Head Start Delegate Fiscal Lead

An equal opportunity employer fostering a workforce that embraces and reflects the rich diversity of Los Angeles County.

$10,605 - $13,137 Monthly

• Insurance:
  Your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• Retirement: PERS Defined Benefit Plan
• Paid Time Off: 24 vacation, 15 holidays, and 12 illness days

Online applications must be submitted by: 3/9/2026 11:59 PM (Pacific)

The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) is seeking qualified individuals with a strong background in financial management to oversee grant compliance and serve as the primary strategic link between our administration and partner agencies. Under administrative direction, monitors, assesses, and advises on the allowable and optimal utilization of grant funds allotted to delegate agencies or partner agencies for the delivery of Head Start and/or other early learning services to families and communities under the guidelines and mandates of the grant;

provides review of overall financial management systems and fiscal support for assigned agencies; assesses training needs and builds organization capacity; serves as the primary fiscal lead between the grantee administration and partner agencies.

Under administrative direction, monitors, assesses, and advises on the allowable and optimal utilization of grant funds allotted to delegate agencies or partner agencies for the delivery of Head Start and/or other early learning services to families and communities under the guidelines and mandates of the grant; provides review of overall financial management systems and fiscal support for assigned agencies; assesses training needs and builds organization capacity;

serves as the primary fiscal lead between the grantee administration and partner agencies.

• Principles and practices of financial management including internal controls, accounting, auditing, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and related regulatory standards articulated by the Office of Head Start, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), AICPA, California Department of Education (CDE), OMB, and GASB
• Methods of financial, managerial, and trends analysis for making informed data driven decisions
• Business operations and administrative practices, including principles and practices of human resources management, process and project management, procurement, and contract administration
• Organizational design, assessment, development, and needs analysis
• Principles of instructional design
• Applicable laws, codes, and regulations, including fiscal laws for both public and non-profit organizations, federal and state program regulations and policies that apply to the management and administration of categorical and discretionary programs, including Head Start/Early Head Start and State Preschool programs

• Analyzing & Interpreting Data – Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative and/or qualitative data
• Critical Thinking – Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Decision Making – Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation – Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Fact Finding – Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question
• Action & Results Focus – Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
• Attention to Detail – Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Self-Management – Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
• Writing – Communicating effectively in writing
• Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
• Handling Conflict – Managing interpersonally strained situations
• Oral Communication – Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Presentation Skill – Formally delivering information to groups
• Involving Others – Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes
• Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Business Process Analysis – Defining, assessing, and…