Manager, Accounting and Budget Support at Orange County Department of Education
About the Employer
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Orange County Department of Education's Administrative Services Division is essential to managing the internal operations that support the entire department. Our diverse business units, including Catering, Student Nutrition, Facilities and Operations, Fiscal Services, Human Resources, Purchasing and Contracts, and Risk Management, ensure that OCDE functions efficiently and effectively. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Manager, Accounting, and Budget Support to join our Fiscal Services team. This role will oversee key functions in accounting, budgeting, payroll, and position control, including financial analysis, budget planning,and fiscal reporting, while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Key Responsibilities: • Manage and provide oversight of accounting, budget, payroll, and position control functions within the Administrative Services Division, overseeing managerial, professional, technical, and clerical staff. • Participate in the development and implementation of budget programs, including projecting income and expenditures, preparing budget submissions, and ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines. • Project cash flow, review budget transfers, and make necessary adjustments to cost centers and individual accounts. • Coordinate fiscal activities with other divisions, outside agencies, and the general public to ensure seamless integration and alignment with organizational goals.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, business or public administration or a related field. • Four(4) years of finance, budgeting, accounting, or related experience.
There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Describe a time you managed a large organization's budget. How did you ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and what steps did you take to accurately project income and expenditures? 2. Describe your approach to leading a diverse accounting and budgeting team. How do you ensure they meet goals and support their performance improvement? 3. Please provide an example of a complex financial analysis or report that you were responsible for preparing. How did your analysis influence decision-making at the organizational level? Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, business or public administration or a related field. • Four(4) years of finance, budgeting, accounting, or related experience.
There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Describe a time you managed a large organization's budget. How did you ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and what steps did you take to accurately project income and expenditures? 2. Describe your approach to leading a diverse accounting and budgeting team. How do you ensure they meet goals and support their performance improvement? 3. Please provide an example of a complex financial analysis or report that you were responsible for preparing. How did your analysis influence decision-making at the organizational level? Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Application Deadline
1/5/2026 12:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
2/12/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$9,317.00 - $11,348.00 Monthly
$9,317.00 - $11,348.00 Monthly
Add'l Salary Info
Classified Management, Range 26: Placement based on education and years of experience.
Length of Work Year
225 Days/12 Months
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
We provide a safe, caring, courteous, and professional environment that fosters collaborative work and individual development for employees. OCDE offers generous, comprehensive, tax-free insurance benefits options to full-time members of the staff. Benefits may be prorated for employees working fewer than 12 months per year or less than full-time. Benefits packages include medical, dental, and vision care insurance for employees and their eligible dependents, and life insurance for employees.