Strategic Services Assistant Director
LINK TO APPLY HERE: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=478806
The CalSTRS Enterprise Risk Management & Compliance Services Division is seeking a motivated individual to work as a Financial Accountant IV on the Strategic Services Team.
The Strategic Services (SS) team provides ongoing maintenance and support, reconciling interfaces from internal and external sources, and managing the implementation of system and process enhancements and modifications to ensure the accuracy of accounting activity and financial reporting produced by the system(s).
Under the general direction of the Enterprise Risk Manager (ERM) & Compliance Services (CS) Director, the Financial Account IV operating as the Strategies Services Assistant Director of the Strategic Services (SS) unit, manages and performs responsibilities for the most critically sensitive, complex and specialized workload performed in the SS unit. The incumbent actively supports the Financial Services Branch (FSB) in accounting related financial systems support and developing and delivery of strategies that lead to successful accomplishment of CalSTRS strategic plan goals and initiatives. The unit provides highly complex and sensitive financial, investment, and pension accounting systems support for CalSTRS Enterprise Resource Planning system, an SAP solution internally called BusinessDirect (BD) (along with its subsidiary modules). The FA IV directs staff in developing innovative solutions for the branch, including support of change management and training activities. Under the direction of the ERM & CS Director, the FA IV is responsible for supervising and directing professional financial accountants and staff in the SS unit, as well as for directly supporting some of the most complex and unique financial accounting areas, using technology and acting as a liaison between the FSB business units and various Information Technology (IT) units. This includes design of business process improvements, system modifications, and procedure development pertaining to the various financial systems and processes.
In order to partner with, and adequately support the rest of FSB, the FA IV utilizes skills, abilities and knowledge of system functionalities (including integrations and configuration), fiscal operational structures, cross-functional impacts, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), investment accounting, tax reporting, research analysis and project management best practices to provide exceptional service to the business areas supported by the SS team. The FA IV ensures the accuracy of the financial and investment accounting results generated by the system, as the risk of error can be substantial with respect to CalSTRS accounting records, operational efficiency, effectiveness, and financial reporting.
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:
- Strong project management experience or proven ability to lead, monitor and measure the completion of multiple projects
- The ability to solve problems, promote new ideas and develop new approaches to achieve established vision and strategies
- Ability to take initiative and work independently
- Training, supervision, and management experience
- Knowledge of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) for financial reporting and investment reviews for public pension funds
- Valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or other certifications such as, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) preferred
- Ability to prepare and present technical information in a format suitable for management/board reporting.
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
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Position: |
Strategic Services Assistant Director |
| Organization: |
State Teachers' Retirement System |
| Location: |
West Sacramento, CA
United States
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| Salary: |
$11,246.00 - $12,770.00 per Month |
| Posting Start Date: |
6/4/2025 |
| Date Posted: |
6/4/2025 |
| Requirements |
Statement of Qualifications
Interested individuals must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in addition to the standard state application (form STD 678). Your SOQ will be considered the first interview for this position. If your qualifications are competitive, you will be invited to an interview. When completing the SOQ, please include all relevant experience, education, and training, as applicable, and explain all answers thoroughly. Your SOQ should not exceed two pages, single-spaced, 12-point font and address the following questions.
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After reading the Duty Statement, please describe how you are qualified for this position.
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Provide an example of how you organized and directed a complex project.
Exam
This position requires a current Financial Accountant IV Exam. If you need to take the exam or if your score has expired, click here to gain list eligibility.
Background Investigation
Prior to employment with CalSTRS, a background investigation (BI) will be conducted. The BI consists of a Personal History Statement and fingerprinting through the Department of Justice. The BI will check criminal and civil records and, if applicable, verify education and check driving records.
CalSTRS Disclosure Requirements
This position may be subject to disclosure and disqualification requirements concerning economic conflict of interest in government work, including the Conflict of Interest Code that applies to CalSTRS team members and the Political Reform Act, which require disclosure of certain investment information and use of a designated trading platform for securities transactions, as well as filing a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700).
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: 6/18/2025
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 Teachers' Retirement System
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Attn: Recruitment
P.O. Box 15275, MS 31
Sacramento, CA 95851-0275
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
State Teachers' Retirement System
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CalSTRS, Attn: Recruitment
100 Waterfront Place
West Sacramento, CA 95605
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:
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.
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This listing expires on: 6/19/2025 |
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