Education Fiscal Services Consultant

Position: EDUCATION FISCAL SERVICES CONSULTANT
Job Description and Duties

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.

Duties include but are not limited to:

* 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.

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.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

TELEWORK OPTION

HYBRID

This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for eligible applicants residing in California. A hybrid telework schedule includes working remotely and working a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the

Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

* EDUCATION FISCAL SERVICES CONSULTANT

* EDUCATION FISCAL SERVICES ASSISTANT

Additional Documents

* Job Application Package Checklist

* Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-509062

Position #(s):

-079

Working Title:

EDUCATION FISCAL SERVICES CONSULTANT

Classification:

EDUCATION FISCAL SERVICES CONSULTANT

$8,237.00 - $10,310.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider:

EDUCATION FISCAL SERVICES ASSISTANT

$5,912.00 - $7,396.00 A

$7,138.00 - $8,934.00 B

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

School Fiscal Services Division

Department Information

The California Department of Education (CDE) oversees the state's diverse and dynamic public school system, which is responsible for the education of more than six million children and young adults in more than 10,000 schools with 295,000 teachers. The CDE and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction are responsible for enforcing education law and regulations; and for continuing to reform and improve public elementary school programs, secondary school programs, adult education, some preschool programs, and childcare programs.

The CDE's mission is to provide a world-class education for all students, from early childhood to adulthood. The CDE serves our state by innovating and collaborating with educators, schools, parents, and community partners, preparing students to live, work, and thrive in a highly connected world.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 3/5/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP…