Assistant Director, Internal Audits and Data Solutions

CalSTRS Audit Services Division is seeking an experienced individual to work as a Supervising Management Auditor in the Internal Audits and Data Solutions Unit.

CalSTRS delegated authority to Audit Services to perform audits in order to evaluate a school employer’s compliance with the Teacher’s Retirement Law. The mission of Audit Services is to provide independent, objective assurance through audit and consulting services designed to add value and improve CalSTRS operations. Audit Services assists CalSTRS in accomplishing its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal control and governance processes. Audit Services is an integral part of the accomplishment of goals and objectives established for CalSTRS operations and programs. Audit Services consists of Employer and Internal Audits.

The Internal Audit Unit provides risk-based and objective assurance, advice and insight to assist management in ethically, effectively and efficiently fulfilling their management responsibilities. The Internal Audit team executes an approved audit plan based upon an annual risk assessment, or as requested by the CalSTRS board and/or CalSTRS Executive Staff. The team performs audits of internal operations and will perform the following in accordance with its overall strategy: Provide objective assurance on the effectiveness of enterprise risk management activities to help ensure key business risks are being managed appropriately and that the system of internal control is operating effectively. Verify the existence of assets and recommend proper safeguards for their protection. Examines, evaluates and reports on the adequacy and reliability of existing internal controls. Assess compliance with state and federal laws, contractual obligations. policies and procedures and sound business practices. Review operations/programs to ascertain whether results are consistent with established objectives and whether the operations/programs are being carried out as planned.

Under the general direction of the Chief Auditor, the Supervising Management Auditor (SMA) is responsible for planning, organizing and directing comprehensive Internal Audit and Data Solutions (DS) activities for the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) with the utmost proficiency and professional care. The SMA performs work to the highest standards of independence, objectivity, ethical conduct, and professionalism, supervising subordinate managers and provides oversight and direction in the performance of a variety of internal audits and use of technology, data analytics and operations in support of the audit process. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring Audit Services operates in compliance with the applicable laws, Global Internal Audit Standards (Standards), best practices and Audit Services’ charter, policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Understanding and knowledge of the Global Internal Audit Standards
• Experienced audit leader with ability to direct the work of staff engaged in a variety of audits
• Experience in audits of public pension funds
• Experience in auditing a variety of business operations, including technology and investments
• Experience and ability to develop and mature new audit unit
• Ability to write and present clear, concise, and informative board agenda items

Every 12 months, based on performance evaluation, employees may receive a 5% salary increase until they reach the maximum salary for the position.

Telework Information: CalSTRS offers a hybrid approach including in-office and remote work solutions based on business needs.

Does this opportunity seem right for you? If so, please visit Cal Careers to apply:

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=477179