Executive Director of Finance

Executive Director Of FinanceThis position is placed in our Internal Business Services Department, reporting to the Associate Superintendent of Business Services, oversee the Fiscal and Payroll teams, ensure the financial strength and operating efficiency of Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) and will provide individualized consultation, support, and mentorship for new fiscal leaders in our school districts.Requirements / QualificationsThe Executive Director of Finance provides the vision, leadership, and management to ensure that the Business Department has effective operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and people systems in place; ensures the financial strength and operating efficiency of Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE); consults and advises with applicable staff and agencies for risk mitigation; collaborates with a wide variety of personnel; partners with District Business and Advisory Services (DBAS) to support in applicable mentor and training programs for internal and external business staff; and provides oversight of applicable charter schools. This job reports to the assigned administrator. Location: 313 W. Winton Ave. Hayward, CA 94544 Typical duties include providing advice, counsel and training to administrators and districts on procedures, best practices, financial issues and trends. Compiles data from a wide variety of internal and external sources for the purpose of analyzing issues, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and/or monitoring program components. Create mechanisms to memorialize best practices, both to make resources widely and easily available and for systemwide documentation. Provide individualized consultation, support, and mentorship for new leaders. Coordinates the formulation and production of ACOE annual budget for the purpose of making financial decisions on behalf of the ACOE and promoting the long-term financial solvency of the county office of education. Supports collective bargaining efforts to ensure supportive and fiscally responsible agreements for all ACOE employees. Facilitates meetings, workshops, seminars, etc. for the purpose of identifying issues, developing recommendations, training of attendees, developing competencies, supporting other staff, and serving as a County Office representative. See full job description for more information.Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a job-related area; Chief Business Official (CBO) certification or Master's degree preferred. Experience: Eight (8) years director level or executive management experience; five (5) years at a management level in the business department of a local education agency or public education-focused organization preferred. Successful experience building technical and adaptive skills to manage resources in support of a vision. Equivalency: A combination of education and job-related experience equivalent to the above qualifications. Application deadline: Monday, November 23, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Application requirements: The EdJoin Online Application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Incomplete or late EdJoin Online Applications will not be accepted. The following application materials are desired: Completed EDJOIN Online Application, Resume and Cover Letter. Application screening & examination process: A review of the candidates' EdJoin Online Applications to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who complete the EdJoin Online Application and who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. Those invited to participate will be notified via email of the date, time, and place of the examinations. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components.The process is as follows: 1. Application Review PASS/FAIL 2. Supplemental Questionnaire PASS/FAIL (Due: Friday, November 27, 2026) 3. Technical Oral Interview* (Weighted 100%) (In Person – Wednesday, December 2, 2026) 4. Final Oral Interview* (In Person - Monday, December 7, 2026) * Candidates must attain a minimum score of 70% on all scored examinations and this eligibility list is valid for 6 months.