OFFICE OF FINANCE

Annual Salary Range: $123,747 - $164,976
FLSA Exempt / Non-Union Represented
This position allows for up to four days of remote work per week

ABOUT THE POSITION

The State Bar of California’s Office of Finance is seeking an experienced and highly skilled 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. The Principal Financial Analyst exercises sound, independent judgment in performing complex analytical work; adapts 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a field that develops skills related to essential duties, or equivalent academic achievement.
• CPA license a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years’ journey level professional financial analysis or accounting; or four (4) years of financial experience with two (2) year supervisorial experience.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience.
• Oracle Fusion experience a plus.

Applicants meet who the Minimum Qualifications will be required to successfully complete the State Bar’s selection process for this classification.

License, Certificate, Registration Requirements:

• Special Qualifications including specialized knowledge, abilities, education, experience, or license may be established for individual positions.

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 closing of State Bar books and ensures the time production and distribution of financial reports to management.
• Reviews and analyzes a variety of accounting records and fiscal activities to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting/program/legal requirements; advises, enforces and guides other accounting and non-accounting staff of accounting methods and procedures, ensures that they are processing and recording financial transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and procedures and the State Bar fiscal policies and procedures.
• Work with internal/external stakeholders, as needed.
• Directs work of contractors and consultants ensuring that contract requirements are followed and in accordance with State Bar policies.
• Responds to internal and external inquiries, continuous improvement, and internal audit efforts.
• Performs a number of other similar or related duties which may not be specifically included within this position description, but which are consistent with the general level of the job and the responsibilities described.