Implementation Expert - Financial (ERP) at Los Angeles County Office Of Education
About the Employer
Welcome to the Los Angeles County Office of Education! Thank you for your interest in joining the LACOE family. We are proud of the fact that we have talented staff, excellent growth opportunities, outstanding support and an invigorating mission. The primary function of LACOE is to service and support 80 K-12 school districts along with numerous other agencies, as we ensure educational excellence for the region’s two-million preschool and school-aged children. LACOE serves others by building capacity in our employees, being responsive to the needs of our customers and modeling integrity and respect in our actions and communications. We enhance our role through partnering with our communities, County and other educational institutions to provide outreach, support and specialized services. It is our mission to improve the lives of students and our educational community through our service, leadership and advocacy. We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision and strategic plan that encompasses “A Culture of Excellence in ALL We Do.”
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) is looking for experienced candidates to apply for the Implementation Expert - Financial (ERP) role. This individual will suppport the leveraging of technological innovations to redefine fundamental business processes in educational agencies throughout Los Angeles County. The Implementation Expert - Financial (ERP) will be supporting the Business Enhancement System Transformation (BEST) project, a multi-year system modernization initiative for LACOE and over 125 agencies, including school districts, community colleges, charter schools, and joint powers authorities. For more information about the project, visit: www.lacoe.edu/Technology/BEST-Project The Implementation Expert-Financial (ERP) will work with members of the BEST Project in systems development and implementation. The incumbent provides functional and technical Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) expertise in the design, build, development, functional evaluation, testing, and functional execution of a large-scale enterprise business system implementation project including the financial function configuration for developing software applications for areas such as general ledger, accounts payable and receivables, purchasing order/inventory, grants, business intelligence, and budgeting systems.
Requirements / Qualifications
Required Education and Experience Education: A bachelor’s degree, preferably in management information systems (MIS), systems engineering, accounting, business or public administration, finance, computer science, human resources, or other field closely related to the job requirements of the classification from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council for Higher Education. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Experience: Five years of ERP systems implementation and/or post-production support, including one full ERP System implementation life cycle in one or more of the following functional areas: general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, billing, purchasing, asset management, project costing, grants, and/or business intelligence. Additional Requirements: A valid California driver’s license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to provide transportation between job sites is required.
Requirements / Qualifications
Required Education and Experience Education: A bachelor’s degree, preferably in management information systems (MIS), systems engineering, accounting, business or public administration, finance, computer science, human resources, or other field closely related to the job requirements of the classification from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council for Higher Education. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Experience: Five years of ERP systems implementation and/or post-production support, including one full ERP System implementation life cycle in one or more of the following functional areas: general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, billing, purchasing, asset management, project costing, grants, and/or business intelligence. Additional Requirements: A valid California driver’s license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to provide transportation between job sites is required.
Comments and Other Information
The Well Qualified Candidate Will Possess the Following
Knowledge:
Principles and practices of accounting and finances functional areas including: general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, billing, purchasing, asset management, project costing, grants, and business intelligence
Implementation and configuration of financial ERP systems (e.g. PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP, CGI)
Principles and practices of enterprise business system functionality, database tables structure, implementation, analysis and design
Principles of business process modeling, analysis, and improvement
Computer-based project management, data management, and analysis systems
Principles of California Department of Education Standardized Account Code Structure (SACS) for California K-12 Districts, Charter Schools and County Offices of Education
Principles of California Community College Chancellor’s Office Budget and Accounting Manual (BAM)
Fundamental concepts of employment laws, codes, and regulations, including EEO, FLSA, FMLA, and Cal/OSHA and applicable provisions of collective bargaining agreements
Competencies:
Analyzing and Interpreting Data – Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
Critical Thinking – Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions and claims
Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job
Attention to Detail – Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
Oral Communication – Engaging effectively in dialogue
Writing – Communicating effectively in writing
Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
Managing Performance – Ensuring superior individual and group performance
Business Process Analysis – Defining, assessing, and improving operational processes and workflow
Leveraging Technology – Applying technology for improvements in organizational efficiency and effectiveness
Project Management – Ensuring that projects are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives
Cultural Proficiency – Model communication and interaction that respect and include all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions and cultures
Comments and Other Information
The Well Qualified Candidate Will Possess the Following
Knowledge:
Principles and practices of accounting and finances functional areas including: general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, billing, purchasing, asset management, project costing, grants, and business intelligence
Implementation and configuration of financial ERP systems (e.g. PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP, CGI)
Principles and practices of enterprise business system functionality, database tables structure, implementation, analysis and design
Principles of business process modeling, analysis, and improvement
Computer-based project management, data management, and analysis systems
Principles of California Department of Education Standardized Account Code Structure (SACS) for California K-12 Districts, Charter Schools and County Offices of Education
Principles of California Community College Chancellor’s Office Budget and Accounting Manual (BAM)
Fundamental concepts of employment laws, codes, and regulations, including EEO, FLSA, FMLA, and Cal/OSHA and applicable provisions of collective bargaining agreements
Competencies:
Analyzing and Interpreting Data – Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
Critical Thinking – Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions and claims
Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job
Attention to Detail – Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
Oral Communication – Engaging effectively in dialogue
Writing – Communicating effectively in writing
Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
Managing Performance – Ensuring superior individual and group performance
Business Process Analysis – Defining, assessing, and improving operational processes and workflow
Leveraging Technology – Applying technology for improvements in organizational efficiency and effectiveness
Project Management – Ensuring that projects are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives
Cultural Proficiency – Model communication and interaction that respect and include all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions and cultures
Application Deadline
10/8/2021 11:59 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/7/2021
Contact
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$124,980.00 - $154,836.00 Annually
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time