(Internal Audits

Operational Compliance Auditor page is loaded## Operational Compliance Auditorlocations: End Date: February 16, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R2904California Water ServiceJob Description:The Operational Compliance Auditor works closely with all levels of management across the organization related to audit, assurance, and compliance activities.
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The position is responsible for ensuring the company is compliant with regulations, control environment, internal policies & procedures, risk mitigations, and governance practices.
The role primarily supports operational, compliance, and assurance activities.
This position is located in San Jose, California and reports to the Director of Internal Audit.
**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
* 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
* Performs work on-site in assigned office location
**Bachelor’s degree in Business or and/or equivalent relevant experience
* Ten years of progressive experience working in compliance, business, and operational auditing
* Compliance and utility experience preferred
* MBA, CPA, CMA, or IIA Certified Internal Auditor and/or Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional desired
* High proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications and collaboration tools
* Excellent self-starter with solid project management skills
* 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
* Strong project and program management, organizational, analytical, and creative problem-solving skills
* Ability to manage multiple priorities/activities to meet commitments
* Excellent verbal and written English language skills required
**Deadline to submit resume is Sunday, February 15, 2026.
**The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity.
California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service, Texas Water Service, and Washington Water Service do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class.
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