Supervisor

Job Title

Under the general direction of the Accounting Administrator II and utilizing knowledge of the laws of the State of California, fiscal accounting rules and regulations contained in the State Administrative Manual, the Uniform Codes Manual, governmental accounting principles, and procedures prescribed by the State Controller's Office, the incumbent provides leadership and plans, directs, and evaluates the work of professional staff engaged in the administration of local apportionment payments. The incumbent is required to maintain consistent regular attendance and perform the full range of duties.

Duties Performed:

• Lead, direct, and develop professional staff involved in making apportionment payments to cities, counties, school districts, community colleges, and other local entities pursuant to various federal and state laws, Budget Act items, and other legal statutes.
• Review and approve payment documentation to ensure payments meet statutory requirements and are allocated appropriately.
• Monitor staff functions to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Lead, direct, and develop professional staff in preparing and responding to legislative bill analyses, requests for legal opinions, Executive Office inquiries, inquiries from external agencies, and special projects.
• Attend and participate in meetings and conferences with city and county officials and various state department personnel related to apportionment payments and statutory changes.
• Attend and participate in Fi$cal implementation meetings and trainings.

Administrative duties include, but are not limited to:

• Review and approve work schedules and timesheets.
• Responsible for the recruitment process.
• Foster individual growth through coaching and mentoring; collaborate with staff to identify staff goals; evaluate staff performance on a regular basis; and complete items such as expectations, probation reports, performance appraisals, individual development plans, merit salary adjustments, and disciplinary actions in a timely manner.
• Conduct bi-weekly one-on-one meetings and weekly unit meetings.
• Work with the section's management to prepare budget change proposals and requests for legal opinions.
• Monitor and track workload to identify resources needed and business process improvements.
• Monitor and track work product and schedules to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Assess current processes and collaborate with staff to update and implement adequate internal controls to protect the state's assets.
• Lead the section in accomplishing department, division, and section mission, vision, goals, and objectives.

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