Section Manager (Accounting Administrator II)

Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Accounting Administrator III, the Accounting Administrator II in this position provides leadership, plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the work of professional staff through two Accounting Administrator I – Supervisors who are responsible for the Local Government Policy Unit and County Cost Plans Unit. The incumbent, while exercising a high level of independence, and in collaboration with the bureau chief, performs the full range of duties including, but not limited to, the following: Duties Performed (Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.) • Understand, promote and assist in setting and achieving Division, Bureau and Section long-term and short-term goals together with strategic and succession plans. • Function as key policy advisor for program status and updates. • Manage change, plan strategically, solve problems and make sound decisions through analysis and research. • Evaluate staff performance, provide guidance and motivation to solve performance and other issues. • Perform, review and ensure administrative tasks are completed timely and adhere to policies and procedures. • Conduct presentations to internal and external stakeholders. • In consultation with bureau chief, represent the State Controller at various work group meetings with local government officials and staff using diplomacy and appropriate communication techniques. • Oversee the work of the unit responsible for planning and facilitating the State Controller’s Annual County Auditors Conference. • Oversees the work of professional staff responsible for assisting various commissions and committees. • Oversees the work of the unit performing desk and field reviews of county cost allocation plans submitted by 58 California counties. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements A resume is required. A copy of your degree, transcripts, or degree evaluation is required. Take the required examination here: Accounting Administrator II Examination 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: • Strong working knowledge of accounting principles and practices, policy and procedures. • Ability to read, understand, and interpret and apply legislation, accounting pronouncements, rules, standards, and procedures. • Experience analyzing data and providing effective executive summaries. • Demonstrated communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to encourage open communication across all levels of the organization. • Work collaboratively with other sections, other divisions and with local governments. • Strong administrative and organizational abilities. • Strong personnel management including the ability to develop and mentor staff. • Ability to communicate diplomatically and effectively with a variety of individuals (e.g., managers, staff, internal and external stakeholders, local governments, Executive Office), conversing and questioning as dictated by the situation at hand. • Effective presentation skills. • Ability to perform well under pressure while working in a fast-paced and multitasking environment. • Ability to follow directions while demonstrating a high degree of initiative, independence, and responsibility in successfully performing the assigned job duties. • Good work habits, self-motivated, dependable and a positive attitude.