Assistant Director, Fiscal Services at Orange County Department of Education
About the Employer
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Orange County Department of Education is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead and coordinate the Fiscal Services Unit within the Administrative Services Division. This leadership role involves supervising fiscal operations, projecting and monitoring budgets, and implementing effective financial management strategies. The Assistant Director, Fiscal Services collaborates with various stakeholders, provides expert assistance to management, and oversees compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Key responsibilities include staff training and evaluation, financial analysis, and the development of integrated financial systems. This role is ideal for individuals with a strong background in accounting, finance, or public administration and a passion for optimizing fiscal services in an educational setting. Key Responsibilities: • Leadership and Supervision: Manage and oversee the Fiscal Services Unit, including training, evaluating, and supporting staff. • Budget Management: Develop, administer, and monitor budgets, forecast financial needs, and track income and expenditures. • Financial Analysis and Reporting: Prepare financial reports, including state and federal filings, and analyze projections to optimize fiscal operations. • Policy Implementation: Develop and enforce policies, procedures, and goals to enhance service delivery and ensure compliance with regulations. • Collaboration: Work with divisions, agencies, and stakeholders to align fiscal services with organizational objectives and provide support to school districts. • Systems Development: Participate in the implementation of integrated financial systems and ensure adherence to applicable laws and codes.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, business, or public administration or a related field. • Five (5) years of experience in fiscal management and accounting including considerable supervisory experience.
There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Describe your experience managing and supervising a team within a fiscal services or financial operations setting. How have you handled staff training, evaluation, and professional development to ensure team success? 2. Explain your approach to preparing and analyzing financial reports, including state and federal filings. How have your analyses influenced decision-making or optimized fiscal operations? Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, business, or public administration or a related field. • Five (5) years of experience in fiscal management and accounting including considerable supervisory experience.
There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Describe your experience managing and supervising a team within a fiscal services or financial operations setting. How have you handled staff training, evaluation, and professional development to ensure team success? 2. Explain your approach to preparing and analyzing financial reports, including state and federal filings. How have your analyses influenced decision-making or optimized fiscal operations? Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Application Deadline
2/11/2025 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
1/13/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$12,526.00 - $15,266.00 Monthly
$12,526.00 - $15,266.00 Monthly
Add'l Salary Info
Classified Management, Range 38: Placement based on education and years of experience.
Length of Work Year
225 Days/12 Months
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
We provide a safe, caring, courteous, and professional environment that fosters collaborative work and individual development for employees. OCDE offers generous, comprehensive, tax-free insurance benefits options to full-time members of the staff. Benefits may be prorated for employees working fewer than 12 months per year or less than full-time. Benefits packages include medical, dental, and vision care insurance for employees and their eligible dependents, and life insurance for employees.