Employment Resource Center - Current Opportunity

The Los Angeles County Office of Education is seeking an experienced strategic fiscal leader to serve as the Director, Accounting & Budget Development. LACOE is the largest regional educational agency in the nation, serving 80 school districts and over 1.3 million students across a diverse and dynamic region.

The Director, Accounting and Budget Development plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the personnel and activities of the Accounting and Budget Development Division; oversees the accounting operations of the organization, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulations; ensures that budget processes reflect prevailing best practices and are utilized as a strategic tool to drive organizational performance.

Requirements

Education: A bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or other field closely related to the job requirements of this classification from an institution of higher recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Experience: Six years of management experience in governmental accounting, budget, and/or finance, including three years in a supervisory capacity.

Additional Requirements: A valid CPA license and relevant experience related to the experience requirements within a school district or county office of education is preferred. A valid driver’s license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to obtain transportation between job sites is required.

Apply by: March 23, 2026 5:00 p.m.