Education Fiscal Services Consultant

Job Posting: EDUCATION FISCAL SERVICES CONSULTANT

Department of Education

JC-530218 - EDUCATION FISCAL SERVICES CONSULTANT

$8,237.00 - $10,310.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/8/2026

Do you want to be part of an outstanding team that supports the state's 2,000+ local educational agencies in providing a world‑class education to all of California's students? Are you passionate about problem solving and data accuracy to fund California schools? If you are interested in working in an exciting environment surrounded by a team of enthusiastic and self‑motivated people, then look no further!

The School Fiscal Services Division (SFSD) of the California Department of Education (CDE) is the right team for you. SFSD core values include Teamwork, Integrity, Customer Service, and Continuous Improvement.

Under the direction of the Administrator of the Fiscal Oversight and Support Office, this position works with county offices of education (COEs) to ensure their financial solvency, as well as that of the school districts within their jurisdiction. The position advises and assists local educational agencies (LEAs) in strengthening and improving their fiscal management practices; works closely with high‑level school district and COE administrators in addressing and resolving both policy and technical issues affecting the business and financial services of educational agencies;

and develops comparative data to identify potential financial difficulties and assist COEs and school districts with local decision‑making. The incumbent is considered an expert in education accounting, budgeting, and policies/procedures.

Responsibility for ensuring the financial solvency of COEs and school districts in single‑district counties. This includes conducting a process of in‑depth monitoring, annually approving/disapproving annual budgets and interim reports, recommending financial recovery plans and providing assistance as needed, reviewing annual audit reports, and researching and analyzing financial and demographic trends.

Identify fiscal requirements, develop and update maintenance of effort reports, meet and consult with CDE and LEA staff to develop policies, procedures, and report forms, and work with LEAs to implement the requirements.

Two positions are available:
Position Control Numbers (PCN) 0410 and 3245. While both positions perform similar duties, PCN 0410 places a greater emphasis on supporting fiscally distressed LEAs.

Personal Leave Program 2025:
Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary range(s) shown on this job posting does not reflect the salary reduction.

TELEWORK OPTION
HYBRID
This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for eligible applicants residing in California. Currently, the hybrid telework schedule includes working remotely and working a minimum of two days per week in the office.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• EDUCATION FISCAL SERVICES CONSULTANT
• EDUCATION FISCAL SERVICES ASSISTANT

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have LIST or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Knowledge of school administration practices, school district business practices, financial management, current practices and procedures for the preparation of school budgets,…