Senior Financial Analyst - External

About the Employer

The Merced County Office of Education assists Merced County's 20 school districts through support and oversight of curriculum and instruction, alternative education, business services, early education, technology, migrant education, special education, and teacher credentialing. MCOE is led by the elected Merced County Superintendent of Schools and governed by the Merced County Board of Education. While serving as a focal point to facilitate local school/government/community partnerships, MCOE is responsible for the fiscal oversight of each school district in Merced County, hears appeals for student expulsion hearings and interdistrict transfers and operates Green Meadows Outdoor School.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Consults with Local Education Agency (LEA) decision-making staff on financial performance matters that include compliance with accounting standards, budget controls, staffing and position control, and financial proposals for special funds and assignments. Advises and assists site-based management and other program administrators on various budget-related aspects such as cost-of-service, and financial decision-making. May supervise, train and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.

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Requirements / Qualifications

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS: The following information must be received before the deadline date in order for your application to be considered for this position: 1) a completed Ed-Join on-line application form 2) brief resume 3) three (3) recent letters of recommendation (SIGNED and DATED within the last 18 months) 4) copy of transcripts or degree 5) any related certifications If unable to attach required documents with your application, you may contact EDJOIN HELP DESK at 1-888-900-8945, Monday-Friday from 8 AM - 5 PM Upon hire, must provide: TB clearance Official Transcripts DMV H6 printout Proof of auto insurance

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The position requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business administration and 3 years of increasingly responsible experience in budgeting, fund accounting, financial reporting, and auditing, including of 1 year in a leadership capacity over budget development, preferred.

Comments and Other Information

IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate's eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.

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