California Water Service · 1 week ago
Operational Compliance Auditor
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$102K/yr - $189K/yr
10+ years expCalifornia Water Service is seeking an Operational Compliance Auditor who will work closely with management to ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies. The role involves conducting audits, developing compliance programs, and supporting operational assurance activities.
Natural ResourcesSustainabilityWater
Responsibilities
Performs advisory and consulting activities related to the design, implementation, and oversight of effective compliance programs
Perform audit and assurance activities to assess the company's obligations related to, compliance, regulations, third party agreements, standards, internal policies, operational procedures, and laws
Develop progressive and innovative approaches to compliance and operational assessments
Partners with functional owners/stakeholders in the development of business assurances work related to emerging regulations, business practices, enterprise risk management, sustainability, and operating procedures
Advises Management in assessing risks, develop governance models, and evaluate the compliance impacts to operational processes
Contributes to the delivery of projects and programs under the responsibility of the Internal Audit Function
Prepares relevant business reports and presentations for management
Facilitates the Company's Compliance and Operational Assurance Programs
Evaluates potential violations and conducts investigations to determine the facts and root cause
Collects and analyzes data, reviews documents, and assesses samples to draw independent and objective conclusions
Supports the functional design, implementation, and administration of technological solutions for internal audit and risk management, including automation
Recommends modifications to improve the effectiveness of risk management, control environment, and governance processes
Assigns, reviews, and manages activities performed by co-sourced partners, consultants, any part-time resources
Develops and maintains successful relationships and partnerships with internal customers, stakeholders, and external parties
May perform activities to support the company's SOX Compliance Program
Assists in providing department trainings and knowledge enhancement
Performs other similar duties as assigned
Performs work on-site in assigned office location
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business or and/or equivalent relevant experience
Ten years of progressive experience working in compliance, business, and operational auditing
High proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications and collaboration tools
Valid California Driver License
Excellent self-starter with solid project management skills
Strong attention to detail, analytical abilities, research skills, and objective thinking
Compliance auditing approaches and development of reporting documentation
Ability to understand and analyze business processes, compliance, internal control theory, COSO 2013, and governance
Strong understanding of risk management and abilities to analyze and evaluate effectiveness of mitigations
Working knowledge of business best practices in compliance and operational auditing and assurance
Excellent interpersonal skills needed to build positive working relationships across all functions within the Company
Ability to learn 'on-the-go', give and receive constructive feedback in a productive way
Ability to think strategically and plan effectively, with attention to detail and strong ownership work ethic
Strong project and program management, organizational, analytical, and creative problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a dynamic environment, with an ability to navigate and overcome ambiguity
Ability to manage multiple priorities/activities to meet commitments
Excellent verbal and written English language skills required
Preferred
Compliance and utility experience preferred
MBA, CPA, CMA, or IIA Certified Internal Auditor and/or Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional desired
Company
California Water Service
California Water Service is a provider of water and wastewater services. It is a sub-organization of California Water Service Group.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.3MKey Investors
California Department of Water Resources
2023-04-12Grant· $4.3M
Leadership Team
Michael Luu
SVP, Corporate Services and Chief Risk Officer
Ann Norviel
HR Business Partner
Recent News
2026-01-08
2025-12-12
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