Business Analyst, Direct Service Districts at Alameda County Office Of Education
About the Employer
The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) leads with a student-centered vision, innovating in the classroom and building safe and supportive community schools. We collaborate and partner with local, county, and state agencies to address challenges students face. We are looking for individuals who can enact our vision: equipping the most vulnerable students and those who serve them with the tools to thrive. Join our team as we reimagine services to more holistically support students and erase the predetermination of failure for children, especially Alameda County’s most marginalized youth.
Requirements / Qualifications
THE POSITION: The job of Business Analyst is done for the purpose/s of providing leadership, advice, and direction to Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) direct service school district personnel, including Superintendents, regarding financial matters, budget concerns, compliance issues, interpretation of various governmental codes, application of the state accounting manual, and technical accounting and business transactions; ensuring that overall fiscal policies, practices and/or regulations meet compliance requirements; maintaining accurate account balances; evaluating feasibility of services within budget parameters; and ensuring efficient use of financial resources. This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics: “Direct Service” is defined as those districts for which ACOE provides various business services due to their smaller size, typically having less than 400 ADA. This job reports to Assigned Administrator. LOCATION: 313 W. Winton Ave. Hayward, CA 94544
TYPICAL DUTIES: Advises ACOE direct service school district personnel, including Superintendents, for the purpose of providing assistance to all levels of management in the resolution of budget concerns and other financial issues. Analyzes financial information related to services (e.g. complex annual budgets, budget models, interim reports, year-to-date and annual data, financial forecasts, grants and entitlements including special education, etc.) for the purpose of identifying potential budget variances, compiling statistical information, developing procedures, and conforming to established financial practices and regulatory requirements. Assists in the preparation and filing of complex Standardized Account Code Structure (SACS) reports and various other reports at all financial reporting periods for the purpose of preparing the information and data required for all financial reporting periods. Audits records, project expenditures and internal controls for the purpose of conforming to established GAAP, Federal and State laws and regulations. Calculates and projects Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) revenues for the purpose of verifying state apportionment and property tax receipts used in funding direct service districts. SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION
Requirements / Qualifications
THE POSITION: The job of Business Analyst is done for the purpose/s of providing leadership, advice, and direction to Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) direct service school district personnel, including Superintendents, regarding financial matters, budget concerns, compliance issues, interpretation of various governmental codes, application of the state accounting manual, and technical accounting and business transactions; ensuring that overall fiscal policies, practices and/or regulations meet compliance requirements; maintaining accurate account balances; evaluating feasibility of services within budget parameters; and ensuring efficient use of financial resources. This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics: “Direct Service” is defined as those districts for which ACOE provides various business services due to their smaller size, typically having less than 400 ADA. This job reports to Assigned Administrator. LOCATION: 313 W. Winton Ave. Hayward, CA 94544
TYPICAL DUTIES: Advises ACOE direct service school district personnel, including Superintendents, for the purpose of providing assistance to all levels of management in the resolution of budget concerns and other financial issues. Analyzes financial information related to services (e.g. complex annual budgets, budget models, interim reports, year-to-date and annual data, financial forecasts, grants and entitlements including special education, etc.) for the purpose of identifying potential budget variances, compiling statistical information, developing procedures, and conforming to established financial practices and regulatory requirements. Assists in the preparation and filing of complex Standardized Account Code Structure (SACS) reports and various other reports at all financial reporting periods for the purpose of preparing the information and data required for all financial reporting periods. Audits records, project expenditures and internal controls for the purpose of conforming to established GAAP, Federal and State laws and regulations. Calculates and projects Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) revenues for the purpose of verifying state apportionment and property tax receipts used in funding direct service districts. SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION
Comments and Other Information
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Eight (8) years related experience with increasing responsibility in accounting, auditing or financial analysis, including at least four (4) in a school district or county office of education. Two years’ experience with budget modeling and position control programs preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, February 25, 2022 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 required:
1. Completed EdJoin Online Application
2. Resume
3. 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. Written Examination*…………………………………………………………….…...Weighted 50% (Week of 2/28/2022)
3. Technical Oral Interview*………………….….............................................................................Weighted 50% (TBD)
* Candidate must attain a minimum score of 70% on all scored examinations.
Comments and Other Information
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Eight (8) years related experience with increasing responsibility in accounting, auditing or financial analysis, including at least four (4) in a school district or county office of education. Two years’ experience with budget modeling and position control programs preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, February 25, 2022 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 required:
1. Completed EdJoin Online Application
2. Resume
3. 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. Written Examination*…………………………………………………………….…...Weighted 50% (Week of 2/28/2022)
3. Technical Oral Interview*………………….….............................................................................Weighted 50% (TBD)
* Candidate must attain a minimum score of 70% on all scored examinations.
Application Deadline
2/25/2022 11:59 PM Pacific
Date Posted
2/4/2022
Contact
Sherry Causey
510-670-7726
510-670-7726
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
MONTHLY SALARY RANGE: $8556.42 – $10,398.89 (5 Steps/Range 23, CSEA)
Length of Work Year
261
Employment Type
Full Time
Immediate Supervisor
Shailesh Regmi
Benefits:
Health Stipend up to $1,071.47 a month, Education Stipend up tp $300 a month, 22 Vacation days, 13 Holidays & 13 sick days.