Job Posting: Director of Finance Excellence

State Compensation Insurance Fund

JC-532082
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Director of Finance Excellence
PROGRAM MANAGER I, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

$10,184.00 - $11,570.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/28/2026

Job Description and Duties

At State Fund, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive culture where work-life balance is not just a concept but a reality.   Everyone can contribute and succeed, leading to a more innovative, productive, and positive workplace.  Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment? Is providing quality customer service important to you? If so, State Fund has the job for you!

 

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) has an opening for a Director of Finance Excellence/Program Manager I

 

Under the general direction of both CFO and VP of Financial Planning and Analysis, the Program Manager I shall:

 

  • Lead the team in assisting the CFO in strategic planning, analysis, & interpretation related to current and future staffing needs and design a road map and a training curriculum for Finance Team.
  • manage this program by recruiting and developing employees, evaluating the performance and output of the program and continuously monitoring to ensure the the whole finance team operates efficiently and is accomplishing program objectives.  
  • Carry out management as well as supportive services such as budget, personnel, and program planning and evaluation, to ensure business continuity in the finance team and effective oversight over Finance projects and team members production.
  • Lead the team to develop resolution to critical issues and broad design matters of the highest degree of complexity.
  • Under administrative direction from the Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis, the Director will be responsible to partner with senior-level executives to initiate solutions or new approaches to address opportunity trends or significant issues; create formal networks with key decision makers and to influence business decisions; develop resolution to critical issues and broad design matters of the highest degree of complexity; focus and address issues that impact design or future concepts, products or technologies. 

The successful candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

 

  • Proficient knowledge of finance, business performance management, and financial planning & analysis
  • Proficient knowledge of planning systems, coasting and external benchmarking
  • Knowledge of property-casualty insurance industry
  • Advanced knowledge of the State Fund organization, Regional Office and Corporate functions, and business policies and practices
  • Proficient knowledge of project management principles

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

Working Conditions

To be considered, you must provide a fully completed STD 678 state application and resume via CalCareers. Resumes submitted in lieu of the STD 678 may not be accepted. Completed STD 678 must include full duties performed, start and end dates, and hours worked per week for each position held.

Selected candidate(s) hired may be required to attend in-person Onboarding at our Vacaville office with expenses for attendance paid by State Fund.

Candidates must reside in California to be eligible for this appointment.

Position will be filled from a State Fund office in:  Alameda, Kern, Humboldt, Fresno, Los Angeles, Ventura, Shasta, Sonoma, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, Monterey, San Diego, or San Luis Obispo county.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-532082
Position #(s):
402-999-9384-XXX
Working Title:
Director of Finance Excellence
Classification:
PROGRAM MANAGER I, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND
$10,184.00 - $11,570.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
United States
Telework:
Telework
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

State Fund is California’s largest provider of workers’ compensation insurance. Established in 1914 by the state legislature, we offer diverse and comprehensive products and services that provide a strong and stable option for employers and injured employees with fast, reliable claims service and medical and indemnity benefits.

Our culture centers on our purpose and values. We exist to provide fairly priced workers' compensation insurance, make workplaces safe, and restore injured workers. To fully represent California, we are committed to our employees by embracing and celebrating our diverse workforce and fostering inclusion to make the workplace a dynamic environment for all.  We recognize and reward high performance, yet value a healthy work/life balance

Department Website: http://www.statefundca.com

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

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: 9/28/2026

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 Compensation Insurance Fund
Mailing Address
Attn: JC-532082 TJ
PO BOX 659015
Sacramento, CA 95865

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

State Compensation Insurance Fund
Talent Acquisition/Staffing
JC-532082 TJ
2275 Gateway Oaks Drive
Sacramento, CA 95833
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:

  • 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.
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.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
  • Knowledge of property-casualty insurance industry
  • Advanced knowledge of the State Fund organization, Regional Office and Corporate functions, and business policies and practices
  • Proficient knowledge of project management principles
  • Advanced knowledge of financial modeling/reporting and financial reference tools
  • Working knowledge of workers' compensation insurance rules and regulations
  • Proficient knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of personnel management and supervision to provide direction and oversee the work activities of the Research Division staff
  • Proficient knowledge of financial data analysis methods and techniques including gathering and collection of structured and unstructured data, as well as general principles, concepts and terminology used in research.
  • Advanced knowledge of a Manager’s responsibility in promoting Equal Employment Opportunity in hiring, employee development and promotion, and for maintaining a work environment which is free of discrimination and harassment
  • Proficient knowledge of time management techniques to oversee efficient prioritization and completion of tasks and projects by the Research Division staff.
  • Working knowledge of team-building and team-leading skills
  • Working knowledge of time management techniques to oversee efficient prioritization and completion of work unit tasks for staff and self
  • Highlight to select and enter additional Knowledge Areas
  • Demonstrated strategic thinker and analyst with a sense of urgency and a bias for action
  • Proactive, results oriented and timely decision maker
  • Skill/Ability to resolve sensitive issues and problems
  • Relationship builder who displays a high level of teamwork and effectively collaborates with colleagues to achieve business goals
  • Effective communicator who actively engages and communicates with a wide variety of employees, senior leaders and external vendors to drive change and problem solve
  • Skill/Ability to achieve results according to objectives
  • Skill/Ability to effectively work with and relate with other people
  • Skill/Ability to effectively challenge, persuade and influence senior leaders

Benefits

State Fund employees are eligible for a number of benefits. Our benefit package includes:

 

Health Benefits Program (CalPERS)

Retirement (CalPERS)

Employer Health and Consolidated Benefits Contributions

Dental, Vision

401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Group Legal Services Insurance

Holidays, Vacation/Sick/Other Paid Leave

Flex Elect Reimbursement Program

Wellness and Recognition

Alternate Work Schedules

Transit Pass Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Dependent Scholarship Program

Leadership Training

Mentoring Program

 

https://benefits.calhr.ca.gov/state-employees/

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: http://www.statefundca.com
Human Resources Contact:
Tahir Jones
(800) 499-8668
Hiring Unit Contact:
Tahir Jones
(916) 924-6880
tkjones@scif.com

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Rosa Gil-Robles
(800) 499-8668
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Acknowledgement

By applying to this position, you are also acknowledging that you have received the following information:

  • California State benefits
  • Duty statement/Job Description
  • Salary ranges and steps for the classification(s) advertised

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.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
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