Internal Auditor

Company: Santa Barbara City College
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

Internal Auditor Salary: $119,967.00 - $146,173.00 Annually Job Type: Classified Manager Job Number: 05/2025-147 Closing: 6/12/2025 11:59 PM Pacific Location: Santa Barbara, CA Department: Executive Office Staff Basic Functions The Internal Auditor reports directly to the President/Superintendent, the position manages the internal audit process for the Santa Barbara Community College District (the District). The position will perform complex duties in planning, organizing, and conducting internal financial compliance audits, investigative audits, program evaluations, operational audits, and related projects. The position will serve as the District's technical expert on all audit matters by providing professional recommendations in formulating policy and procedures to ensure thorough systems of internal control and compliance. Representative Duties ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Develops and implements a District wide internal audit program. Develops and implements internal audit policies and procedures. Tests and evaluates compliance with federal and state laws, and District policy and procedures. Determines the accuracy and reliability of accounting, financial, electronic data processing (EDP) systems and other operating controls. Develops and implements audit activities and procedures. Plans and conducts investigations of various transactions, fiscal operations, programmatic compliance, and other matters requested by management and the Board of Trustees. Reviews and investigates circumstances surrounding potential fraud and theft; Performs special internal audits as directed. Conducts individual unannounced internal audits to discover misappropriation of assets or funds to prevent and/or detect fraud. Coordinates and assists with all audits conducted by outside agencies. Develop a reporting process and perform appropriate follow up investigations. Reviews the means of safeguarding assets and, as appropriate, verifies the existence of such assets. Reports audit findings to appropriate personnel and provides recommendations for improvements in operations and controls. Develops and maintains audit procedure manuals Implements and updates accounting procedures and systems. Conducts follow up reviews on the status or recommendations made by both internal and external auditors and determines whether corrective action has been taken to improve deficient conditions. Recommends appropriate accounting treatment for year end adjustments and closing activities. Develops, plans, organizes and manages assigned staff. Leads or participates in shared governance through service on planning and/or operations committees and task forces; attends Board of Trustees meetings and appropriate District, College and employee functions. Coordinates programs and services as appropriate with other District and college personnel. OTHER DUTIES: Perform related duties as assigned. Education and Experience A Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, finance, business or a related field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years progressively responsible experience as an auditor with an internal auditing unit or with a commercial auditing firm in financial or operational auditing with direct experience in planning, organizing and independently performing audit tasks for financial audits, compliance audits, performance or operational audits, and internal control reviews. Understanding of and sensitivity to meeting the needs of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic background of the student, community, and employee population. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Prior experience as an auditor, in public higher education or public agency Understanding/appreciation for working with constituent groups in a participatory governance environment Demonstrated ability to identify tasks/projects and to complete them in a timely manner. WORKING HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 12 months per year, plus fringe benefits; 6 month probation period. All work schedules and work assignments are subject to change based on the needs of the College. SALARY INFORMATION: The current salary schedule range for the Internal Auditor is Salary Table 30, Range 154, $119,967-$135,737. Nine step salary range continues to a maximum of $146,173. Initial placement based on experience with annual advancement to the next higher step. Knowledge and Abilities KNOWLEDGE OF: Governmental accounting and auditing procedures, including compliance auditing. Governmental Accounting Standards Board pronouncements impacting California community colleges. California Community Colleges Budget and Accounting Manual (BAM) California Community College Contract District Audit Manual (CDAM) Code of Ethics and Standards of the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing established by the Institute of Internal Auditors Laws, rules, regulations, and procedure affecting accounting for receipts and disbursements. Technology, Data security, and Cyber security. Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training. Effective organizational skills. Record-keeping and report preparation techniques. Budget preparation and control. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Organizational structure, operations, programs, policies, and procedures common to institutions of higher education. Principles and practices of effective administration, supervision and training. Interpersonal skills, use of tact, patience and courtesy. Problem solving and conflict resolution in an academic environment. Modern office practices, procedures, equipment, and software applications. ABILITY TO: Plan, organize, develop and execute strategic and annual audit plans for the District to ensure effective risk and operational controls. Perform highly complex analyses of financial, budgetary, operational and compliance issues and reach sound, logical, fact-based conclusions and recommendations. Collect, evaluate and interpret a broad range of complex data, either in electronic, written, statistical or narrative form. Apply governmental audit standards to audit work planned and conducted. Understand, interpret and apply federal, state and local laws and relevant regulations, ordinances, and policies. Keep current on changes in laws, regulations, or audit and compliance reviews related to community colleges. Learn and apply emerging technologies as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Meet schedules and timelines. Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports. Supervise the administration of multiple budgets. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Operate a computer and assigned office equipment Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Ensure compliance with local, state and federal guidelines, policies, rules, and regulations. Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff; prioritize and assign work to meet deadlines. Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with others. Demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, staff, and community. ENVIRONMENT: Office environment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard Seeing to read a variety of materials Sitting for extended periods of time GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (Upon Offer of Employment): The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires verification of identity and the right to work in the United States. Selected candidates must be able to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Proof of college coursework or degrees indicated will be required of selected candidates. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. APPLICATION PROCESS REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS: (The following required documents must be submitted electronically via the online application system.) Online District Application form at Within the online application is a required supplemental question on diversity. The committee will be reviewing your answer as part of the screening process. Please take your time and answer the question thoroughly. Letters of reference are not required for this recruitment. Please do not submit reference letters within your online application. Within the online application, there is a required section to list five references. These references will be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position. These references should be able to critically assess your work qualifications and job performance Additional Instructions: If you experience technical difficulties attaching any of your documents electronically, please contact Human Resources for instructions. If you do not have a scanner, there are commercial facilities available to assist you with this process. All required documents must be submitted with your electronic application by the application deadline or your application will be considered incomplete and will not be considered. Application Procedure: To be considered for this position, a complete online application including all required application documents (listed above) must be submitted via by the application deadline (please see instructions to applicants). It is important that the online District Application form (Item #1) be complete and specific to fully indicate the education, experience and other qualifications of the applicant. \"See Resume\" is not acceptable. If you apply for more than one position, copies of all the required documents must be attached separately for each position. Applications and all documents submitted become the property of SBCC and are retained electronically. Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: If you are selected for an interview and need special services or facilities to participate in the interview, please contact Human Resources. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Selection Procedure: SBCC is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, military and veteran status, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, consistent with applicable federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY - TITLE IX EMPLOYER Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency Employment Type: Full Time

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