Auditor-Controller Division Manager

Martinez, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 160576 - 195182

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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-Controllers primary mission is to ensure the fiscal integrity of the Countys financial records and to provide service assistance and information to the Public Board of Supervisors County Administrators 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 Qualifications

License:Possession of a valid California motor vehicle operators license. Out of state valid motor vehicle operators 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 For any technical issues please contact the GovernmentJobs applicant support team for assistance at 1 .

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.

Required Experience:

Manager

The PositionContra 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 Div...