
Business Analyst 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.
Job Summary
Job Summary
<font color="RED"><i>To be considered for this position: A resume and cover letter is REQUIRED – if missing, application will be screened out. EDJOIN applications with incomplete, missing information, or see resume on application will not be considered.</font></i>
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 the 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. SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Eight (8) years related experience with increasing responsibility in accounting, auditing or financial analysis. Four (4) in a school district or county office of education preferred. Two years’ experience with budget modeling and position control programs preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday/September 7, 2023 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. EDJOIN applications with incomplete, missing information, or see resume on application will not be considered. Resume required – if missing will be screened out. THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE REQUIRED: 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. Written Examination………………………………........Weighted 50% (9/11/2023) 3. Technical Oral Interview*………………….…............Weighted 50% (9/14/2023) * Candidates must attain a minimum score of 70% on all scored examinations and this eligibility list is valid for 6 months.
- Letter of Introduction (Required)
- Resume (Required)
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 the 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. SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Eight (8) years related experience with increasing responsibility in accounting, auditing or financial analysis. Four (4) in a school district or county office of education preferred. Two years’ experience with budget modeling and position control programs preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday/September 7, 2023 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. EDJOIN applications with incomplete, missing information, or see resume on application will not be considered. Resume required – if missing will be screened out. THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE REQUIRED: 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. Written Examination………………………………........Weighted 50% (9/11/2023) 3. Technical Oral Interview*………………….…............Weighted 50% (9/14/2023) * Candidates must attain a minimum score of 70% on all scored examinations and this eligibility list is valid for 6 months.
- Letter of Introduction (Required)
- Resume (Required)