Job Posting: Chief, Fiscal Services

State Treasurer's Office

JC-505978
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Chief, Fiscal Services
MANAGER II

$9,572.00 - $10,867.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 2/16/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Director, Administration Division (CEA B), the Chief of Fiscal Services is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the work of the Budget and Accounting Office. The position serves as the fiscal advisor to the State Treasurer Office (STO) and the Boards, Commissions and Authorities (BCAs), and acts as liaison with the Department of Finance (DOF), Legislative Analyst Office (LAO), Legislative Budget Committee Staff and Policy Committee Staff. This position is responsible in the preparation, analysis, implementation, and control of the budgets of the STO and BCAs. It also serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the absence of the Director of Administration, as appropriate.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-505978
Position #(s):
820-200-4802-002
Working Title:
Chief, Fiscal Services
Classification:
MANAGER II
$9,572.00 - $10,867.00
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:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The State Treasurer's Office is a small department located in the historical Unruh Building at 915 Capitol Mall, close to the State Capitol, public transportation and with parking garage options nearby. The building is adjacent to the State Capitol Park, which is a wonderful place to exercise and enjoy the beautiful landscape during the fair-weathered months. The neighborhood around the building is filled with endless dining options, coffee shops, fitness clubs and conveniences like corner stores, etc.

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Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
Electronic applications are encouraged. If submitting a hard copy, please include JC-505978 / Position #820-200-4802-002  in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying" section of the application. Hard copy applications received without the required information may not be considered.

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: 2/16/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

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 Treasurer's Office
Administration Division
Attn: Applications Unit
915 Capital Mall, 532
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

State Treasurer's Office
Administration Division
Applications Unit
915 Capital Mall, 532
Sacramento, CA 95814
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • Statement of Qualifications - Please submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) that describes how your education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify you for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and should be no longer than five pages using no smaller than 11 point size font. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered for interview.
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.

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:
  • Knowledge of California State budget development and administration, including the Governor’s Budget, legislative budget process, Budget Change Proposals, Finance Letters, and budget execution.
  • Experience coordinating with control agencies and external stakeholders, including the Department of Finance, Legislative Analyst’s Office, and legislative committees.
  • Ability to analyze and present complex fiscal and budget information and provide recommendations to executive management.
  • Knowledge of governmental accounting principles, fund accounting, internal controls, and use of FI$Cal.
  • Experience planning, administering, and monitoring budgets for multiple programs and entities.
  • Ability to analyze fiscal impacts of legislation and Budget Bill language and prepare written analyses and reports.
  • Experience preparing revenue and expenditure forecasts and management-level financial reports.
  • Knowledge of reimbursement principals, cost allocation, and funding structures.
  • Ability to supervise and direct professional staff engaged in budget and accounting activities.

Benefits

Please see the CalHR Benefits Summary page for detailed information.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:
Applications Unit
(916) 653-3100
Applications@treasurer.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
(916) 653-3100
EEO@treasurer.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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