Director I, District Advisory Services

Location: Hayward, CA

Salary: $8,639.58–$9,615.64

Deadline Date: 11/23/2009

Date Available:

Job Summary: The Director provides technical advice and assistance to school districts and other educational agencies on a variety of matters related to sound, cost-effective business practices. Provides fiscal oversight of school districts.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree* (B.A.) in accounting or business; five years related experience and/or training, including two years as a supervisor; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid California driver’s license. *Attach a copy of your degree to your application.

Duties: Reviews, recommends approval or certification, and files financial reports with the CA Department of Education, State Controller's Office, and Federal Agencies for the county office, and other educational agencies within Alameda County. Performs financial review letters for district management and board level audiences; performs financial analysis, review, and composition of recommendation letters for collective bargaining agreements. Advises school districts in the preparation and review of State and Federal reports, including interpreting regulations and implementing changes in school finance. Advises District management staff on selected aspects of Business Services. Participates in the fiscal oversight of financially troubled school districts. Selects, manages, and supervises assigned staff; meets with and evaluates staff. Develops and interprets statistical and financial information for school districts; follows up with school districts in response to independent auditor’s findings. Interprets and disseminates information regarding State and Federal laws and regulations affecting the accounting operations of the COE and school districts. Serves as liaison with CDE for financial software implementation and submission. Advises District management staff on budgeting, accounting, and auditing policies and procedures. Conducts training for school districts and ACOE personnel in budget and business issues. Plans, coordinates and analyzes contractual requirements. Participates in the development and implementation of new or improved data processing systems and data processing procedures. Provides fee-based professional services to school districts. Develops and implements policies and procedures for cost effective business services practices. Reviews petitions, appeals, audits and financial reports for charter schools, including filing of reports. Provides financial management support for two small school districts. Performs a variety of other duties as assigned.

To Apply: Please Contact:
Alameda County Office of Education
Human Resources
313 West Winton Avenue, Room 173
Hayward, CA 94544
510.670.4555
Fax: 510.670.4103
http://www.acoe.org/jobs