Chief Accounting Officer

Location: California

Job Information

Department of Resources Recycling & Recovery

Title:

Accounting Administrator III (Chief Accounting Officer)

Classification: JC

Salary: $9,572.00 - $10,867.00 per Month (New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.)

Position Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Work Location:

Department of Resources Recycling & Recovery, Sacramento, CA (Hybrid; eligible for telework subject to criteria)

Filing Deadline:

Job Summary

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 Codefor 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.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements are listed in the Class Specification. The classification is ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR III.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience developing, implementing, and overseeing accounting procedures and controls.

• Experience working on accounting matters with control agencies, including the State Controller’s Office and Department of Finance.

• Experience completing monthly reconciliations and reports, and year‑end financial reports.

• Experience developing strategy, monitoring results and mitigating business risks both financial and non‑financial.

• Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in managing changing priorities and competing workload.

• Knowledgeable of the state accounting process and strong FI$Cal knowledge.

• Knowledgeable of the reporting requirements for Budgetary Legal Basis and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

• Knowledge and understanding of California’s budgeting and accounting policies and regulations.

• Strong leadership and decision‑making ability, including professional confidence, integrity, and sound judgment. Capable of generating a high degree of respect and trust as well as building relationships across the organization, and outside stakeholders.

• Excellent communication skills. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; and to present information effectively and timely.

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.

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 Cal Career . When submitting your application in hard…