Auditor Controller

Mandip Dhillon
Auditor-Controller
Mandip Dhillon is a seasoned Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over two decades of experience in public sector accounting, administration, and leadership. Appointed as Auditor-Controller in October 2024, Mr. Dhillon is committed to enhancing transparency, fiscal prudence, and accountability in the oversight of public funds.
Mr. Dhillon’s public service career began as an Accountant, where he quickly demonstrated expertise in financial management and leadership. He has since held key roles, including Waste-to-Energy Project Manager, Solid Waste Division Manager, Senior Management Consultant in the Chief Executive Office, and Assistant Director positions at Behavioral Health and the Department of Environmental Resources, where he focused on advancing strategic initiatives and enhancing fiscal and administrative operations.
Before joining Stanislaus County, Mr. Dhillon built a robust foundation in customer service and financial operations during his 12-year tenure as a Customer Service Manager, where he managed retail banking services across various Bay Area and Central Valley locations.
Mr. Dhillon earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting, graduating Magna Cum Laude from California State University, Stanislaus, in 2002. He has been a licensed CPA since 2004 and remains deeply committed to upholding the highest standards of financial integrity in public service.
A longtime resident of Salida, California, Mr. Dhillon values community engagement and is passionate about ensuring the responsible stewardship of taxpayer resources.