Chief Financial Officer
ABOUT THE POSITION
Under the direct supervision of the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) Superintendent of Schools or Deputy Superintendent, the position of Chief Financial Officer is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, directing, and administering services for LACOE. This position provides executive leadership to the Business Services Divisions of the county office of education, including the internal and external business, as well as the financial oversight of the county office and the related mandated and elective services provided to Los Angeles County school districts, community college districts, and charter schools. To view the full job description, click here.
ABOUT LACOE
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. Our community spans urban, suburban, and rural areas, reflecting the full spectrum of California’s cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic diversity. LACOE provides direct educational services to vulnerable student populations, including those in juvenile court schools, alternative education programs, and Head Start. We are deeply committed to equity, innovation, and whole-child supports. Our role includes providing fiscal oversight, professional development, policy guidance, and operational services to school districts. Collaboration with educators, families, and community partners is central to our approach. LACOE is a hub for driving countywide initiatives that strengthen public education and improve outcomes for all students. To learn more about LACOE, click here.
LACOE has a General Fund budget of $734 million.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Five years of management experience in school administration, business, or finance, including either two years at the highest level of a business or fiscal function in a California school district, community college district, county office of education, state department of education, or related public institution or three years in a non-California school district, community college district, county office of education, state department of education, or related public institution.
Education: A bachelor's degree with advanced coursework in management, business administration, public administration, education administration, accounting, finance, or other fields closely related to the job requirements of this classification from an institution of higher learning 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.
Equivalency Provision: A master's degree in school management, business, administration, or closely related field may substitute for one year of required general management experience in school administration, business, or finance. A doctorate in school management, business, administration, or closely related field may substitute for two years of required general management experience in school administration, business, or finance.
SALARY
The salary range for this senior management position is $220,728 to $273,444. In addition to this salary, a generous benefits package is offered.
Los Angeles County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.