Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Bureau Chief (Financial Accountant IV), the Financial Accountant III provides oversight and subject matter expertise in managing staff responsible for the highly complex technical and professional financial accounting and reporting activities within the Policy Section. The Policy Section is responsible for analyzing new financial accounting and reporting requirements, pronouncements, and standards; determining the proper accounting treatment of financial reporting requirements; creating and providing guidelines to assist in implementing new and ongoing policies and procedures; and assuring the accuracy and integrity of statewide financial accounting records and financial statements published by SCO. The Policy Section is also responsible for responding to national financial accounting and reporting policy surveys, questions, and exposure drafts. The incumbent performs a full range of duties including, but not limited to, the duties and responsibilities outlined below.

Duties and Responsibilities:

(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)

• Supervise, plan, and direct the work of staff responsible for analyzing, drafting work plans, and preparing implementation methodologies for new Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements that affect financial accounting and reporting requirements, budgetary/legal and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) basis financial statements, actuarial valuations, and other financial reports.

• Participate in and direct the work of staff performing research on unique and/or complex financial analyses in the determination of appropriate accounting treatment for financial accounting and reporting pronouncements, requirements, and standards. Review completed staff work.

• Collaborate with other Section managers and staff to support SCO's financial reporting mandates and ensure conformity to GAAP, government codes, or other legal authorities.

• Prepare and review staff's analyses of legislative proposals, legal opinion requests, written comments, white papers, and implementation of new financial accounting and reporting standards affecting the State's financial records, financial statements, and annual reports.

• Review and respond to highly complex, technical, and sensitive correspondence.

• Provide financial accounting and fiscal policy expertise to the Department of FI$Cal in the development of a statewide financial accounting system. Interpret financial reporting processes, documents, and reports for department staff and consultants.

• Prepare staffing assessments, workload statistics, and performance measures. Establish and implement the Division's strategic plans, succession plans, goals, and objectives.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time. Specific telework arrangements may be discussed in more detail with the respective hiring manager. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the State Controller's Office policies.

Located two blocks from McKinley Park, The Park is a quaint and historical campus environment in the heart of residential East Sacramento. Easily accessible from Highways 50 and 80, The Park offers free parking, quick walks to local restaurant favorites, and countless lunchtime strolling opportunities through the quiet East Sacramento neighborhood.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT III

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-450826

Position #(s):

051-420-4193-010

Working Title:

Manager, State Reporting Policy Section

Classification:

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT III

$10,220.00 - $11,605.00

of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

State Accounting and Reporting Division

Department Information

The Office of the State Controller (SCO) is the destination employer within the State of California. As California's chief fiscal officer, the Controller's Office ensures accountability and transparency of California's financial practices while promoting fairness and opportunity for all. Here, you'll work in a collaborative and supportive environment with diverse opportunities for professional growth and development. A career with the SCO offers meaningful work that directly impacts the state's future.

The State Accounting and Reporting Division (SARD) of the California State Controller's Office plays a crucial role in ensuring the transparency, accuracy, and efficiency of the state's financial operations. As the backbone of California's financial reporting, SARD is responsible for preparing and publishing essential financial statements, overseeing the state's budgetary control, and providing vital fiscal information to policy decision-makers and the public. Working in this division means contributing to the financial stability and integrity of the fifth-largest economy in the world with opportunities to engage in meaningful work, learn from seasoned experts, and grow your career in public finance.

Take the next step in your career with an organization that values innovation, integrity, and the well-being of its employees. Apply today and build a California where everyone thrives!

To learn more about the SCO, visit: https://www.sco.ca.gov/index.html

How did you hear about us? Take our survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SCOJOBS

Special Requirements

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 Financial Accountant III examination here:

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Search/ExamSearchResults.aspx#classid=7136

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.

Final Filing Date: 10/7/2024

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

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

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, A.M.

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:

State Controller's Office

Human Resources

Attn: Human Resources Office, A.M.

300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300

Sacramento, CA 95814

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.

• Degree and/or School Transcripts

• Statement of Qualifications -

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be typed in Arial font, 12-point size, single-spaced, on 8.5" x 11" paper, one-inch margins, no more than two pages in length, indicate "Statement of Qualifications" at the top of the page, identify candidate's name on each page, and answer the following questions listed below. Resumes are not an acceptable substitute for the SOQ.

1.Describe your technical accounting and managerial experience that demonstrates your ability to manage a team responsible for preparation, review, and analysis of complex governmental financial statements.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:

• Experience in implementing new GASB pronouncements.

• Ability to read, understand, and interpret legislation and GASB pronouncements.

• Extensive knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement preparation.

• Proficient in preparing legislative analyses, budget change proposals, white papers, and GASB implementation methodologies.

• Excellent communication skills, dependability, and tact.

• Ability to work collaboratively with others.

• Demonstrate a high degree of initiative, independence of action, and originality.

• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task, and lead others effectively.

• Degree in Accountancy or Business Administration.

• Certified Public Accountant.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:

Lucy Xiong

(916) 323-6455

LXiong@sco.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

SCO EEO Officer

(916) 324-2223

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.