Assistant Director, School Finance & Advisory Services

Los Angeles County Office of Education; Downey (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles County Office of Education seeks an experienced Assistant Director, Business Advisory Services to plan, direct, and supervise financial and business services for school and community college districts in Los Angeles County.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, five years in finance and administration with budgeting experience, and at least three years in supervisory management. Hybrid remote schedules may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in accounting or related field as required.
• Five years in finance, business, and administration, with budgeting experience.
• Three years of management supervision of professional staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, organize, coordinate and supervise financial management and business services for LEAs in LA County.
• Monitor solvency of school districts and manage elections and unemployment services.
• Collaborate with districts, JPAs, and ROPs to deliver services and guidance.

Skills

Data analysis

Decision making

Regulatory navigation

Professional expertise

Oral communication

Presentation skills

Writing

Customer focus

Relationship building

Group facilitation

Performance management

Resource allocation

Technology leverage

Political savvy

Project management

Cultural proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Bachelor's degree in business/public administration

Equivalent accreditation

Job description

Los Angeles County Office of Education seeks an experienced Assistant Director, Business Advisory Services to plan, direct, and supervise financial and business services for school and community college districts in Los Angeles County.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, five years in finance and administration with budgeting experience, and at least three years in supervisory management. Hybrid remote schedules may be available.