Chief Business Official at Orinda Union School District
About the Employer
The Orinda Union School District (OUSD) comprises five schools serving grades TK-8 with approximately 2,500 students. Orinda is a small, vibrant, increasingly diverse suburban community that takes great pride in our top ranked schools. Orinda schools have received multiple California Distinguished School Awards in addition to being honored with both California and National Blue Ribbon Status. Orinda is fortunate to have tremendous parent and community support as evidenced by the passage of local bonds and parcel tax measures, ensuring that our campus facilities are as top notch as the superlative teaching and learning taking place inside our schools. We maintain the conviction that every Orinda USD student is entitled to a premium learning experience as we all work together to take on systemic challenges to educational equity. You are invited to come join our team!
Job Summary
Job Summary
Orinda Union School District is seeking an equity and inclusive focused educational leader who has both the knowledge and skill to effectively lead our Business Services Department in a collaborative and transparent manner. Under the direction of the Superintendent, the CBO, is responsible for the preparation of budget estimates and revisions for all District programs/projects; supervises all District accounting functions and activities; oversees preparation of all required reports; administers District business functions, including but not limited to, purchasing, contracting, and risk management; coordinates the flow of financial information to District administrators; attendance/enrollment; supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel; and performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business administration, accounting, or related area or equivalent business office experience in a variety of advanced or senior positions. At least five years of responsible experience in public accounting, budgeting, and/or auditing, including two years at a supervisory or management level in a governmental or school district setting preferred. Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s vehicle insurance policy; DOJ and FBI fingerprint clearance; Valid Tuberculosis (TB) clearance; Participate in employer mandated training and retraining programs. The ideal candidate is one who has completed coursework and/or certification from the California Association of School Business Officials (CASBO) under Director of Fiscal Services or Chief Business Official coursework.
- Copy of Transcript
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 current letters required )
- Resume
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business administration, accounting, or related area or equivalent business office experience in a variety of advanced or senior positions. At least five years of responsible experience in public accounting, budgeting, and/or auditing, including two years at a supervisory or management level in a governmental or school district setting preferred. Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s vehicle insurance policy; DOJ and FBI fingerprint clearance; Valid Tuberculosis (TB) clearance; Participate in employer mandated training and retraining programs. The ideal candidate is one who has completed coursework and/or certification from the California Association of School Business Officials (CASBO) under Director of Fiscal Services or Chief Business Official coursework.
- Copy of Transcript
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 current letters required )
- Resume