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Mar 13, 2026

ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR III

  • State of California Office of the Controller
  • Hybrid
  • $9,572 - $10,867 monthly
Full time Accounting Government Management

Job Description

Under the general direction of the Division Chief and Assistant Division Chief of the Unclaimed Property Division, the incumbent is responsible for managing, planning, directing, and controlling the activities of the Accounting Bureau. The Bureau Chief is responsible for developing processes to ensure Digital Financial Assets (DFA) and securities are received and accounted for, DFA and security claims are valued and paid accurately and timely, and program revenues and disbursements are accounted for in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and established policies and procedures. Responsibilities include oversight of DFA and securities sales, DFA and security claim payments, stock assignments, compliance billings, financial accounting functions, DFA and securities portfolio management and reconciliations, and accounting for receipts and disbursements from the Unclaimed Property Fund. Incumbent fosters an environment that promotes the use of teamwork and integrates division and departmental values in the relationship, performance, integrity and execution of business functions.

Duties Performed:
(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)
  • Provide leadership and guidance to subordinate managers, supervisors and staff on Accounting Bureau operations. Communicate division and bureau goals and objectives to all bureau staff. Review and provide input on bureau policy, regulations, procedures, guidelines and legislation.
  • Develop and implement operational plans regarding security and DFA claims processing, DFA and securities portfolio management and reconciliations, accounting for program revenues and disbursements, and compliance billings. Develop strategic plans to support the mission of the Unclaimed Property program and improve bureau operations.
  • Working with the Accounting Bureau Section Chiefs, ensure operational goals and objectives are developed and tracked for the primary functions performed in each Section, and define associated performance targets.
  • Review and evaluate each Section’s performance against established targets, and redirect the allocation of resources as needed to achieve operational goals.
  • Oversee program operations to ensure all processes and projects are operating effectively and efficiently, actively identify and implement process and system improvements.
  • Ensure adequate resources are available to meet organizational responsibilities. Prepare staffing allocation plans and budget change proposals as necessary to meet program objectives or implement new initiatives. Ensure justifications are included to support staffing proposals and system resource needs.
  • Enforce effective personnel management practices in all aspects of managing and supervising bureau staff. This includes ensuring proper classification allocations, overseeing timely preparation of probationary reports and annual employee reviews, ensuring timely and appropriate hiring practices are followed, and ensuring appropriate training programs are in place.
  • Act as a member of the Unclaimed Property Division management team in developing solutions to issues, accounting systems, and short and long term planning at the bureau and division level. Work cooperatively and professionally with staff and management within the division and external parties.
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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