C.E.A. Level B- Chief Fiscal Officer

And Duties

Under the general direction of the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Chief Fiscal Officer (CFO) provides guidance and direction concerning the delivery of fiscal services of the Department of Industrial Relations.

The CFO, through the Accounting and Budget officers, directs the work of professional and technical staff performing the following: budget analysis and preparation; preparation, analysis, and control of accounting records; all cash management activities and expenditure forecasting; and preparation of responses to federal audit deferrals and exceptions.

The CFO provides general direction to the Budget Office in preparing, reviewing, analyzing, and making recommendations regarding the department's budget.

The CFO also serves as the primary point of contact on sensitive or complex inquiries regarding fiscal and program information from the Legislature, the Legislative Analyst's Office, the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, the State Controller's Office, and the Department of Finance.

Finally, the CFO provides advice and guidance to the Director, the Chief Deputy Director, the COO and the executive management team, and program managers on fiscal implications of program proposals and other issues impacting the Department.

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

Working Conditions

This position is located at

1416 9th Street, 13th Floor

Sacramento, CA 95814

The incumbent works in an air conditioned, office building with natural and artificial lighting. In addition, the incumbent works in an enclosed private office in close proximity to others.

Special Requirements

In addition to the Standard State Application (STD 678), all interested applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualification (SOQ) Within each response, include specific information as to how your professional experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the qualifications and desirable qualifications of this position.

Please limit your SOQ to a maximum of 3 pages, single spaced, 10 point Arial font. In the top right corner include page number, name and JC# on each SOQ page. The SOQ must be numbered in the same order as the Statement of Qualification and should address each question. Each response should be in their own paragraph(s). Applicants who do not follow these requirements may be disqualified from the examination.

Applicants who do not provide responses to the five specific questions below will be disqualified. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SOQ. Please respond to the following quesions in your SOQ with specific information in each of your responses.

• Describe your experience, including number of years of experience, developing and implementing strategic goals to meet fiscal policy objectives of a state government agency/department, the methods and techniques used to obtain buy-in and collaboration from others, and the methods used to evaluate success. Please provide a specific example of your experience.
• Provide an example, including years of experience at the executive or senior management level, that demonstrate your ability to analyze complex budgetary and accounting issues and make clear options, impacts, and recommendations to executive leadership and other stakeholders to ensure an effective course of action.
• Describe your experience, including number of years at the executive or senior management level, leading subordinate managers and multidisciplinary professionals in promoting accountability, setting expectations, developing and setting operational goals, and evaluating the quality and quantity of work performed by subordinate staff.
• Provide an example, including years of experience at the executive or senior management level, that demonstrate your knowledge and applied experience with the legislative process and protocol, experience testifying before the Legislature, and the ability to effectively represent the Department’s policy and perspective to members of the Legislature and their staff.
• Provide an example, including years of experience at the executive or senior management level, that demonstrates your applied experience establishing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with state control agencies such as Department of Finance, State Controller’s Office, California Department of Human Resources, and Legislature.

Applicants will also be evaluated on how clearly and concisely their qualifications were presented throughout the SOQ (including grammar, spelling and punctuation.)

Applications received without a Statement of Qualification shall be rejected.

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: 8/6/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.

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:

Department of Industrial Relations

Department of Industrial Relations

Attn: Examinations Unit

1416 9th Street, 13th Floor

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Industrial Relations

Department of Industrial Relations

Department of Industrial Relations

1416 9th Street, 13th Floor

Sacramento , CA 95814

08:00 AM - 04:00 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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualification is required for this job posting. All applicants must follow the guideline listed on this job posting to be accepted for evaluation. Candidates who did not follow the direction outline may be disqualified.

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.

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.