Strategic Financial Reporting & Accounting Manager

Covered California; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement & savings

Work-life services

Leave benefits

Work-life balance

Job summary

Covered California is seeking an Accounting Manager specializing in financial reporting to guide the preparation of financial statements and oversee a technical accounting team. You will develop and maintain accounting policies, ensure audit readiness, and support external audits in collaboration with the division’s leadership.

The role requires deep GAAP/GASB knowledge, proficiency in FI$Cal/PeopleSoft, and strong communication skills to present complex accounting processes to senior staff.

Qualifications

• Core accounting mastery in both budgetary fund modified accrual and full accrual accounting and reporting.
• Deep knowledge of GASB, GAAP, the State Administrative Manual (SAM), Government Code, and relevant statutes.
• Proficient in FI$Cal/PeopleSoft, Microsoft Excel, and Word.
• Year-End Reporting: Experience managing year-end financial reporting across Budgetary Legal, GAAP; writing financial statements, reports, and complex analysis.
• Interpersonal Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate effectively and positively to all staff levels.
• Process Presentation: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with specialized experience preparing and presenting complex accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the accounting policies, processes, and procedures that keep our financial statements accurate and audit ready.
• Support external audits and control agency inquiries alongside the Financial Management Division's leadership.
• Grow your team's capabilities through coaching, probation reports, and annual performance appraisals.
• Serve as a member of the Financial Management Division's senior leadership team, reporting to the Deputy Director, Accounting and Accounting Systems Operations.

Skills

Accounting frameworks

GASB/GAAP

FI$Cal/PeopleSoft

Year-end reporting

Interpersonal collaboration

Process presentation

Tools

FI$Cal

PeopleSoft

Excel

Word

Job description

Covered California is seeking an Accounting Manager specializing in financial reporting to guide the preparation of financial statements and oversee a technical accounting team. You will develop and maintain accounting policies, ensure audit readiness, and support external audits in collaboration with the division’s leadership.

The role requires deep GAAP/GASB knowledge, proficiency in FI$Cal/PeopleSoft, and strong communication skills to present complex accounting processes to senior staff.