C. E. A. (536481) Division Chief

Division Chief

State Controller's Office

$12,131.00 - $14,453.00 per Month

Job Posting: Division Chief

State Controller's Office

JC-536481 - Division Chief C. E. A.

$12,131.00 - $14,453.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/22/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off Print Job Save Job

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer of the State Controller's Office (SCO), and in collaboration with the Director of the Department of FISCal, provides strategic leadership, planning, organization, and oversight of the SCO's FI$Cal Team. Through subordinate managers and professional staff, directs the maintenance and support of business operations and leadership functions, ensuring that the SCO's control and oversight responsibilities within the FI$Cal system are effectively maintained and supported. This position will have broad authority to work directly with the project, making decisions within the scope and mission of the SCO. It will facilitate the business transformation of the SCO, identify and resolve any business policy or business operational barriers to success, and influence the amount and form of information made available to the public on the state's financial activities related to the SCO constitutional programs. Essential functions include, but will not be limited to the following:

Duties and Responsibilities:

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

• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for the State Controller's Office (SCO) FI$Cal Team, ensuring alignment with the organization's fiscal, operational, and business objectives.
• Serve as the SCO's primary executive representative on all FI$Cal governance bodies, committees, stakeholder engagements, and enterprise-wide initiatives
• Direct and oversee the coordination of system-related activities between the SCO and the Department of FISCal to ensure effective collaboration and operational continuity.
• Lead business transformation efforts by identifying, analyzing, and resolving policy, procedural, and operational barriers affecting organizational success.
• Develop and implement strategic business priorities that support the State Controller's constitutional and statutory responsibilities as California's Chief Fiscal Officer.
• Ensure the SCO's business vision, goals, policies, and operational requirements are effectively represented and incorporated within the FI$Cal system environment.
• Provide executive oversight of professional and managerial staff responsible for maintaining and supporting SCO control functions within FI$Cal.
• Direct the development, evaluation, and implementation of business processes and system controls that promote compliance, accountability, and operational effectiveness.
• Establish organizational goals, performance expectations, and strategic objectives for teams supporting financial management and statewide control functions.
• Serve as a senior advisor to executive leadership, providing expert consultation on accounting, financial reporting, system operations, and business process management.
• Represent the SCO before the Legislature, Governor's Office, control agencies, and other governmental entities on matters related to FI$Cal operations and statewide financial management.
• Identify, assess, and escalate enterprise risks and operational issues affecting system performance, while ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are implemented.
• Participate in governance and change management processes by evaluating and approving significant system changes impacting scope, budget, schedule, quality, and risk.
• Promote adherence to project management principles, governance standards, and organizational objectives to support the successful delivery of FI$Cal initiatives.
• Lead workforce planning and succession management efforts, including identifying critical positions, developing future leaders, and supporting strategic recruitment initiatives.
• Travel to and from offsite meetings as required.

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

Working Conditions

This position is located at The Park, a quaint and historical campus environment two blocks from McKinley Park, in the heart of residential East Sacramento. Easily accessible from US 50 and I-80, The Park offers free parking, quick walks to local restaurant favorites, and countless lunchtime strolling opportunities through the quiet East Sacramento neighborhood. This position is 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. Applicants must reside within California at the time of appointment.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees' monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

Minimum Requirements

This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

• C. E. A.

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-536481

Position #(s): 051-726-7500-013

Working Title: Division Chief

Classification: C. E. A. $12,131.00 - $14,453.00 B New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

Facility: FI$Cal Project Site

Department Information

The SCO is the Chief Fiscal Officer for the fourth largest economy in the world, which independently oversees and manages California's financial resources with integrity and transparency to build trust. As one of the most influential fiscal institutions in the nation, we produce California's annual financial reports, audit all claims against the state prior to payment, ensure return on investment for taxpayer dollars and influence statewide financial policy to transform communities, empower individuals and families and strengthen businesses so that everyone thrives.

We encourage you to join and become a T.R.U.S.T.E.D. partner in the California State Controller's Office (SCO) where employees are driven by purpose, energized by complexity, believe in accountability, and committed to impact.

The Financial Information System for California (FISCal) Division at the State Controller's Office is at the forefront of modernizing California's financial management. As a collaborative effort between key state departments, FISCal represents one of the largest and most dynamic IT and business-transformation projects in California's history. This groundbreaking system integrates the state's accounting, budgeting, cash management, and procurement operations into a single, comprehensive platform, replacing hundreds of independent legacy systems. By joining our team, you'll contribute to enhancing standardization, transparency, and efficiency in the state's crucial business processes. Your work will directly impact how California manages its finances, ensuring greater effectiveness and discipline in fiscal operations. Be part of this innovative initiative that's shaping the future of public sector financial management in the nation's most populous state.

Are you looking for a career where your work truly makes an impact? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? If so, we invite you to apply for the FiSCal Division Chief position and take part in this exciting leadership opportunity.

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Special Requirements

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: Completed current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD. Form 678 (when not applied electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.