and appellate courts and the Judicial Council offices/operations, according to the standards specified by Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).

This role is responsible for ensuring independent, objective assurance and expert consultation that improve internal controls, add value and/or create greater efficiencies than provided previously, with respect to operations and financial activities to assist judicial branch leadership in accomplishing their goals and objectives effectively. This will involve ensuring appropriate utilization of audit staff/resources through subordinate supervisors and completion of assigned projects by streamlining audit process, approach, audit cycles, evaluation of reports and approval process.

The incumbent will:

• Ensure performance audits are conducted in accordance with the GAGAS standards.
• Manage the implementation of focused efficient trial court audits.
• Oversee the process of follow-up on trial court audit findings.
• Provide audit services assistance to Judicial Council offices.
• Ensure development and/or acquisition of staff with Construction and IT audit expertise.

The Audit Services Principal Manager interfaces with all levels of the judicial branch from reporting to the Judicial Council and its committees on a regular basis on audit activities and evaluations of programs to superior court judges, court executives, managers and staff on results of audits and investigations.

The Judicial Council

The Judicial Council of California is the policy setting body for the state court system and has constitutionally conferred statewide rule-making authority. This authority includes developing, advocating for, and allocating the judicial branch budget. A majority of Council members are California state justices and judges; however, the Council also includes lawyers, legislators, and court administrators.

By enhancing its role as a leadership, knowledge, and service resource for the judicial branch, the Judicial Council’s staff organization seeks to continue to evolve as one of California’s most dynamic public service entities, focused on improving access to justice for all Californians by innovating and responding to the changing needs of the courts and the public. As a government body charged with improving the statewide administration of justice, the Judicial Council has multiple offices with diverse responsibilities relating to court policy and operations. As employees of the council, every member of staff should view and approach their work as one Judicial Council with a public service mission that is greater than the sum of its parts.

The Judicial Council strives for work-life balance, including substantial vacation and holiday time. In addition, we offer an excellent benefits package, including pension, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending, up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs, and retirement savings plans. In San Francisco, the office is only a 7-minute walk from the Civic Center BART station. In Sacramento, the office is minutes from downtown, just north of Discovery Park.

The successful candidate will be expected to work in person at the Judicial Council’s San Francisco or Sacramento office and reside in the areas surrounding these locations. The Judicial Council offers hybrid work arrangements for many positions. Beginning in September 2024, employees will work in the office at least one day each week. Beginning in January 2025, employees will work in the office at least two days per week.

Duties

• Provide supervisory responsibilities
• Oversee multiple large, complex performance audit and advisory engagements, in accordance with GAGAS standards and the approved audit plan
• Review and optimize trial court operational audit focus, approach, cycle time for appropriate utilization of audit staff/resources, and enhanced service and deliverables
• Provide audit services assistance to Judicial Council offices
• Institute use of technology and processes for improved audit planning and document management
• Perform audit liaison responsibilities for the Judicial Council's Advisory Committee on Audits and Financial Accountability for the Judicial Branch
• Serve as the expert advisor for various audit related matters and special projects

Salary

• $10,170 - $15,255/month

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree, and six (6) years of professional analytical or managerial experience in assigned function including, but not limited to, program analysis, development, implementation, research, and advising, including at least three (3) years of supervisory/management experience.

An additional four years of professional experience as noted above may substitute for the bachelor’s degree. Or, additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

OR

Master’s degree in a directly related field for the assigned discipline and three (3) years of professional-level analytical or managerial experience in assigned function including, but not limited to, program analysis, development, implementation, research, and advising, including at least three (3) years of supervisory/management experience.

Desirable Qualifications

• It is preferable that the incumbent possess and maintain a CPA license.

Other Information

Please note: If you are selected for hire, verification of employment eligibility or authorization to work in the United States will be required.

How to Apply

To ensure consideration of your application for the earliest round of interviews, please apply by Saturday, September 28, 2024, however, this position will remain open until filled. This position requires the submission of our official application, a resume and a response to the supplemental questions. 

To complete the online application, please click the Apply for Job button.

The Judicial Council provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities who request such accommodation. Reasonable accommodation needs should be requested through Human Resources at (415) 865-4260. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (415) 865-4272.

Supplemental Questions

To better assess the qualifications of each applicant, we will review your response to the following question. (You may consider submitting a separate document due to character limitations.)

1. Please state why you are interested in this position and why you consider yourself a desirable candidate for the position. 
   

Benefits

Some highlights of our benefits package include:

• Health/Dental/Vision benefits program
• 13 paid holidays per calendar year
• Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave
• 1 personal holiday per year
• Up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs
• CalPERS Retirement Plan
• 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• FlexElect Program
• Pretax Parking
• Long Term Disability Program (employee paid/optional)
• Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional)

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Judicial Council of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer.