Laura Taylor Krbecek
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Self-motivated professional experienced in managing large-scale projects that create significant statewide impact. Known for exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational abilities, consistently aligning initiatives with organizational objectives while excelling in high-pressure environments. Expertise in managing multiple priorities and deadlines ensures successful project outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acting Chief, FI$Cal Division
State Controller's Office
11.2024 - Current
- Lead the FI$Cal division through active collaboration, mentoring, and coaching. High team member retention and low turnover.
- Completed three releases to enhance the FI$Cal system, in preparation for the final release of the Accounting Book of Record, July 1, 2026.
- Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple initiatives and workloads.
- Develop and implement divisions goals and monitor performance measures towards continuous improvement.
- Deliver business updates for the Controller, Chief of Staff, and Executive Team; and represent the SCO at the FI$Cal Customer Impact Committee, SCO Executive Steering Committee, and other forums.
Assistant Chief, FI$Cal Division
State Controller's Office
03.2016 - Current
- Successfully managed a team of 60 members through all phases of the FI$Cal Integrated Solution implementation.
- Transitioned to managing 30 team members on the SCO Production Support team supporting the FI$Cal Integrated Solution.
- Responsible for division budget, human resources, contracts, and purchasing activities. Prepared Budget Change Proposals, which were all approved, and contributed to Special Project Reports.
SCO Readiness Lead
State Controller's Office
03.2013 - 03.2016
- Led the SCO Readiness Project to support the Administration and Disbursements Division readiness for FI$Cal implementation.
- Developed and implemented Project Charter, Risk Management Plan, Communications Plan, and User Readiness and Transition Plans.
- Developed and monitored a “Go-Live” plan for departmental accounting, budgets and procurement; produced SCO To-Be business processes and a structured User Acceptance Test approach and plan.
- Effectively collaborated with SCO Executive Sponsors, FI$Cal leads and a coalition of team members from each division to deliver results.
End User Training Lead, 21st Century Project
State Controller's Office
10.2006 - 03.2013
- Managed 15 team members and 8 contract instructors. Collaborated with multiple System Integrators, advisors and contractors to produce a training curriculum with 40 training courses, and associated system simulations, online support; and procured and implemented a Learning Management System.
- Prepared Budget Change Proposals that were approved and resourced.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
California State University Sacramento
Skills
- Project and program leadership
- Goal-oriented planning
- Budget management
- Contract administration
- Risk management
- Organizational change management
- Collaborative team development
- Exceptional customer service
- Presentation and writing skills
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI Number 1938551
Professional Development
- CSUS Leadership for the Executive Certificate Program (LGE)
- Inter-Governmental Management Training Program (IGMT)
- CalTech Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Modules 1-8
- CSUS Project Management Certification Program
Timeline
Acting Chief, FI$Cal Division
State Controller's Office
11.2024 - Current
Assistant Chief, FI$Cal Division
State Controller's Office
03.2016 - Current
SCO Readiness Lead
State Controller's Office
03.2013 - 03.2016
End User Training Lead, 21st Century Project
State Controller's Office
10.2006 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Arts -
California State University Sacramento