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Dec 19, 2025

ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SUPERVISOR)

  • State of California Office of the Controller
  • Hybrid
  • $7,172 - $8,910 monthly
Full time Accounting Government

Job Description

Under general supervision of an Accounting Administrator II, and utilizing knowledge of governmental accounting, auditing, financial reporting, and procedures prescribed by the State Controller’s Office (SCO), the incumbent supervises group professionals in the Local Government Policy Section responsible for legislative and accounting-related policy work that provides guidance to local government agencies.

Duties Performed:
(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)
  • Provide input in work group meetings and perform accounting policy work including, updating guidelines, uniform accounting systems, and budget documents prescribed by SCO.
  • Work with SCO’s advisory committees, Commissions, other working groups, and special projects assigned to the Section.
  • Train, develop, and instruct staff on policy related work and review completed staff work.
  • Review and analyze proposed accounting standards and legislative proposals and provide comment as to impact on local governments and SCO.
  • Assist in planning and hosting/presenting the Controller’s Annual Conference with County Auditors.
  • In consultation with the section manager, represent SCO at various work group meetings with local government officials and staff using diplomacy and appropriate communication techniques.
  • Evaluate and/or assess staff performance to determine needed training.
  • Utilizing supervisory and leadership techniques, train, coach, motivate and assist in professionally developing staff to accomplish the Section’s goals and objectives.
State of California Office of the Controller
About State of California Office of the Controller

As the chief fiscal officer of California, the fourth largest economy in the world, the Controller’s office is responsible for the accountability and disbursement of the state’s financial resources. The Controller independently audits government agencies that spend state funds and administers the payroll system for state government employees and California State University employees. The Controller also safeguards many types of property until claimed by the rightful owners. The Controller serves on 70 boards and commissions with authority affecting policies ranging from land management, affordable housing, and alternative transportation to crime victim compensation and health and educational facilities. They are a member of numerous financing authorities, fiscal and financial oversight entities including the Franchise Tax Board and Board of Equalization. They also serve on the boards of the nation's two largest public pension funds. The      Controller is one of eight statewide constitutional officials who are elected every four years in California.

 

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