Executive Director, District Business & Advisory Services

Executive Director, District Business & Advisory Services at Alameda County Office Of Education Print Application Deadline 5/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Date Posted 4/30/2026 Contact Aaliyah Mohammed 5106704289 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $15,566.24 - $18,532.84 Monthly Add'l Salary Info (7 Steps/Range 270, MGMT) Length of Work Year 261 Employment Type Full Time FTE 1.0 Immediate Supervisor Shirene Moreira, Chief of District Business & Advisory Services Recruiter Sherry Causey Benefits Health stipend up to $1,000 a month or $500 cash-in-lieu option, District paid dental, Master's & above/education stipend up to $208.33 a month, 27 vacation days, 13 sick days and 13 holidays a year. About the Employer The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) leads with a student-centered vision, innovating in the classroom and building safe and supportive community schools. We collaborate and partner with local, county, and state agencies to address challenges students face. We are looking for individuals who can enact our vision: equipping the most vulnerable students and those who serve them with the tools to thrive. Join our team as we reimagine services to more holistically support students and erase the predetermination of failure for children, especially Alameda County's most marginalized youth. Job Summary Job Summary This position is located within the District Business & Advisory Services Department and reports to the Chief of District Business & Advisory Services. The Executive Director will oversee

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2756-mandated County Office of Education (COE) responsibilities, ensure audit compliance, and lead the development and delivery of ongoing district fiscal support trainings. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications

THE POSITION

The Executive Director oversees fiscal operations and compliance for school districts and educational agencies within the County. They assist in managing the operations of District Business and Advisory Services to meet state and federal compliance requirements. This role provides expert leadership in budgeting, financial reporting, accounting standards, and legislative compliance. The Executive Director works with local education agencies (LEAs) to ensure financial solvency, regulatory compliance, and alignment with the County's mission of promoting equitable educational opportunities. Additionally, they collaborate with leaders on the development and implementation of Business Services mentor and training programs, facilitate training and provide strategic guidance to improve financial management practices across stakeholders. This job reports to the Assigned Administrator.

LOCATION

313 W. Winton Ave. Hayward, CA 94544

TYPICAL DUTIES:

Lead the development, training, and implementation of innovative financial procedures, practices, strategies and tools to enhance efficiency and productivity in business operations for both internal and external personnel. Direct the overall delivery of external business services, including budget development, fiscal oversight, and compliance reporting for LEAs. Monitor and ensure adherence to

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compliance requirements, including school district budgets, audit reports, financial statements, and collective bargaining agreements. Provide fiscal technical training and assistance to Local Educational agencies on accounting standards, budget development, financial reporting, reconciliations, audit findings, and internal controls. Create mechanisms to memorialize best practices, both to make resources widely and easily available and for systemwide documentation.

SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor's degree in a job-related area preferred.

Experience:

Eight (8) years of experience working in a school district or educational institution, with increasing levels of responsibility in District General Ledger management, accounting, and payroll and/or operations. Knowledge of the ESCAPE Financial System is strongly desired. Three (3) years of management experience required. SACS financial reporting experience required.

Equivalency:

A combination of education and job-related experience equivalent to the above qualifications.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

The EDJOIN Online Application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Incomplete or late EDJOIN Online Applications will not be accepted.

THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE DESIRED

Completed EDJOIN Online Application, Resume and Cover Letter.

APPLICATION SCREENING & EXAMINATION PROCESS

A review of the candidates' EDJOIN Online Applications to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who complete the EDJOIN Online Application and who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. Those invited to participate will be notified via email of the date, time, and place of the examinations. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. Letter of Introduction Resume Requirements / Qualifications

THE POSITION

The Executive Director oversees fiscal operations and compliance for school districts and educational agencies within the County. They assist in managing the operations of District Business and Advisory Services to meet state and federal compliance requirements. This role provides expert leadership in budgeting, financial reporting, accounting standards, and legislative compliance. The Executive Director works with local education agencies (LEAs) to ensure financial solvency, regulatory compliance, and alignment with the County's mission of promoting equitable educational opportunities. Additionally, they collaborate with leaders on the development and implementation of Business Services mentor and training programs, facilitate training and provide strategic guidance to improve financial management practices across stakeholders. This job reports to the Assigned Administrator.

LOCATION

313 W. Winton Ave. Hayward, CA 94544

TYPICAL DUTIES:

Lead the development, training, and implementation of innovative financial procedures, practices, strategies and tools to enhance efficiency and productivity in business operations for both internal and external personnel. Direct the overall delivery of external business services, including budget development, fiscal oversight, and compliance reporting for LEAs. Monitor and ensure adherence to

AB1200/AB2756

compliance requirements, including school district budgets, audit reports, financial statements, and collective bargaining agreements. Provide fiscal technical training and assistance to Local Educational agencies on accounting standards, budget development, financial reporting, reconciliations, audit findings, and internal controls. Create mechanisms to memorialize best practices, both to make resources widely and easily available and for systemwide documentation.

SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor's degree in a job-related area preferred.

Experience:

Eight (8) years of experience working in a school district or educational institution, with increasing levels of responsibility in District General Ledger management, accounting, and payroll and/or operations. Knowledge of the ESCAPE Financial System is strongly desired. Three (3) years of management experience required. SACS financial reporting experience required.

Equivalency:

A combination of education and job-related experience equivalent to the above qualifications.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

The EDJOIN Online Application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Incomplete or late EDJOIN Online Applications will not be accepted.

THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE DESIRED

Completed EDJOIN Online Application, Resume and Cover Letter.

APPLICATION SCREENING & EXAMINATION PROCESS

A review of the candidates' EDJOIN Online Applications to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who complete the EDJOIN Online Application and who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. Those invited to participate will be notified via email of the date, time, and place of the examinations. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. Letter of Introduction Resume Comments and Other Information

THE PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS

1. Application Review…………………………………………………………..…………..........

PASS/FAIL 2.

Supplemental Questionnaire……………………………………………………….…

PASS/FAIL

(TBD) 3. Technical Oral Interview

• ………………….….................................................Weighted 100% (5/28) 4. Final Interview
• ………………….…............................................................................................(6/3)
• This eligibility list is valid for 6 months.

Comments and Other Information

THE PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS

1. Application Review…………………………………………………………..…………..........

PASS/FAIL 2.

Supplemental Questionnaire……………………………………………………….…

PASS/FAIL

(TBD) 3. Technical Oral Interview

• ………………….….................................................Weighted 100% (5/28) 4. Final Interview
• ………………….…............................................................................................(6/3)
• This eligibility list is valid for 6 months.

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