Chief Accounting Officer

Under administrative direction of the Deputy Director, Administration Finance and Information Technology Services Division, the Accounting Administrator III is the Chief Accounting Officer of the department. This position plans, organizes, and manages the activities of the accounting sections. This includes management and oversight of the development of the preparation of year-end financial statements, coordination with Department of Finance and State Controller's Office staff, and review and adjustment of internal financial controls.

As the Chief Accounting Officer of the department, this is the primary fiscal policy and decision-maker for the areas under its purview, including accounting and compliance review. This position is responsible for ensuring overall financial program delivery, while maintaining fiscal accountability, compliance with control agencies, stakeholder expectations, the department’s mission, and policy directives.

This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location, as indicated on their duty statement, at their own expense. Beginning July 1st, 2026, it is anticipated the position will be office-centered and employees will be expected to report to the office at least four days per week.