Los Angeles Unified School District

Director - Fiscal Services

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in fiscal management and budget oversight
  • Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and practices
  • Demonstrated ability in advanced financial analysis
  • Experience in coordinating with educational agencies and partners
  • Excellent leadership and supervisory skills

Responsibilities

  • Plan and supervise District-wide budgeting and financial operations
  • Direct financial accounting and reporting activities
  • Oversee business office functions, including purchasing and warehouse operations
  • Perform cash reconciliations and manage journal entries
  • Coordinate with local agencies, auditors, and state organizations

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career advancement in educational leadership
  • Gain experience working with various government and educational entities
  • Engage in a collaborative environment focused on fiscal accountability
  • Participate in the overall strategic planning of the School District
  • Receive ongoing professional development and support
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Superintendent of Schools/Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services, the Director of Fiscal Services plans, directs and supervises the District-wide budget, business office functions, financial accounting and reporting, purchasing, warehouse and delivery operations of the District. This Cabinet level position requires providing advanced financial analysis, accounting expertise, and technical assistance to site leaders are other duties as well. The position also supports financial operations such as cash reconciliations, journal entries, interfund transfers, warrant processing, and coordination with partners including the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), other county agencies, auditors, and state agencies.

Requirements / Qualifications

  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three recent letters - within the last year)
  • Resume


Comments and Other Information

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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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