Senior Consultant — Fiscal Services

School Leaders; California; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits for full-time W-2

Job summary

School Leaders in California seeks a senior fiscal leader to guide district financial planning, stabilization, and multi-year projections in a remote, full-time capacity. You will lead LCFF and school finance initiatives for CA K-14 clients.

Responsibilities include mentoring analysts, presenting to boards, county offices and FCMAT, and developing stabilization and consolidation plans. CASBO CBO certification is preferred; remote work is supported with W-2 benefits for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Former CBO, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, or FCMAT/county-office fiscal experience.
• Deep LCFF and school finance knowledge.
• CASBO CBO certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead district fiscal health reviews and multi-year projections.
• Develop stabilization and consolidation plans.
• Present to boards, county offices and FCMAT as needed.
• Mentor consulting analysts.

Skills

LCFF knowledge

School finance

FISCAL experience

Board presentations

Education

CASBO CBO certification

Job description

School Leaders (Dixon SmartSchoolHouse LLC dba School Leaders)

California — Remote Full-time or engagement-based Remote (CA) Opening Q1 2027

About School Leaders

School Leaders is an education-facilities consulting firm serving California's K-14 community. We assist school districts, county offices of education, and community colleges with planning, funding, and delivering facilities. Services span bond program management, facility master planning, needs assessments, fiscal stabilization, strategic planning, superintendent searches, and leadership training.

About the Role

Lead fiscal stabilization, multi-year projection and consolidation engagements for school districts and county offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead district fiscal health reviews and multi-year projections
• Develop stabilization and consolidation plans
• Present to boards, county offices and FCMAT as needed
• Mentor consulting analysts

Qualifications

• Former CBO, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, or FCMAT/county-office fiscal experience
• Deep LCFF and school finance knowledge
• CASBO CBO certification preferred

$150,000-$190,000 base

Salary range applies to full-time W-2; day-rate available for engagement-based work. Benefits if W-2.

School Leaders / Dixon SmartSchoolHouse LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.