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JOB TITLE: Director of External Fiscal Services (233) 

WORK YEAR: Full time: 7.5 hours per day/Monday – Friday/ 8:00 am – 4:30 pm/12 months/260 days annually (Prorated upon hire)

START DATE: As soon as possible after interview

SALARY: Salary Schedule 16, Range 36, $437.55 - $558.22 daily. Annual stipend pay: Master’s $750 or Doctorate $1250 (Prorated upon hire)

BENEFITS: Generous benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision for employee and dependents.  Vacation and sick leave accrued.  Employer-paid life insurance.  This position qualifies for CalPERS retirement. The employee contribution rate for CalPERS is either 7% or 8% of monthly earnings depending on the membership date.  This position also contributes to Social Security.  The contribution rate for Social Security is 6.2% of monthly earnings.

AREA OF ASSIGNMENT: Fiscal Services, Oroville, CA

TO APPLY: Visit: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1824256

DEADLINE: This position is open until filled.

DEFINITION

The Director of External Fiscal Services supports Butte County Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) in all areas of school finance and provides assistance to the Executive Director of Fiscal Services for County Office of Education internal operations.  The Director is responsible for department administration in the absence of the Executive Director of Fiscal Services and acts on their behalf, when needed.

Under general direction of the Executive Director of Fiscal Services, the Director of External Fiscal Services provides direct assistance to LEAs in all areas of school finance and serves as the Chief Business Officer (CBO) for specified school districts.  Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, budgets, accounting, financial reports, Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), and state reports such as AB1200/AB2756 compliance.  Additional responsibilities include managing compliance with a variety of laws, rules and regulations related to fiscal issues as well as maintaining appropriate business functions and accounting systems to facilitate budget control and efficient data recall for processing all local, state and federal reports and projects.  The Director of External Fiscal Services supervises support staff who provide direct assistance to LEAs.  Additionally, the Director provides general knowledge and serves as a resource to the Fiscal Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (May include, but are not limited to the following) 

1. Responsible for direct assistance to Butte County LEAs in all areas of school finance including, but not limited to, budgets, accounting and financial and state reporting
2. Provides assistance to the Executive Director of Fiscal Services by serving as a resource and providing department administration when needed. This position acts on behalf of the Executive Director when they are absent
3. Oversee completion of all local, state and federal financial reports for assigned direct service districts
4. Coordinate review of external LEA audit reports and assist with the resolution of audit findings and exceptions
5. Assist LEAs with auditor selection process while submitting all related data to California Department of Education (CDE)
6. Monitor and review financial conditions of LEAs and report to the Executive Director of Fiscal Services
7. Provide regional technical support to LEAs
8. Facilitate open forum in the form of the Business Advisory Group (BAG) for LEAs to gather and discuss pertinent issues in school finance
9. Oversee regulatory review including, but not limited, to the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). This will include document review, discussions with districts and any documentation needed to adhere to rules outlined in Education Code
10. Final review on all AB1200/AB2756 submissions including, but not limited to, any required follow up
11. Collect and reconcile LEA data to ensure accuracy and compliance with CDE including, but not limited to, Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) calculations
12. Serve on the committee responsible for evaluating charter school petitions submitted to the Butte County Office of Education
13. Supervise LEA Services personnel and ensure maximum staff utilization
14. Provide additional training and one-on-one support to LEA Services Staff as needed
15. Provide additional training and one-on-one support to district Chief Business Officials
16. Work with other staff to plan and maintain business systems in the area of budgeting and accounting
17. Provide analytic support for LEAs in collective bargaining negotiations
18. Assist with financial software implementation
19. Provide entrepreneurial program support to managers who are developing new funding models
20. Work with Charter Schools to help maintain an open line of communication while being cognizant of ways in which BCOE may be able to provide oversight/business services
21. Maintain positive working relationship with Charter Schools
22. Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

1. Professional accounting and auditing work as it applies to governmental and public school district accounting procedures
2. Principles and techniques of management
3. Employee training and supervision methods
4. Financial analysis and research procedures
5. County office and school district record controls and financial report requirements

Ability to:

1. Supervise and perform double-entry bookkeeping, general accounting, and related statistical analysis
2. Prepare clear and accurate financial reports
3. Analyze data and draw sound conclusions
4. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, individually and to large groups
5. Establish and maintain effective personal relations with staff and constituents
6. Interpret and apply County Superintendent of Schools policies and procedures

Experience and Training:

1. Professional level work experience in accounting and finance for a minimum of three (3) years
2. Four-year degree or higher in Business Accounting, Finance or related field. Possession of a MBA, CPA or CMA preferred
3. Demonstrated experience in school mandated regulatory review processes (e.g., LCAP, AB1200, AB2756, etc.) highly desirable
4. Experience with accounting software for a minimum of three (3) years
5. Minimum one (1) year of supervisory responsibilities
6. Demonstrated possession of a background in California public school accounting/finance procedures/requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional (less than 25%)

Ability to bend and twist, stoop, and kneel

Ability to lift 40 pounds

Ability to carry 25 pounds

Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Often (25 – 50%)

Sufficient mobility to move about an office

Very Frequent (76%)

Ability to stand and move around an office

Ability to work at a desk, conference table, or in meetings of various configurations

Ability to see for purposes of reading printed matter and observing staff

Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels

Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand

Ability to operate office equipment

Ability to reach in all directions

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

NOTE: This list of essential functions and physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in accordance with the requirements of the job.

OTHER:

1. To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States.
2. FINGERPRINTING FOR CONDUCTING A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION IS REQUIRED and completed upon offer of employment.

TO APPLY: Visit:  https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1824256

Online applications only; no paper copies will be accepted.  All online applications must be accompanied by the following attachments;                                            

Incomplete applications will not be accepted 

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Three letters of recommendation required, current letters preferred
• Proof of completion of a four-year degree program in Business Accounting, Finance or related field

 Email: phancock@bcoe.org 

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About Butte County Office of Education

The Butte County Office of Education (BCOE) is located in Northern California and serves 13 districts and 17 charter schools in Butte County and provides services to students and educators in all 58 California Counties and employs 1500 people in Butte County and across the state.

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