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Jan 23, 2026

Financial Controller (C.E.A)

Full time Accounting Finance Government

Job Description

To be considered, please apply through your CalCareers account at www.calcareers.ca.gov to JC- 505182 by the application deadline of 2/1/2026.

Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Financial Controller will lead the development and standardization of California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority’s (CALCTRA) standards, program, and business processes for fiscal planning. This position has oversight for the Accounting Services and Inventory Management Section. Responsible for making high level decisions and formulating, recommending, and implementing major departmental policies and strategies to the CFO and the executive team on all areas related to CALCTRA's fiscal related initiatives. Directly supervises the Accounting Administrator III.

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

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:
  • Demonstrate managerial experience providing direction and leadership on various Fiscal related program policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrate experience directly managing and providing oversight of a diverse Fiscal division, which includes multiple units.
  • Demonstrate experience in facilitating solutions to complex Fiscal related organizational problems and working in collaborative partnerships with all levels of staff and management to recommend and implement improvements.
  • Demonstrate leadership experience in developing, maintaining, and moinitoring Fiscal data related to a financial plan and/or project budget.
  • Demonstrate leadership experience providing expert advice and guidance to executive management, department staff, external customers, and control agencies on Fiscal related matters.

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Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/CALCTRA Meeting ID: 878 6442 6512   Passcode: CALCTRA 

California Correctional Training & Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA)
About California Correctional Training & Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA)

California Correctional Training & Rehabilitation Authority is a state agency with 31 institutions across the State.

The California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA) formerly the California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) provides incarcerated individuals with life-changing career development opportunities so they may be productive, successful contributors when they return to their communities.  As a self-funded state entity, CALCTRA prioritizes rehabilitation through vocational programs and supporting second chances, while training participants to produce quality products and services for its customers. Thousands of incarcerated individuals have received valuable job training through CALCTRA, and many graduates have successful careers.

CALCTRA is cost effective and saves the state millions of dollars annually through lower recidivism.  A University of California, Irvine study found that CALCTRA participants have a 15% return-to-custody rate after three years, meaning 85% do not return to prison.

CALCTRA values leadership, rehabilitation, professionalism, integrity, teamwork, innovation, safety, and accountability.  When you work at CALCTRA, you contribute to career training, quality products, and changed lives.

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