State Bar of California · 2 weeks ago
Fiscal Supervisor
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $153K/yr
4+ years expThe State Bar of California is dedicated to protecting the public and advancing the ethical practice of law. They are seeking a Fiscal Supervisor to provide leadership and oversight of a fiscal compliance team, ensuring sound financial management of grant funds and fostering collaboration with stakeholders.
GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegal
Responsibilities
Oversee fiscal compliance and financial monitoring, in close collaboration with grants administration leadership, to ensure compliance with grant terms, accounting standards and government regulations
Supervise, mentor and develop a small team who have varying levels of fiscal and compliance expertise, fostering a culture of accuracy and accountability
Identify areas for process improvements and/or trainings, including standardization of fiscal knowledge and tools to improve efficiency and accuracy of grantee compliance
Collaborate with team leadership to update fiscal compliance policies and procedures that reflect best practices in accounting, auditing and grants administration
Write financial reports and memos and present to Legal Trust Fund Commission or their relevant committees on fiscal compliance issues, as needed
Represent OA&I at regional meetings and conferences related to legal aid funding, financial compliance and grants management
Supervises the management of programs, policies and procedures and facilitates the development of operational guidelines for new programs; ensures activities of programs are completed in accordance with procedures and policies
Directs, trains, assigns, and evaluates subordinate personnel in the performance of a variety of professional, administrative, and clerical support tasks, establishing and monitoring standards of performance
Assesses workloads, and assigns employees to ensure the timely and proper level of support for ongoing activities
Supervises, and evaluates the performance of assigned staff, including prioritizing, delegating, and reviewing work assignments, monitoring performance, and providing coaching for performance improvement and development; takes and imposes disciplinary action, up to and including termination, to address performance deficiencies
Analyzes and resolves escalated and difficult issues that originate from staff, the public, and other stakeholders
Evaluates program problems and procedures, develops recommendations for improvement and implements proposals and plans; develops written procedures to clarify or describe standard practices; coordinates the publication and dissemination of procedures
Identifies areas for development of substantive and programmatic resources relevant to the division/unit and assists in the creation of resources
Prepares and maintains reports, special studies, correspondence, and statistical data
May assist in the development and monitoring of the capital and operational budget, overseeing the fiscal control systems, preparing, and evaluating fiscal reports; analyzes need for budget items requested to determine whether items are justifiable, based on program objectives and priorities
Evaluates, in conjunction with the Information Technology Department, the use of electronic systems and researches and makes recommendations for more efficient and cost-effective technology
Acts as a liaison and maintains effective working relationships with other State Bar employees, the Board of Governors or other Committees, attorneys, outside agencies and the public
Serves on committees and organization wide task forces and represent the division/unit throughout the State Bar
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a field that develops skills related to essential duties, or equivalent academic achievement
Four (4) years of experience at the journey-level that included responsibility for professional-level activities such as program oversight, development, administration and/or work contributing to the development of operational procedures or plans, of which at least one (1) year should have been in a lead capacity
Deep fiscal and financial expertise – ideally with a background in accounting, auditing, or financial management, such as a CPA or equivalent experience
Strong understanding of grantmaking and compliance in a public or nonprofit setting
Detail-oriented and analytical professional who has the capacity to ensure fiscal integrity, accuracy and accountability across complex grant programs
Experience working in grantmaking and with legal organizations or other nonprofits in CA
Company
State Bar of California
The State Bar of California’s mission is to protect the public and includes the primary functions of licensing, regulation and discipline of attorneys; the advancement of the ethical and competent practice of law; and support of efforts for greater access to, and inclusion in, the legal system.
501-1000 employees
Funding
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Yun Xiang
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