Pension Valuation Accounting Manager
Job Description And Duties
Anticipated Interview Dates: We anticipate holding in-person interviews beginning the week of July 27, 2026.
Do you enjoy solving complex financial challenges, improving business processes, and helping others succeed? Are you looking for an opportunity to lead a team while supporting critical financial reporting activities and accounting system operations? We’re seeking someone with strong Excel expertise and excellent communication skills to join our team.
Telework Information: This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with up to two days of remote work and three days or more onsite, per week.
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Special Requirements
Please provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Applications received without an SOQ or those that do not respond to the specific questions below will not be considered.
The SOQ must be typed, titled “Statement of Qualifications,” and each response must list all relevant experience, education, and training, including duties performed. The SOQ must not exceed two pages in length.
Minimum Qualifications
Based on the Duty Statement of this position, please describe how your knowledge, skills and capabilities would be useful to completing the essential functions of the position.
Please describe your experience leading an accounting team or complex projects, including your leadership style and how it aligns with CalPERS core values: Quality, Respect, Accountability, Openness, and Balance.
Job Details
All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification should be included in your application package to clearly demonstrate how you meet the MQs for this position.
If you are using education to meet MQs, please include your transcripts with your application package.
If you have a degree from outside of the United States, you must submit an evaluation of this degree to determine the US equivalency.
The Classification Specification is located on this Job Posting under "Minimum Requirements."
Please Note: You may need to pass an examination to establish list eligibility prior to a final offer of employment. To find and take an exam, visit CalHR’s CalCareers website .
Effective July 1, 2025, The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent 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: 7/11/2026
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.
Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
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).