About the Employer
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County's most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students.
In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment.
OCDE's vision is that "Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success." Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.
Job Summary
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.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
• 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.
There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application.
1. Describe a specific instance where you identified and implemented a solution to streamline a complex process in a financial systems environment. What was the process, what challenges did you face, and what was the impact of your solution?
2. Detail your technical experience in supporting financial system functions (e.g., budgeting, accounting, payroll, HR). Include specific ERP systems and reporting tools you have used, your role in supporting each, and any customizations or integrations you managed to meet user needs.
3. Describe your approach to managing a team with varied roles and levels of responsibility that supports a financial system used by multiple departments or clients. How do you ensure each team member is aligned, productive, and responsive to user needs?
Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodations in the application process, please inform us.
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual's identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
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