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Budget is responsible for preparing, updating, monitoring, and reporting the Budget for the Orange County Department of Education. OCDE's office of Budget is seeking a knowledgeable professional to serve as Manager, Accounting and Budget Support. The Manager will coordinate accounting and budget functions within the Administrative Services Division and participate in the development and implementation of budget programs for the Department of Education. The incumbent will coordinate activities with other units, divisions, outside agencies and the general public and project and monitor income and expenditures and oversee the preparation and maintenance of accurate accounting records on financial and budget transactions for the Department of Education.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, coursework in accounting, finance, business or public administration or related field.
• Four years in competitive finance, budgeting, accounting, or related experience

Desirable, but not required:
• Public Sector experience
• Analyze and interpret applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures

About www.ocde.us

The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 27 school districts serving more than 600 schools and nearly 500,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision, outlined in its most recent Strategic Plan, is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.

Connections working at www.ocde.us