Manager

Job Description and Duties

• Under the direction of the Financial Accountant IV or Assistant Division Chief, the Financial Accountant III supervises financial accounting staff and serves as a technical subject matter expert (SME) in the Bureau of Fiscal Systems and Transactions (BFST) in Agency Transactions Unit. The incumbent represents the State Accounting and Reporting Division (SARD) in carrying out its statutory control agency functions within the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal).
• The incumbent participates in FI$Cal implementation, operations, and system enhancement activities with State Controller's Office (SCO) FI$Cal Functional Service Office team members, project staff, partner agencies, and state departments. The incumbent must understand the comprehensive system of centralized financial accounts and how those accounts support annual statewide financial reporting on the Budgetary/Legal basis and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• The incumbent also serves as a liaison between SARD staff and FI$Cal by communicating project and operational status, identifying risks and issues, reviewing decision and design documents, developing and providing training, and completing assigned activities.
• Plan, organize, direct, and supervise financial accounting professionals responsible for complex analytical reviews and approvals. Assign and prioritize work, review work products, provide technical guidance, and evaluate staff performance. Manage the compilation of financial accounting records for governmental and non-governmental cost funds.
• Oversee assigned functions within the comprehensive system of centralized financial accounts, including automated financial accounting systems and tools used to record and analyze transactions and support the preparation of statewide certified legal financial reports. Review and approve financial transactions before posting to ensure conformity with legal authority, accounting principles, and applicable procedures. Direct ongoing risk assessments and evaluation of the Bureau's internal controls within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Analyze transaction data to identify process improvement opportunities, develop action plans, and monitor results to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Perform the most complex and unique activities related to implementing and maintaining SARD's statewide financial control agency functions in FI$Cal. Conduct research and analysis to determine appropriate actions, develop alternatives, support recommendations, implement solutions, and prepare issue papers and reports.
• Analyze, design, develop, and test financial systems and components involving configurations, conversions, interfaces, extensions, forms, queries, reconciliations, and reports for critically sensitive and complex financial transactions. Prepare for and facilitate meetings concerning changes to departmental and statewide control agency business processes.
• Collaborate on the FI$Cal Chart of Accounts to ensure that account structures support cash, modified accrual, and full accrual accounting requirements. Analyze existing and proposed accounting and reporting standards and policies to identify opportunities to improve processes while maintaining system integrity.
• The Financial Accountant III applies comprehensive knowledge of the following to assigned responsibilities:
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) rules and guidelines;
• Accounting principles and practices
• Banking and investment transactions and records
• Federal rules and regulations
• Governmental Finance Officers’ Association (GFOA) subjects
• Budgetary/Legal Basis budgeting, accounting, and reporting requirements as prescribed by California government ode and the Governor’s budget
• Fiscal accounting rules and regulations contained in the State Administrative Manual.
• FI$Cal Chart of Accounts
• Procedures prescribed by the State Controller’s Office (SCO)
• You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

Minimum Requirements

• FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT III

Additional Documents

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Work Location

• Sacramento County

Telework

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Department Information

Special Requirements

• A resume is required. A cover letter is required. A copy of your degree, transcripts, or degree evaluation is required. A Statement of Qualifications is required; please see ‘Required Application Package Documents’ for instructions. Take the required examination here: Financial Accounant III Examination

Application Instructions

• Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
• Who May Apply
• Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
• How To Apply
• Address for Mailing Application Packages
• You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
• State Controller's Office
• Human Resources
• Attn: Human Resources Office, C.B.
• 300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300
• Sacramento, CA 95814
• Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
• You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
• Applications dropped off in person must be received by 5 p.m. in HR, by the final filing date.
• 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
• Required Application Package Documents
• The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications - The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) can be no more than one page in length, must indicate "Statement of Qualifications" at the top of the page, must identify the candidate's name at the top of the page, and must specifically address the topic listed below. Resumes are not acceptable as a substitute for the SOQ. The SOQ must be typed in Arial font, 12-point size, and be single-spaced on 8.5" x 11" paper with one-inch margins. Please describe your experience leading or supervising the preparation of complex financial accounting analyses and reports and communicating results to management or other stakeholders.
• The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) can be no more than one page in length, must indicate "Statement of Qualifications" at the top of the page, must identify the candidate's name at the top of the page, and must specifically address the topic listed below. Resumes are not acceptable as a substitute for the SOQ. The SOQ must be typed in Arial font, 12-point size, and be single-spaced on 8.5" x 11" paper with one-inch margins.
• Please describe your experience leading or supervising the preparation of complex financial accounting analyses and reports and communicating results to management or other stakeholders.
• Other - Cover Letter

Desirable Qualifications

• In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
• Accounting and Financial Analysis: Knowledge of accounting principles and practices; management of investment expenditures; policy research and analysis; and automated accounting systems. Ability to analyze and evaluate financial and accounting records, assess risks and internal controls, evaluate accounting compliance, detect errors, compile and analyze financial information, and perform year-end closing activities in support of financial statement preparation.
• Financial Systems: Knowledge of financial systems and information technology, configuration management, system support service levels, and accounting and financial software. Ability to maintain data integrity; train and support staff; develop and maintain reports and queries; identify and resolve system issues; and navigate financial systems for research and analysis.
• Mathematical and Analytical Reasoning: Knowledge of mathematical and analytical methods. Ability to select and apply appropriate mathematical and statistical techniques to solve practical problems.
• Application of Technology: Ability to use technology effectively in performing assigned duties and incorporate new technology when appropriate.
• Effective Communication: Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, listen attentively, provide and receive feedback, and explain complex financial information to executives and staff.
• Diagnostic Information Gathering: Ability to identify and obtain the information needed to clarify issues and work with business partners and stakeholders to achieve the intended outcome.
• Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing situations, work effectively with individuals and groups, and consider and adopt new approaches when appropriate.
• Influencing Others: Ability to gain support for ideas, proposals, projects, and solutions.
• Professional and Personal Development: Ability to identify development needs and pursue opportunities to strengthen technical knowledge and professional effectiveness.
• Organizational Awareness: Ability to understand the organization's operations, structure, and culture and the political, social, and economic issues affecting its work.
• Resource Management: Ability to use public resources and assets efficiently and responsibly, including financial resources, real property, and business information.
• Results Orientation: Ability to focus work on achieving results consistent with organizational objectives.
• Staff Supervision: Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices. Ability to assign and review work, evaluate performance, support employee development, and promote equal employment opportunity and a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

Benefits

• Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

Equal Opportunity Employer