Internal Audit Manager

The California State Lottery is looking to fill the exciting role of a Senior Management Auditor ! People are drawn to the California State Lottery because we: We have a worthy mission that we’re sure you’ll take pride in too. Are an energetic, creative, and talented team Value diversity and inclusion in the workplace Empower team members to bring their knowledge, expertise, and innovation Recognize individual and team contributions Support the importance of work-life balance Invest in the professional development of our team members Are dedicated to preserving our environment by lowering our carbon footprint The California Lottery is a multi-billion-dollar enterprise headquartered in Sacramento. It is one of the few state agencies that is a revenue generator, not accepting taxpayer dollars from the state’s general fund. Our mission is to provide supplemental funding to California schools while simultaneously supporting local communities. Ninety-five cents of every dollar spent by players goes back to local communities in the form of contributions to public schools and colleges, prizes and retailer compensation. In fiscal year 2023-24, the California Lottery provided over $2 billion in supplemental funding for California public schools, bringing the total contributions to more than $46 billion since we began in 1985. Lottery products are sold at more than 23,000 retail locations throughout the state. Product offerings include an average of 52 fun and entertaining Scratchers games and several draw games such as Powerball, Mega Millions, and SuperLotto Plus and daily games such as Fantasy 5 and Hot Spot. Job Description and Duties: Under the direction of the Internal Audit Deputy Director, the Senior Management Auditor (SMA) will act as the Internal Audit Manager for the Lottery. The SMA is responsible for the management, organization and supervision of the Internal Audit Office. Functions include planning, organizing, assisting and reviewing operational, performance, information systems, compliance, and financial related audits of the California Lottery. In addition, the SMA is responsible for keeping apprised on all external audits, communicating with external audit entities and working with various staff throughout the department to ensure internal controls are in place and risks are mitigated. The Lottery's mission is to provide supplemental funding for California’s public schools and colleges, and we are seeking a highly motivated Internal Audit Manager to help strengthen our internal controls, support accountability, and advance this mission as part of our Internal Audits Team. This position requires a current Senior Management Auditor exam. If you need to take the exam or if your score has expired, click here to gain list eligibility. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Working Conditions: Schedule: Works a standard business schedule with the flexibility to adjust hours based on business needs and audit deadlines. Travel: Occasional travel may be required for meetings, training, or audit-related fieldwork. Other: Must maintain confidentiality of audit information, adhere to Internal Audits policies and the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, and comply with applicable state laws, regulations, and departmental procedures. Desirable Qualifications Strong leadership and staff-development skills, including the ability to set a clear vision, inspire change, strengthen audit effectiveness, and build high-performing teams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex issues clearly and produce concise, persuasive audit reports and correspondence. Demonstrated ability to cultivate a credible work environment through clear expectations, consistent actions, and fair application of standards. Thorough knowledge of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, and experience ensuring audit quality and QAIP compliance. Ability to independently plan, organize, and lead complex operational, financial, compliance, and information-system audits. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience with risk-based auditing and data analytics. Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. Proficiency with audit and productivity software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Diligent. Ability to build effective working relationships with executives, managers, external auditors, and cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and maintaining trust. *Important Note: A resume and/or Statement of Qualifications are required to submit with your application package in order to be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr