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Education Fiscal Services Consultant at California Department of Education Print Application Deadline 9/7/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 8/27/2026 Contact Lydia Delgado 916-445-9481 Number of Openings 2 Salary Pay Range $8,237 - 10,310 Monthly Length of Work Year 12 Employment Type Full Time Job Description /
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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 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.
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Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate. 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. Resume is required and must be included in application package.
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Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate. 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. Resume is required and must be included in application package. Comments and Other Information Hiring Unit Contact Information The name and contact information of the hiring unit contact person who will answer questions regarding the position or application process. Jarret Valverde JValverde@CDE.ca.gov
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(916) 323-6823 Comments and Other Information Hiring Unit Contact Information The name and contact information of the hiring unit contact person who will answer questions regarding the position or application process. Jarret Valverde JValverde@CDE.ca.gov
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