Director I, Fiscal Advisor

Alameda County Office of Education; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health stipend up to $1,000 a month or

Dental insurance

Master’s & above/education stipend

27 vacation days

13 sick days

13 holidays

Job summary

Alameda County Office of Education seeks a Director I, Fiscal Advisor to provide targeted financial and accounting guidance to school districts and educational agencies. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, general ledger management and compliance with reporting requirements. Reports to Assigned Administrator.

Based in Hayward, CA, the position requires extensive experience in fiscal operations, accounting and auditing, with leadership in district business services.

Qualifications

• Five years of fiscal operations experience including budgeting, auditing, and accounting with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Degree from an accredited college or university in a job-related area or certificate in Accounting; Bachelor's preferred.
• Equivalency: any combination of education, training and job-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyses, reviews, and approves financial reports (budgets, statements) for board and district use.
• Communicates with district and external stakeholders to recommend actions and maintain services.
• Compiles data from multiple sources to analyze issues and ensure policy compliance.
• Performs internal audits and analyses of cash flows and fiscal trends.
• Facilitates meetings and workshops on budgeting, accounting, and auditing.

Skills

Budgeting

Auditing

Accounting

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Master’s degree in Accounting or related field

Certification in Accounting (CPA/CA)

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

General Ledger software

Job description

FTE

1.0

Immediate Supervisor

Julia Xu, Director, District Advisory Services

Recruiter

Sherry Causey, Senior Personnel Specialist

Benefits

Health stipend up to $1,000 a month or $500 cash-in-lieu option, District paid dental, Master's & above/education stipend up to $208.33 a month, 27 vacation days, 13 sick days and 13 holidays a year.

THE POSITION: The job of Director I, Fiscal Advisor in the District Business & 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 the 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.