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Education Fiscal Services Consultant/Assistant PC 2050
Career Insights for Fiscal / Budget Director (Public Sector)
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What they do
A Fiscal Director or Budget Director manages the budget and finance department of government agencies or cities. They manage the operations of the budget and finance department; including leading analysts and staff. They review and make recommendations on budget requests and options in terms of policy, programs and objectives for the agency or city while ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, regulations and statutes. They are responsible for the accumulation of data to support the development of financial analysis and budgeting, including the preparation of quarterly, monthly and annual financial performance measures.
$239,562 / year median in California
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Education Fiscal Services Consultant/Assistant PC 2050 at California Department of Education Print Application Deadline 9/8/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 8/28/2026 Contact Lydia Delgado 916-445-9481 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $8,237
- 10,310 Monthly Length of Work Year 12 Employment Type Full Time Job Description /
Essential Elements:
Print 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 direction of the Financial Accountability and Information Services (FAIS) Unit Administrator, this position facilitates transparency and accountability by informing the public and the Legislature of the impacts of the state budget on the pay and benefits of the education workforce through the implementation of the School Employees Salary and Benefits Data Collection (SESBDC), data analysis and preparation of reports to the Legislature. The incumbent participates in the monitoring of financial solvency of California's transitional kindergarten through grade twelve local educational agencies (LEAs) to complement annual statewide reporting and analysis of changes in the compensation levels, state funding levels, overall economic conditions, and related impacts on the fiscal health and stability of the LEAs. Specifically, the incumbent:- Leads the analysis of the annual data and changes in certificated and classified salary schedules over time, and the development of annual legislative reports. Additionally, the incumbent responds to state agency, legislative, and public inquiries regarding data collected through the SESBDC.
- Ensures that business requirements for the SESBDC are in compliance with statutes and regulations and alignment with education industry practices.
- Monitors financial solvency of county offices of education and school districts in single-district counties by annually approving/disapproving annual budgets and interim reports, and public disclosure documents of the proposed collective bargaining agreements, reviewing annual audit reports, and researching and analyzing financial and demographic trends.
Requirements / Qualifications
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of school administration practices, school district business practices, financial management, current practices and procedures for the preparation of school budgets, accounts, and records; principles of governmental fund accounting, education program cost accounting, interim financial status reports and year-end expenditure reports; public school law and finance; automated financial management systems and software applications; and general knowledge of other areas of LEA operations. Ability to interpret data, solve administrative and fiscal problems, and speak and write effectively; establish and maintain cooperative relations with local, state, and federal officials and agencies.REQUIRED APPLICATION PACKAGE DOCUMENTS
- Std. 678 State of CA-Examination/Employment Application
- Resume Requirements / Qualifications
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of school administration practices, school district business practices, financial management, current practices and procedures for the preparation of school budgets, accounts, and records; principles of governmental fund accounting, education program cost accounting, interim financial status reports and year-end expenditure reports; public school law and finance; automated financial management systems and software applications; and general knowledge of other areas of LEA operations. Ability to interpret data, solve administrative and fiscal problems, and speak and write effectively; establish and maintain cooperative relations with local, state, and federal officials and agencies.REQUIRED APPLICATION PACKAGE DOCUMENTS
- Std. 678 State of CA-Examination/Employment Application
- Resume Comments and Other Information