About the position
The Business Services Division delivers services to support the educational programs of Orange County school districts, partnering agencies and the business community it serves. The division provides technical, advisory, and management support services to twenty-eight K-12 school districts, four community college districts, four regional occupational programs, as well as other federal, state and county agencies in matters relating to financial accounting and budgeting, administrative systems (software), attendance reporting, district boundary changes, elections, Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) support and oversight, Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) calculations, review of district audit reports, tax apportionment's, and vendor payment audits. OCDE is seeking a knowledgeable and dedicated individual to serve as Manager, District Systems Support (Finance). The selected individual will lead teams responsible for application support services provided to Orange County school districts as well as the Orange County Department of Education. Application services include district financial related services and decision support systems. This position will evaluate application systems, coordinate implementations, provide management assistance, and analyze processes and services for school districts, community colleges, and the county office. The Manager, District Systems Support (Finance) will provide consultation regarding the use and application of information systems. They will select, train, supervise, and evaluate assigned personnel. Other responsibilities will include strategic planning, identify resource needs, establish schedules, and methods for providing specialized services. Assist in the design, planning, and implementation of large-scale financial applications or systems. The person selected will also, coordinate/facilitate district advisory meetings and make presentations to district staff. This role requires full-time, on-site presence.
Responsibilities
- Lead teams responsible for application support services provided to Orange County school districts and the Orange County Department of Education.
- Evaluate application systems and coordinate implementations.
- Provide management assistance and analyze processes and services for school districts, community colleges, and the county office.
- Provide consultation regarding the use and application of information systems.
- Select, train, supervise, and evaluate assigned personnel.
- Conduct strategic planning and identify resource needs.
- Establish schedules and methods for providing specialized services.
- Assist in the design, planning, and implementation of large-scale financial applications or systems.
- Coordinate/facilitate district advisory meetings and make presentations to district staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, business, public administration, information systems, or a related field.
- Five (5) years of responsible professional experience in application support within the area of finance.
