Executive Director of Fiscal Services

Job Overview

The Person nel Commission announces an OPEN and PROMOTIONAL recruitment. This recruitment will result in the establishment of one integrated eligibility list. Promotional candidates will have seniority points added to final passing scores (.25 of a point for every year of classified service up to a maximum of 5 points). This list will be used to fill current and future vacancies and will be active for one year or until canceled.

There is currently ONE position open in the Fiscal Services Department.

Under the direction of the Associate Superintendent, Business Services, the successful candidate will develop and maintain the District budget; oversee the accounting and financial reporting procedures of the District to ensure fiscal compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and requirements; prepare financial projections and reports to assist with District planning; oversee the work of the Fiscal Services Department; and provide financial oversight for all District programs, services, and activities.

• Develop and maintain the District budget.
• Oversee accounting and financial reporting procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Prepare financial projections and reports to assist with District planning.
• Oversee the work of the Fiscal Services Department.
• Provide financial oversight for all District programs, services, and activities.

• Knowledge of applicable sections of State Education Code and other applicable laws of finance and funding in public schools.
• Organizational development and strategic planning experience.
• Experience with modern accounting, governmental fund accounting, payroll, and student attendance records.
• Fiscal and budgetary control, principles, practices, procedures, and methods.
• Financial analysis and research techniques.
• Principles and practices of supervision and training.
• Principles and practices of electronic systems pertinent to financial transactions and reporting.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Ability to plan, organize, direct, and administer an integrated and effective school district accounting program.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise financial reports and analysis.
• Experience developing and maintaining complex accounting systems and records.
• Analytical problem‑solving skills and ability to identify effective solutions.
• Ability to analyze and interpret budget data and perform long‑range budget planning.
• Ability to read, understand, interpret, apply, and explain technical manuals, legal codes, and administrative policies, reports, and directives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience training, supervising, and evaluating personnel.
• Ability to work independently and meet schedules and timelines.
• Ability to understand, carry out, and give oral and written instructions.
• Experience directing the maintenance of a variety of records, files, and reports related to fiscal services operations.
• Computer proficiency and ability to operate assigned office equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Oceanside Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. OUSD policy prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.