CDPH is currently hiring an Internal Audits Unit Chief (Staff Management Auditor) within our Office of Compliance! In this role, you will provide overall management of the Internal Audits Unit and direct supervision of audit staff. You will be responsible for performing and/or coordinating financial, compliance, and/or performance audits timely, professionally, and in accordance with The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of audit staff performing internal financial, compliance, and performance audits of CDPH programs and operations
- Provides ongoing coaching, technical guidance, and training to ensure audit staff apply appropriate methodologies and conduct engagements in accordance with IIA Standards and Departmental procedures
- Oversees the development and review of audit plans, workpapers, and audit reports to ensure documentation is clear, complete, and supported by sufficient and appropriate evidence
- Monitors audit progress, resolves complex audit issues, and ensures that audit conclusions and recommendations are well‑supported
- Coordinates with programs, executive leadership, and external oversight agencies as needed to support internal audit activities and facilitates communication related to open audit recommendations, corrective actions, and follow‑up activities
- Provides leadership, training, and oversight to unit audit staff coordinating and facilitating audits conducted of the Department by external entities, from beginning to end
- Facilitates meetings and conferences between Department executive staff and external auditors
- Assists Department management with responding to audit findings, tracks all open audit recommendations, and performs necessary follow-up, as directed
- Independently conducts or leads the most sensitive, complex, or technical desk or field audit assignments that require advanced analytical judgment, including escalated cases, areas of high risk, or assignments requiring specialized subject‑matter expertise
- Formulates, implements, manages, and evaluates policy and long-range planning of Internal Audit activities, such as fraud, waste, abuse, and conflict-of-interest investigations, special program reviews, and special projects
Telework Policy and Residency Requirement:
This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.