Financial Accountant IV

Under general direction of the Division Chief or Assistant Division Chief, the Financial Accountant IV manages and participates as a team member in the Bureau of Fiscal Systems and Transactions (BFST), representing the State Controller's Office (SCO) - State Accounting and Reporting Division for purposes of implementing its statutory statewide control agency accounting functions within the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal). The incumbent actively participates as a member of the Executive team in numerous project activities with SCO, FI$Cal team members, project staff, Partner Agencies, and state departments. In addition, the Financial Accountant IV is responsible for implementation and transition of SARD into FI$Cal in which the section develops, designs, and tests the statutory control accounting functions, business requirements and processes, and confers with SARD Executive, home staff and the FI$Cal team at all levels, communicating project status, identifying risks and issues, reviewing decision and design documents, developing and providing training, and completing Project tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities:
( Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)

• Plan, organize and direct the work of technical and professional staff who perform the most critically sensitive, complex and unique Project activities related to the implementation of SARD's statewide control agency financial accounting functions in FI$Cal.

• During pre- and post-implementation, perform highly complex and technical analysis and research to determine appropriate action, develop alternative solutions, provide support for recommendations and implement solutions.

• Plan, organize, direct and supervise financial accounting professionals, responsible for the complex analytical reviews and approvals, manage the compilation of financial accounting records for governmental and non-governmental cost funds.

• Manage the comprehensive system of the centralized financial accounts including a multitude of automated, complex financial accounting systems; tools used to record, analyze financial accounting transactions to generate statewide certified legal financial reports.

• Analyze, design, develop, and test financial systems and components using system configurations, conversions, interfaces, extensions, forms, queries, and reports for critically sensitive and complex financial transactions.

• Direct, plan, organize, oversee and assist BFST staff to transition SARD home staff into FI$Cal through knowledge transfer, training, and provide production support.

• Oversee financial data management functions. Lead SARD's strategy in overseeing how the division captures, maintains, and applies financial data and information to support key business initiatives.

• Oversee the translation of business initiatives and goals into analytical questions. Lead the identification of critical metrics, data analysis, and the development of reports, visualizations, and graphics. Understand the context of business questions and data sources and interpret findings.

• Promote a data driven culture, and optimize the use of data to support business decisions. Oversee database exports and data manipulation. Support leveraging legacy data assets and implementing modern data analytics tools. Advise on data engineering tools and practices.

• Participate in professional education and technical training to keep apprised of new financial accounting rules and regulations, financial accounting systems, processes, and procedures.

• Collaborate with SARD Executives and staff, and other Division managers and Executives, to evaluate legislative and/or program changes and troubleshoot operational problems that occur in the state's current financial accounting legacy systems and the FI$Cal.

• Participate as a member in a statewide team consisting of Executives from all partner agencies (SCO, DOF, STO, and DGS) tasked with resolving state issues arising from the implementation of FI$Cal.

• Cooperate with and respond to complex, technical, confidential and sensitive inquiries from SCO's Executive Office and the Legislature, respond to requests from auditors (internal, external and private).

• Facilitate year-end meetings for the coordination of FI$Cal interfaces schedule and FI$Cal communication memo for year-end closing of the financial accounting records.

• Participate in the Division level policy development and perform special assignments as needed. Provide briefs to executive management on various projects. Make presentations to internal and external groups when needed

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

Working Conditions

Free Parking

The option for Hybrid telework is available upon completion of training period.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT IV

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-430122

Position #(s):
051-420-4194-003

Working Title:
Financial Accountant IV

Classification:
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT IV $11,246.00 - $12,770.00

# 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

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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 IV examination here:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Search/ExamSearchResults.aspx#classid=7137

Application Instructions
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: Until Filled
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
Attn: Human Resources - AM
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 - AM
300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300

Sacramento , CA 95814
Applications must be received in HR, postmarked or submitted online 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 -
  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this recruitment. Your SOQ should be no longer than two pages, single-spaced, in Arial 12-point font and must describe your experience as it relates to the following:
  
  
• Please describe your experience with the FI$Cal system or a similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. Include your knowledge and participation of the implementation of the ERP system for your organization.
• Please describe your knowledge and experience as an agent of organizational change.
• Please describe your knowledge and experience managing complex projects, highlighting the challenges that arose and how you successfully addressed it.

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.

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

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.