Grants Finance Supervisor

Office of Finance

Annual Salary Range: $126,222 - $168,276

FLSA Exempt / Non-Union Represented

This position allows for up to four days of remote work per week

The Office of Finance (Finance) oversees accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, collection, payroll, fixed assets, treasury, and the general ledger in accordance with the State Bar’s financial policies. Finance is also responsible for ongoing financial planning, preparing financial statements and analysis, and works with the Leadership Team and the Finance Committee to create and monitor the State Bar’s annual budget.

The State Bar of California’s Office of Finance is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Grants Finance Supervisor (Principal Financial Analyst) to carry out comprehensive accounting and financial responsibilities in areas of grants, budgeting, investments, audits, general ledger, accounts payable, personnel supervision, and special projects. This role would exercises sound, independent judgment in performing complex analytical work; adapt quickly to changing environment and effectively implements course of actions;

participates in audit activities; works under pressure and deadlines; provides training and clear guidance to staff; and performs other related duties as required. Prior experience in governmental grant accounting and budgeting is desired and experience with Oracle Fusion is a plus.

The Principal Financial Analyst serves under the general oversight of an Executive Team Member and is responsible for supervising the staff and operations of a fiscal section in the State Bar; functional areas of responsibility may include, but are not limited to general ledger, grants, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general and special fund accounting, related activities in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards, fiscal audits, and for supporting special projects as assigned.

This position serves on a team that is responsible for continuous institutional organizational improvement, collaboration, accountability and professionalism. The Principal Financial Analyst may also oversee other functions as assigned.

This classification is distinguished from a Senior Financial Analyst in the series in that the Principal Financial Analyst assumes responsibility for development and implementation of comprehensive accounting and finance related projects that may have an agency wide impact. Duties may deal with complex and sensitive issues. Incumbents are expected to work with minimal direction and may supervise and/or lead support staff.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Mentors, plans and prioritizes the work of professional, technical or clerical staff.
• Develops fiscal policies and procedures, strategic plans, financial statements and reports consistent with generally accepted accounting standards.
• Prepares and distributes financial statements and prepares special financial reports and analysis.
• Performs a variety of complex financial or accounting duties; functional areas of responsibility include general ledger, grants, investments, fixed assets, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, audits, general and special fund accounting, and audit response.
• Evaluates accounting and internal control, policies, problems and procedures and prepares recommendations and/or alternatives to procedures.
• Maintains and reviews budgetary controls; analyzes budget variances, projection reports, budget line-item expense, balance sheet accounts, reports discrepancies between actual and subsidiary ledgers and makes recommended changes.
• Plans and manages the monthly, quarterly and yearly…