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Auditor-Controller Position

Final Filing Date: Friday, August 7, 2026 Exam #: 26/14P32/07ND The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans' preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flyer.

The Auditor-Controller's Office seeks applicants able to: creates end user business solutions in countywide Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System, which includes Human Resources/Payroll, Financial, Budget Preparation, and Property Tax components; ensures countywide business requirements are met, and business operations are effective and efficient through their functional knowledge of application; provides a wide variety of project management, business process engineering, implementation services and services to County end users and perform other related work as is required.

The Auditor-Controller is an elected official who provides the County of Monterey with financial leadership and expert advice on a wide range of fiscal matters and advocates for financial integrity and accountability in all County business practices. The department consists of five divisions: Administration, Systems, General Accounting, Internal Audit, and Disbursements (Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Property Tax). The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

Examples of Duties:

• Responds to end-user requests for assistance.
• Translates County business requirements into business solutions utilizing ERP system functionality; acts as liaison between executive and management staff, end users, and information technology staff to design and configure business solutions to ensure business requirements have been met.
• Sets and maintains application-level security; develops and administers security definitions and profiles.
• Coordinates with information technology and end users to determine patches/updated logic and application upgrades implementation; tracks functional upgrades in new releases of ERP software; educates end users on new functionality and implements new functionality upon request.
• Consults and coordinates with information technology and/or system vendors to resolve application/system and equipment problems.
• Creates and maintains table-driven business rules and other ERP application configuration settings.
• Develops and manages project plans to implement business solutions; monitors and communicates the progress of the project.
• Creates custom program designs to be coded and tested by information technology; develops and coordinates acceptance criteria with end users.
• Develops, with end users, test plans and procedures for implementation of added functionality, custom programs, and software upgrades and system patches; coordinates with information technology to test patches/updated logic and overall application upgrades.
• Creates, documents, and maintains County business processes.
• Creates end-user reports utilizing the vendor's report writer and query tools.
• Automates business processes by using application workflow technology.
• Uses data warehouse tools to turn data into business intelligence.
• Develop training curriculum and conduct training sessions.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Thorough knowledge of ERP System modules in finance, and/or accounting, and/or budgeting, and/or human resources, and/or payroll, and/or property tax. Business Process Reengineering (BRP). ERP business solution implementation. Problem diagnosis and troubleshooting techniques. Principles and practices of public and/or business administration, and/or public finance/accounting, and/or human resources/payroll.

Working knowledge of Relational database theory and design. Security methods for managing ERP system access. Principles and practices of training. Principles and methods of automated records system management. Web-based client/server application architecture and associated communication protocols. Web-based business processes such as recruitment, procurement, employee self-serve, etc.

Skill and Ability to: Develop, communicate, and execute detailed project plans. Define and document business requirements. Configure ERP application or create custom software designs. Create reports utilizing ERP application reporting tools. Establish and maintain effective working relationships and maintain high levels of customer service. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Follow oral and written instructions. Read, understand, interpret and apply ERP system manuals. Work independently under limited supervision, exercise initiative within established procedural guidelines, and organize and prioritize work to meet established deadlines. Log and track new releases of software, associated functional upgrades, and software patches. Coordinate implementation of new software releases, functional upgrades and software patches with information technology and end users. Write clear and concise instructions and training plans. Microsoft Office software including Access, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above may be acquired through various types of experience, education, or training, typically: Completion of all coursework leading to a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field AND Three years of experience in business systems analysis, design, or management OR A graduate-level degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field AND One year of experience in business system analysis, design, or management.

Conditions of Employment: The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following: Possess a valid California class C driver's license or be able to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority. Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.

Benefits: The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Unit ZX Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the County of Monterey Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

Application & Selection Procedures Apply Online at by Final Filing Date of Friday, August 7, 2026, by 11:59 PM (PST) Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM by contacting: Auditor-Controller's Office Attn: Human Resources 168 W. Alisal Street, 3rd Floor, Salinas, CA 93901 Phone: 831-755-5040 Email: davisn@countyofmonterey.gov Fax: 831-796-6046