Fiscal Unit Manager

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Administration, the Accounting Administrator II is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting operations of the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and the California Transportation Agency (CalSTA) including accounting for all funds allocated to the programs. This includes implementing fiscal provisions of Policy and Procedure Directives issued by the National highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the U.S. Office of Management and Budget and the State of California.

This position directly supervises five accounting staff (one Senior Accounting Officer, two Accounting Officers, and two Accountant Is) ensuring timely and accurate processing of accounting functions, compliance with state and federal reporting requirements, and alignment with the OTS mission. The incumbent collaborates with the Deputy Director of Administration in policy implementation and strategic fiscal oversight, ensuring that the department’s financial operations are effective, efficient, and responsive to the needs of the OTS. The incumbent advises management on all fiscal matters including the status of all state, federal and special funds funding designations.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the AA II exam. Forthose who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or whowill be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for thesepositions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring UnitContact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Working Conditions

Position located at 2208 Kausen Drive, Suite 300, Elk Grove, CA 95758.

The OTS is a Hybrid workplace designed to support remote and office-centered telework arrangements. This position includes the option to telework except for some in office days.

The work environment is fast-paced, busy and requires considerable flexibility in managing time, priorities, and assignments. We are a small and energetic department that values individual and team contributions while maintaining a high-quality work-life balance. The incumbent will be required to travel to stakeholder offices or other meeting facilities throughout California. The incumbent will work in a hybrid telework environment. The office is climate-controlled between 64 and 84 degrees under artificial lighting.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternaterange when applicable.

Special Requirements

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers

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:

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:

• Knowledge of State and Federal accounting and budgeting practices.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting, principles and practices, principles of business management, and uniform accounting systems, financial organization, and procedures of the state of California.
• Knowledge of policies, rules and regulations of the State Controller, State Treasurer, Department of Finance, and central control agencies as they relate to State agency financial management activities.

Benefits

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

Important Application Instructions:

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

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 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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Describe your knowledge and experience with Fi$cal.

  Describe your experience performing complex accounting activities, including month-end and year-end activities, preparing financial statements and reconciling accounts. Provide specific examples of how you ensured compliance and maintained accuracy in your work.

  Explain your approach to leading and mentoring staff. Include examples of how you have provided training, professional development, and oversight to ensure efficiency and accuracy in fiscal operations.

  Describe your experience effectively communicating with peers, senior management, executive staff, vendors, consultants and other departments or agencies.