District Fiscal Management Advisor at Sonoma County Office Of Education
About the Employer
The Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE) works to engage, support, and empower our region’s 40 public school districts. Together, these districts operate more than 170 schools and serve more than 64,000 students. Our staff of more than 300 recognizes the historical and systemic oppression within education and commits to disrupting and transforming the systems that perpetuate inequities. We are dedicated to ensuring all students have access to rich educational opportunities in safe, supportive learning environments where all students thrive and feel like they belong. SCOE is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on gender, color, race, ancestry, creed, religion, national origin, age, handicap or disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship status, or any other factor rendered unlawful by federal, state, or local law.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The District Fiscal Management Advisor position is distinguished by its specialized focus on providing fiscal oversight, advisory services, and compliance monitoring to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) within Sonoma County. This role requires a high level of financial expertise, knowledge of school district accounting regulations, and the ability to analyze complex financial data to ensure fiscal solvency and adherence to AB1200 requirements. The position demands strong problem-solving skills, the ability to communicate and present financial matters effectively, and the capacity to provide training and mentorship to school district personnel on financial best practices.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a major course work in accounting, business administration or related field, OR • Three years accounting experience in an educational organization, including work with governmental budgetary and fiscal systems, models and procedures. • Chief Business Official Certificate is preferred. Experience: • Increasingly responsible, technical accounting or auditing experience, preferably including some experience in a California public school district, county office of education, community college, government or equivalent work setting.
Application Requirements: • Completed EdJoin Application. • Letter of Interest. • Resume. • Three Letters of Professional Recommendation (within the last two years).
Requirements / Qualifications
Education: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a major course work in accounting, business administration or related field, OR • Three years accounting experience in an educational organization, including work with governmental budgetary and fiscal systems, models and procedures. • Chief Business Official Certificate is preferred. Experience: • Increasingly responsible, technical accounting or auditing experience, preferably including some experience in a California public school district, county office of education, community college, government or equivalent work setting.
Application Requirements: • Completed EdJoin Application. • Letter of Interest. • Resume. • Three Letters of Professional Recommendation (within the last two years).