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.
T his 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.
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
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.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position; solely referring to the resume for information (i.e., "See Resume") is not acceptable. The Job Control number and examination title (JC - XXXXXX Chief, FI$Cal, CEA Level B) must be indicated on the application. Resume is required and must be included. A Resume does not take the place of the completed STD. 678 application. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) - Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is required and instructions for the SOQ can be found under the Examination Information" section located in this bulletin. 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.
Final Filing Date: 11/22/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.
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 CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
State Controller's Office
N/A
Attn: Kelli Simpkin
300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
State Controller's Office
N/A
Kelli Simpkin
300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300
Sacramento , CA 95814
Applications must be received by 5pm on the final filing date.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
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:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications is required. Please see "Examination Information" section for instruction.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Examination Qualification Requirements All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.
Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.
General Qualifications
State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.
Knowledge and Abilities Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy - influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:
- Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; and personnel management techniques; the department's or agency's Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager's role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
- Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislature and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department's or agency's Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.
These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluatio
