Director of Fiscal Services / Site: Fiscal Services at Central Unified School District
About the Employer
Central Unified School District is always looking for dedicated individuals to help us reach the NEXT Level of excellence in the services provided to our students, families, and community. We have job openings in several positions for qualified candidates.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Plan, manage and direct assigned functions relating to fiscal management, control and analysis; develop, control and monitor the budgets and accounts of the District; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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CENTRAL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position: Director of Fiscal Services
Classification: Classified Management
FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Department Administrator
Range: Classified Management Salary Schedule
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or related field and/or five years increasingly responsible experience in financial management.
License and other Requirements:
Valid California driver's license.
SUMMARY
Plan, manage and direct assigned functions relating to fiscal management, control and analysis; develop, control and monitor the budgets and accounts of the District; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Direct and control assigned functions relating to fiscal management, control and analysis; develop, control and monitor the budgets and accounts of the District.
2. Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; recommend disciplinary and other personnel-related actions; train personnel in assigned areas.
3. Develop and recommend Board policies and administrative regulations related to assigned fiscal services.
4. Prepare, review, and direct the maintenance of comprehensive narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to fiscal services.
5. Direct, control and monitor appropriate work flow, computer system procedures, staff development, priorities and work assignments.
6. Approve and authorize a variety of financial transactions, and budget or personnel transfers.
7. Communicate with a variety of District administrators and personnel, and City, County and State departments or agencies to coordinate activities, resolve issues or concerns and exchange information.
8. Perform various duties related to payroll, financial accounting, associated student body accountings, student attendance accounting and administration of the financial computer system as assigned; prepare and present financial projections according to established procedures.
9. Develop and prepare a variety of budgets for the District; analyze and review budgetary/financial data.
10. Operate a personal computer.
11. Perform related duties as assigned.
SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
-Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, practices and procedures, and related laws, codes and regulations.
-Governmental Accounting Standards Boards statements.
-California School Accounting manual.
-Preparation, review and control of assigned accounts.
-Preparation, maintenance, verification and processing of financial records.
-Financial analysis and projection techniques, and financial reporting procedures.
-Collective bargaining agreements.
-Principles and practices of management, supervision and training.
-Budget control and revenue projections.
-District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
-Oral and written communication skills.
-Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
-Microsoft Access and Office.
Ability to:
-Manage and direct assigned functions relating to fiscal management, control and analysis.
-Develop, control and monitor assigned budgets or accounts.
-Train, supervise and evaluate personnel.
-Maintain accurate financial and statistical records.
-Prepare and analyze comprehensive accounting reports.
-Plan and organize work.
-Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
-Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
-Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
-Operate a personal computer and a financial computing system.
-Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
-Meet schedules and timelines.
-Work independently with little direction.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
Office environment.
Sitting for extended periods of time; hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations; seeing to read a variety of financial documents.
Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals.
November 08, 2004
Requirements / Qualifications
A NOTE Regarding Attachments: You MUST attach the required document types listed under the Documents section of this posting to move forward in your application. Please review the Frequently Asked Questions at the top of this posting and if you still have difficulties with your application, please contact the EdJoin Helpdesk at 888-900-8945 for assistance.
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LICENSES and OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or related field and/or five years of increasingly responsible experience in financial management.
- Valid California driver's license
DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS:
- Certificate Copy (Degree)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) dated within 18 months of application)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
A NOTE Regarding Attachments: You MUST attach the required document types listed under the Documents section of this posting to move forward in your application. Please review the Frequently Asked Questions at the top of this posting and if you still have difficulties with your application, please contact the EdJoin Helpdesk at 888-900-8945 for assistance.
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LICENSES and OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or related field and/or five years of increasingly responsible experience in financial management.
- Valid California driver's license
DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS:
- Certificate Copy (Degree)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) dated within 18 months of application)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
PLEASE CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
- Applications must be submitted using Edjoin.
- We do not accept: walk-in, faxed, or applications via mail
- ALL required documents must be scanned and attached in order to submit an online application.
- It is your responsibility to submit a complete application.
- Submitting an application does not guarantee any candidate an interview.
- Candidates are interviewed by appointment only.
- If you apply for more than one job, an application is required for EACH site/department.
- Incomplete applications will not be processed; there are no exceptions. Equal Opportunity Employer The Central Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. Employees of this County are required to comply with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Title VII, and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, and the ADA Act of 1990. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. Upon the job applicant providing notice to Central Unified School District, a reasonable accommodation will be provided to applicant so he/she may participate in the hiring process. Any offer is contingent upon fingerprint clearance, maintenance of all credentials and/or certificates necessary to perform the duties of the above entitled position, current medical verification that incumbent is free of active tuberculosis and/or physical examination clearance. Certain criminal charges may also impact any job offer. If you have any questions, please contact the HR DEPARTMENT (559) 274-4700.
Comments and Other Information
PLEASE CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
- Applications must be submitted using Edjoin.
- We do not accept: walk-in, faxed, or applications via mail
- ALL required documents must be scanned and attached in order to submit an online application.
- It is your responsibility to submit a complete application.
- Submitting an application does not guarantee any candidate an interview.
- Candidates are interviewed by appointment only.
- If you apply for more than one job, an application is required for EACH site/department.
- Incomplete applications will not be processed; there are no exceptions. Equal Opportunity Employer The Central Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. Employees of this County are required to comply with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Title VII, and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, and the ADA Act of 1990. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. Upon the job applicant providing notice to Central Unified School District, a reasonable accommodation will be provided to applicant so he/she may participate in the hiring process. Any offer is contingent upon fingerprint clearance, maintenance of all credentials and/or certificates necessary to perform the duties of the above entitled position, current medical verification that incumbent is free of active tuberculosis and/or physical examination clearance. Certain criminal charges may also impact any job offer. If you have any questions, please contact the HR DEPARTMENT (559) 274-4700.
Application Deadline
9/15/2025 3:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/9/2025
Contact
Rosa Romero
559-274-4700 10129
559-274-4700 10129
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$131,375.62 - $159,688.05 Annually
$131,375.62 - $159,688.05 Annually
Length of Work Year
School Year 2025-2026 / 8 hrs per day / Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. / Monday - Friday / 225 Duty Days
Employment Type
Full Time
CLASSIFIED (MSC) OPENING -
Director of Fiscal Services / Site: Fiscal Services / RFP9018 AB019
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