Director I, Fiscal Advisor at Alameda County Office Of Education
About the Employer
The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) leads with a student-centered vision, innovating in the classroom and building safe and supportive community schools. We collaborate and partner with local, county, and state agencies to address challenges students face. We are looking for individuals who can enact our vision: equipping the most vulnerable students and those who serve them with the tools to thrive. Join our team as we reimagine services to more holistically support students and erase the predetermination of failure for children, especially Alameda County’s most marginalized youth.
Job Summary
Job Summary
This position is located in our District Advisory Services Department, reporting to the Director III, District Advisory Services, and provides targeted financial and accounting guidance and assistance to school districts’ business managers and other educational agencies.
Requirements / Qualifications
THE POSITION: The job of Director I - Fiscal Advisor in the District Advisory Services Department is done for the purpose/s of providing targeted financial and accounting guidance and assistance to school districts’ business managers and other educational agencies on a variety of matters related to accounting, budgeting, forecasting, general ledger management and sound business operations as well as compliance with various statutory and reporting requirements. This job reports to Assigned Administrator. LOCATION: 313 W. Winton Ave. Hayward, CA 94544 TYPICAL DUTIES: Analyzes, reviews and recommends the approval or certification of financial reports (e.g. annual budgets, financial statements, reports for the Board, Superintendent, district administrators, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and issues, filing reports, meeting compliance requirements, and/or providing supporting materials for requested actions. Communicates with internal and external personnel (e.g. school district business officials, board, CBOs, other administrators, auditors, public agencies, community members, etc.) for the purpose of recommending actions, implementing procedures and/or maintaining services and programs. Compiles data from a variety of sources (e.g. staff, public agencies, school districts, etc.) for the purpose of analyzing issues, ensuring compliance with organization policies and procedures, and/or monitoring program components. Conducts internal audits and analysis of cash flows, fiscal trends, economic conditions and legislative updates (e.g. general and special funds, etc.) for ensuring program operations are within budget and in accordance with fiscal practices. Facilitates in meetings, workshops and seminars (e.g. budgeting, accounting, auditing, business issues, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions. SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: Five (5) years of fiscal operations experience including budgeting, auditing, and accounting, with increasing levels of responsibility. Chief Financial Officer/ Business Officer, Accounting Manager/Controller in school district or educational institution preferred. Education: Degree from an accredited college or university in a job-related area or certificate in accounting required. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred. Equivalency: Any combination of education, training and job-related experience equivalent to the above qualifications. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, April 18, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The EDJOIN Online Application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Incomplete or late EDJOIN Online Applications will not be accepted. THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE DESIRED: Completed EDJOIN Online Application, Resume and Cover Letter. APPLICATION SCREENING & EXAMINATION PROCESS: A review of the candidates’ EDJOIN Online Applications to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who complete the EDJOIN Online Application and who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. Those invited to participate will be notified via email of the date, time, and place of the examinations. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components.
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
THE POSITION: The job of Director I - Fiscal Advisor in the District Advisory Services Department is done for the purpose/s of providing targeted financial and accounting guidance and assistance to school districts’ business managers and other educational agencies on a variety of matters related to accounting, budgeting, forecasting, general ledger management and sound business operations as well as compliance with various statutory and reporting requirements. This job reports to Assigned Administrator. LOCATION: 313 W. Winton Ave. Hayward, CA 94544 TYPICAL DUTIES: Analyzes, reviews and recommends the approval or certification of financial reports (e.g. annual budgets, financial statements, reports for the Board, Superintendent, district administrators, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and issues, filing reports, meeting compliance requirements, and/or providing supporting materials for requested actions. Communicates with internal and external personnel (e.g. school district business officials, board, CBOs, other administrators, auditors, public agencies, community members, etc.) for the purpose of recommending actions, implementing procedures and/or maintaining services and programs. Compiles data from a variety of sources (e.g. staff, public agencies, school districts, etc.) for the purpose of analyzing issues, ensuring compliance with organization policies and procedures, and/or monitoring program components. Conducts internal audits and analysis of cash flows, fiscal trends, economic conditions and legislative updates (e.g. general and special funds, etc.) for ensuring program operations are within budget and in accordance with fiscal practices. Facilitates in meetings, workshops and seminars (e.g. budgeting, accounting, auditing, business issues, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions. SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: Five (5) years of fiscal operations experience including budgeting, auditing, and accounting, with increasing levels of responsibility. Chief Financial Officer/ Business Officer, Accounting Manager/Controller in school district or educational institution preferred. Education: Degree from an accredited college or university in a job-related area or certificate in accounting required. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred. Equivalency: Any combination of education, training and job-related experience equivalent to the above qualifications. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, April 18, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The EDJOIN Online Application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Incomplete or late EDJOIN Online Applications will not be accepted. THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE DESIRED: Completed EDJOIN Online Application, Resume and Cover Letter. APPLICATION SCREENING & EXAMINATION PROCESS: A review of the candidates’ EDJOIN Online Applications to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who complete the EDJOIN Online Application and who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. Those invited to participate will be notified via email of the date, time, and place of the examinations. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components.
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
THE PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Application Review………………………………………………......................PASS/FAIL
2. Supplemental Questionnaire……………….PASS/FAIL(Due: Thursday, April 24, 2025)
3. Technical Oral Interview*………………….…....Weighted 100% (Friday, April 25, 2025)
4. Final Interview*………………….…....................................(Wednesday, April 30, 2025)
Comments and Other Information
THE PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Application Review………………………………………………......................PASS/FAIL
2. Supplemental Questionnaire……………….PASS/FAIL(Due: Thursday, April 24, 2025)
3. Technical Oral Interview*………………….…....Weighted 100% (Friday, April 25, 2025)
4. Final Interview*………………….…....................................(Wednesday, April 30, 2025)