Los Angeles Unified School District

Director, Fiscal Services

Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field required (transcript needed)
  • Proven experience in budgeting and financial management
  • Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication skills for interactions with various stakeholders
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure

Responsibilities

  • Plan and manage fiscal operations of the organization
  • Develop and monitor the budget to ensure adherence to financial policies
  • Supervise payroll and accounting functions for efficiency
  • Analyze financial data and provide insights to senior leadership
  • Revise and enhance fiscal processes to improve operations

Benefits

  • Opportunity for personal and professional growth within the organization
  • Supportive work environment with reasonable accommodations
  • Potential for varied experiences through occasional travel
  • Engagement in community and organizational events outside regular hours
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Plan, manage, direct, organize, and control the fiscal operations and activities of ROP; prepare, develop, monitor and administer the ROP budget and related policies and controls; development and maintenance of accounts; direct payroll and accounting functions; development and revision of processes; provide financial analysis to the Superintendent and Board of Trustees.

Requirements / Qualifications

  • Copy of Transcript
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation
  • Resume


Comments and Other Information

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The following physical and mental requirements described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of employees assigned to this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The physical requirements for the position include the ability to do the following regularly for short or long periods of time: bend; drive or travel to a variety of sites within a reasonable time frame; grasp; hear; kneel; lift and carry at least twenty-five pounds; lift from the ground, chest, shoulder or above, and waist; operate all required equipment; pull; push; reach above the shoulders; read electronic and written materials; see with visual acuity (including color, depth perception, and field of vision); sit; squat; speak clearly in person and on the phone; stand; stoop; talk; transverse across uneven surfaces; twist at the neck and waist; and walk. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, mouse, calculator, and/or other standard office equipment.

The mental requirements for this position include the ability to do the following regularly for short or long periods of time: accept criticism and feedback on performance; analyze and solve problems; collaborate and interact successfully with various groups of people encountered in the course of work; learn and apply new information or skills; make observations; perform highly detailed work; read and interpret information; use mathematical reasoning; use oral and written communication skills; work on multiple, concurrent tasks with frequent interruptions; and work under intensive deadlines and meet productivity requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The following work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of employees assigned to this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees in this position typically work in an office environment that is clean, generally hazard-free, has minimal temperature variations, and is moderately paced with moderate to high pressure. The employee may need to travel occasionally to other locations and work evenings and weekends in order to complete or participate in work-related assignments and events.

About Los Angeles Unified School District

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of over 550,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.
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