California / State Controller's Office / Financial Accountant II

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Financial Accountant II

Maintain financial records, prepare budgets and reports, and ensure compliance with fiscal rules.

22 employees hold this title in State Controller's Office. Median total compensation for the role is $114,786, above the department median of $90,678.

Employees: 22
Total payroll: $2.5M
Role median: $114,786
Agency median: $90,678
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$47,226$156,310+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 22 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Financial Accountant II pay vs. California

Across all employers in California, the median wage for Accountants and Auditors — about 175,360 people — is $97,050. State Controller's Office pays a median base salary of $107,839 for this role, 11% above that figure — about the 59th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where State Controller's Office sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$61,770

$75,810

$97,050

$125,850

$160,520

State Controller's Office median · $107,839

The bar is the range of annual wages for Accountants and Auditors across every employer in California, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows State Controller's Office’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Accountants and Auditors — about 1,449,500 people — is $83,680. State Controller's Office’s median base salary is 29% above that national figure, about the 73rd percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$56,020

$67,020

$83,680

$109,810

$144,090

State Controller's Office median · $107,839

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the California range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 97 of 101 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at State Controller's Office is $111,559, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across California

Financial Accountant II is held in 6 California departments. In State Controller's Office, the median of $114,786 ranks #6 of 6.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Housing Finance Agency

$129,011 · 1

Gov Off Bus & Economic Devl

$126,856 · 1

CA. Earthquake Authority

$125,291 · 1

Public Employee's Retirement Systems

$120,892 · 18

State Teachers Retirement Systems

$120,026 · 16

Median total compensation for the Financial Accountant II role in other Californiadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Financial Accountant beyond California

This role is reported in 4 jurisdictions. In California, the median of $112,637 ranks #1 of 4. See Financial Accountant across all of California →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Charlotte

$97,737 · 11

Arkansas

$71,027 · 9

City of Philadelphia

$18,642 · 5

Median total compensation for comparable Financial Accountantroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Christine Atalig

Financial Accountant II/State Controller's Office

2024 total comp

$175,796

Base pay: $132,707
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $43,089
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,796
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,445
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0514204192011
Salary Total: $10,445
Total Pay: $175,796

Christine Atalig is a Financial Accountant II at State Controller's Office. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $175,796. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Modupe Otusanya

Financial Accountant II/State Controller's Office

2025 total comp

$129,401

Base pay: $118,283
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,118
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,401
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,758
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0514204192005
Salary Total: $10,435
Total Pay: $129,401

At State Controller's Office, Modupe Otusanya serves as a Financial Accountant II. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,401. They are represented by S01.

Matthew Haber

Financial Accountant II/State Controller's Office

2025 total comp

$128,786

Base pay: $125,291
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,495
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,786
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,758
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0514204192012
Salary Total: $10,435
Total Pay: $128,786

Matthew Haber holds the role of Financial Accountant II at State Controller's Office. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,786. Union affiliation: S01.

Melissa Olmstead

Financial Accountant II/State Controller's Office

2025 total comp

$126,188

Base pay: $122,693
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,495
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,188
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,758
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0514204192003
Salary Total: $10,435
Total Pay: $126,188

At State Controller's Office, Melissa Olmstead serves as a Financial Accountant II. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,188. Union affiliation: S01.

Hao Phan

Financial Accountant II/State Controller's Office

2025 total comp

$124,452

Base pay: $120,732
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,720
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,452
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,758
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0514204192002
Salary Total: $10,435
Total Pay: $124,452

At State Controller's Office, Hao Phan serves as a Financial Accountant II. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,452. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Carrie Wylie

Financial Accountant II/State Controller's Office

2025 total comp

$121,432

Base pay: $117,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,720
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,432
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,312
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0514204192017
Salary Total: $10,003
Total Pay: $121,432

Carrie Wylie is a Financial Accountant II at State Controller's Office. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $121,432. They are represented by S01.

Jody Liang

Financial Accountant II/State Controller's Office

2025 total comp

$120,955

Base pay: $117,235
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,720
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,955
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: X

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,312
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0514204192016
Salary Total: $10,003
Total Pay: $120,955

At State Controller's Office, Jody Liang serves as a Financial Accountant II. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,955. Union affiliation: S01.

Kevin Garcia

Financial Accountant II/State Controller's Office

2025 total comp

$117,879

Base pay: $114,159
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,720
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,879
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,311
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0514204192008
Salary Total: $10,002
Total Pay: $117,879

Kevin Garcia is a Financial Accountant II at State Controller's Office. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $117,879. They are represented by S01.

Anthony Zafarana

Financial Accountant II/State Controller's Office

2025 total comp

$117,822

Base pay: $114,402
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,822
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,022
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0514204192007
Salary Total: $9,721
Total Pay: $117,822

Anthony Zafarana is a Financial Accountant II at State Controller's Office. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $117,822. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Shawna Morgan

Financial Accountant II/State Controller's Office

2025 total comp

$117,331

Base pay: $113,911
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,331
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,311
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0514204192006
Salary Total: $10,002
Total Pay: $117,331

Shawna Morgan holds the role of Financial Accountant II at State Controller's Office. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $117,331. They are represented by S01.

Alexander Formanyuk

Financial Accountant II/State Controller's Office

2025 total comp

$115,772

Base pay: $112,102
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,670
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,772
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,821
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0514204192015
Salary Total: $9,526
Total Pay: $115,772

At State Controller's Office, Alexander Formanyuk serves as a Financial Accountant II. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,772. They are represented by S01.

Anitah Chanthanam

Financial Accountant II/State Controller's Office

2025 total comp

$113,800

Base pay: $110,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,520
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,800
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,545
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0514204192004
Salary Total: $9,259
Total Pay: $113,800

Anitah Chanthanam is a Financial Accountant II at State Controller's Office. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,800. Union affiliation: S01.

Wendy Tram

Financial Accountant II/State Controller's Office

2025 total comp

$112,681

Base pay: $108,961
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,720
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,681
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,783
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0514204192010
Salary Total: $9,490
Total Pay: $112,681

Wendy Tram holds the role of Financial Accountant II at State Controller's Office. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,681. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Jeshika Sharma

Financial Accountant II/State Controller's Office

2025 total comp

$111,559

Base pay: $107,839
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,720
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,559
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,355
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0514204192011
Salary Total: $9,074
Total Pay: $111,559

Jeshika Sharma works as a Financial Accountant II for State Controller's Office. Their status is full-time. Jeshika earned $111,559 in 2025. They are represented by S01.

Marissa Parris

Financial Accountant II/State Controller's Office

2025 total comp

$110,006

Base pay: $106,286
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,720
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,006
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,611
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0514204192019
Salary Total: $9,323
Total Pay: $110,006

Marissa Parris works as a Financial Accountant II for State Controller's Office. Their status is full-time. Marissa earned $110,006 in 2025. They are represented by S01.

Zia Zaheer

Financial Accountant II/State Controller's Office

2025 total comp

$106,942

Base pay: $103,222
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,720
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,942
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,154
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0514204192009
Salary Total: $8,879
Total Pay: $106,942

Zia Zaheer is a Financial Accountant II at State Controller's Office. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $106,942. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Devon Golez

Financial Accountant II/State Controller's Office

2025 total comp

$106,653

Base pay: $102,933
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,720
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,653
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,091
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0514204192018
Salary Total: $8,818
Total Pay: $106,653

Devon Golez works as a Financial Accountant II for State Controller's Office. Their status is full-time. Devon earned $106,653 in 2025. They are represented by S01.

Cameron Quinn

Financial Accountant II/State Controller's Office

2025 total comp

$106,507

Base pay: $102,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,720
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,507
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,153
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0514204192001
Salary Total: $8,878
Total Pay: $106,507

Cameron Quinn is a Financial Accountant II at State Controller's Office. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $106,507. Union affiliation: S01.

Jordan Crane

Financial Accountant II/State Controller's Office

2025 total comp

$105,344

Base pay: $101,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,720
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,344
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,179
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0514204192014
Salary Total: $8,904
Total Pay: $105,344

Jordan Crane holds the role of Financial Accountant II at State Controller's Office. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,344. Their bargaining unit is S01.

William Lemarquand

Financial Accountant II/State Controller's Office

2025 total comp

$97,216

Base pay: $93,546
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,670
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,216
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,758
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0514204192903
Salary Total: $10,435
Total Pay: $97,216

William Lemarquand holds the role of Financial Accountant II at State Controller's Office. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,216. Union affiliation: S01.

Jerry Mcclain

Financial Accountant II/State Controller's Office

2025 total comp

$95,788

Base pay: $92,068
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,720
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,788
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,658
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0514204192013
Salary Total: $8,398
Total Pay: $95,788

Jerry Mcclain holds the role of Financial Accountant II at State Controller's Office. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,788. They are represented by S01.

Sandi Rowland

Financial Accountant II/State Controller's Office

2025 total comp

$47,226

Base pay: $46,053
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,174
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,226
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,445
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0514204192906
Salary Total: $10,445
Total Pay: $47,226

Sandi Rowland is a Financial Accountant II at State Controller's Office. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $47,226. They are represented by S01.