Executive Director, Finance and Business Operations

Overview An equal opportunity employer fostering a workforce that embraces and reflects the rich diversity of Los Angeles County. Executive Director, Finance and Business Operations Salary: $186,624 to $231,192 Annually Salary and Benefits Insurance: Your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. Retirement: PERS Defined Benefit Plan. Paid Time Off: 24 vacation days, 15 holidays, and 12 illness days. Hybrid remote schedules may be available. Vaccination may be required to ensure health and safety. Responsibilities Under administrative direction, plans, directs, and provides strategic leadership for Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) internal financial and business operations; implements fiscal policies, practices, and performance metrics to assess financial management and ensure long-term fiscal stability; evaluates and implements operational processes, practices, and systems that support organizational fiscal efficiency and alignment with LACOE’s Strategic Plan. Qualifications The Well Qualified Candidate Will Possess the Following Knowledge: Concepts, principles, practices, and techniques of financial management and business administration including accounting, auditing, budgeting, and internal controls Principles and practices of systems design, implementation, and management of integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) financial and accounting software State, federal, and local statutes, codes, rules, regulations and policies applicable to assigned areas of responsibility Fundamental concepts of employment laws, codes, and regulations, including EEO, FLSA, FMLA, and Cal/OSHA and applicable provisions of collective bargaining agreements Competencies: Critical Thinking; Decision Making; Legal & Regulatory Navigation; Professional & Technical Expertise; Innovation; Customer Focus; Relationship Building; Developing Others; Leadership; Managing Performance; Teamwork; Business Process Analysis; Organization Design & Structure; Political & Organizational Savvy; Project Management; Strategic Perspective; Cultural Proficiency Education and Experience Education: A bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, finance, or other related field from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Foreign degrees require translation and equivalency as appropriate. Experience: Seven years of experience overseeing financial and business operations in a public agency, including three years supervising staff responsible for development, monitoring, and administration of budgets. Equivalency Provision: A master’s degree may substitute for up to two years of the required general experience. Additional Requirements A valid California driver’s license and the ability to obtain private transportation between job sites is required. Hybrid remote schedules may be available. May require evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19. Selection Process Candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be invited to participate in an examination that may consist of a Training and Experience (T&E) Evaluation and a Structured Interview. Contact For examination information, please email Lizbeth Valenzuela at View email address on click.appcast.io. For general inquiries please call View phone number on click.appcast.io (Mon–Fri 8:00 am – 5:00 pm). For complete application information, visit Additional Information Minimum qualifications must be met by the close of the filing date. For more information, visit Recruitment and promotion are based on a competitive examination process. Eligibility lasts 12 months; additional recruitment may occur. Some positions may require bilingual proficiency. The eligibility list may be used for related classifications. Veterans' Credit may be awarded for entry jobs. Reasonable accommodations are available in applying and testing; contact View phone number on click.appcast.io as early as possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr Los Angeles County Office of Education