School Financial Systems and Services Manager
Apply NowCompany: Los Angeles County Office of Education
Location: Downey, CA 90242
Description:
Salary : $124,416.00 - $154,140.00 Annually
Location : Downey, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-LAC900
Department: Business Services
Division: School Financial Services
Opening Date: 03/04/2025
Closing Date: 3/19/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Bulletin
An equal opportunity employer fostering a workforce that embraces and reflects
the rich diversity of Los Angeles County
School Financial Systems and Services Manager$10368 to $12845 Monthly
Insurance:
Your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
To learn more, visit:
https://www.lacoe.edu
Online applications
must be submitted by:
3/19/2025
5:00 P.M. (Pacific)
Retirement:
PERS Defined Benefit Plan
Paid Time Off:
24 vacation, 15 holidays, and 12 illness days.
Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, and manages multiple service units responsible for the operations and maintenance of school financial systems and services functions such as human resources, payroll, credentialing, and retirement reporting provided to participating client school districts, charter schools, agencies, and community colleges of the Los Angeles County Office of Education.
The Well Qualified Candidate Will Possess the Following
Knowledge:
Experience: Five years of experience in the administration of automated business systems related to human resources, financial, payroll, payroll accounting, or retirement reporting, including two years of supervisory experience.
Additional Requirements: A valid California driver's license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to obtain transportation between job sites is required. Hybrid remote schedules may be available.
Selection ProcessCandidates who meet the minimum requirements above will be invited to participate in an examination that may consist of a technical interview.
Contact
For information about the examination process you may send an e-mail to
Celeste Arellano at arellano_celeste@lacoe.edu
For general inquiries please call 562.803.8360 (Mon- Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm)
For complete application information, please go to https://www.lacoe.edu/pc
LACOE Personnel Commission, 9300 Imperial Hwy, EC-Annex, Downey, CA 90242
Additional InformationPending PC Approval on March 20, 2025.
Minimum qualifications must be met by the close of filing date. For more information, please go to https://lacoe.edu/jobs/hr/classified. For additional information on our testing procedures, please visit Applicant Resources on our website. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive examination process. Candidates who pass all exam parts are ranked according to overall exam score and placed on an eligibility (hiring) list. Vacant positions are filled from the top three ranks. Eligibility lasts for 12 months; however, additional recruitment may occur under a separate bulletin with additional candidates being merged onto the eligibility list. Some positions that involve public contact may require bilingual proficiency for which selective certification may apply (Education Code 45277.5). In addition, the eligibility list resulting from this examination may be used to fill vacancies in related job classifications for which no eligibility list exists (Education Code 45272). Veterans' Credit may be awarded for entry jobs.
Reasonable accommodations in completing an application, testing, and employment are available to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request an accommodation, please call 562.803.8360 as early as possible.
This examination is authorized as Dual, open to the public and promotional for LACOE employees.
Recruitment ID: 25-LAC900
This announcement does not constitute an implied contract. Any part of this announcement is subject to change.
Based on full-time assignment:
01
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: Answer the following questions as truthfully and accurately as possible. You are not expected to answer at the highest level of each of these items to be qualified.
The application will be evaluated for minimum qualifications. Your responses to the supplemental questions below may also be used to determine your qualifications beyond the minimum qualification requirements for this classification in a training and experience (T&E) evaluation. Referring to your application/resume, listing "see resume", or incomplete responses will NOT qualify as a response to any question. Questions that are answered in this method will be considered INCOMPLETE and may result in DISQUALIFICATION.
You are required to answer ALL of the supplemental questions as truthfully and accurately as possible. Your responses to these questions are subject to verification and may be assessed in subsequent examination parts. All experience, education, training, and certification must be included in your application in order to be considered. Any sign of deliberate misinformation or intentional exaggeration will result in disqualification from this examination process and possible bar from future employment opportunities with the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE).
Select "Yes" if you have read, understood, and agree to the above statements.
Select "No" if you have read, understood, and DO NOT agree with the above statements and voluntarily withdraw your application for this position.
02
What is your highest level of education?Please Note: Proof of education will be required - you must attach a copy of your diploma or transcript for review. Degrees must be earned from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council for Higher Education. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
03
If you possess a bachelor's and/or a higher degree, please specify the major of study as listed on your diploma or transcript.If you do not possess a degree, please type "N/A".
04
How many years of experience do you have in the administration of automated business systems related to human resources, financial, payroll, payroll accounting, or retirement reporting?
05
Based on your response to the previous question, please describe your experience in the administration of automated business systems related to EACH of the following areas:1) Human resources and/or2) Financial3) Payroll and/or4) Payroll accounting and/or5) Retirement reportingBe sure to include:a) Your job title(s)b) Name of the organization(s)c) Job duties/responsibilities related to the job areas listed aboved) Systems usede) Length of employment where you gained the experienceIf you do not have experience in any of these areas, please type "N/A"Please do not reference your resume or application, (e.g. "see resume" or "see application").
06
How many years of experience do you possess in supervising staff in the administration of automated business systems related to human resources, financial, payroll, payroll accounting, or retirement reporting?
07
Based on your response to the previous question, please describe the breadth of your supervisory experience. Please include the following:a) the number of yearsb) the name of the organization(s)c) the job titles and functions of staff you supervisedd) the number of staff under your direct and indirect supervisione) the nature of supervisionPlease write "N/A" if you do not have experience in this area.
08
Do you possess a valid current driver's license?
Please note: Individuals with out of state driver's license are expected to obtain a California driver's license if selected for the position.
Required Question
Location : Downey, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-LAC900
Department: Business Services
Division: School Financial Services
Opening Date: 03/04/2025
Closing Date: 3/19/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Bulletin
An equal opportunity employer fostering a workforce that embraces and reflects
the rich diversity of Los Angeles County
School Financial Systems and Services Manager$10368 to $12845 Monthly
Insurance:
Your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
To learn more, visit:
https://www.lacoe.edu
Online applications
must be submitted by:
3/19/2025
5:00 P.M. (Pacific)
Retirement:
PERS Defined Benefit Plan
Paid Time Off:
24 vacation, 15 holidays, and 12 illness days.
Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, and manages multiple service units responsible for the operations and maintenance of school financial systems and services functions such as human resources, payroll, credentialing, and retirement reporting provided to participating client school districts, charter schools, agencies, and community colleges of the Los Angeles County Office of Education.
The Well Qualified Candidate Will Possess the Following
Knowledge:
- Federal, state, and local laws relating to school financial services processes and administration, including human resources, financial, payroll, credentialing, and retirement reporting
- Principles and practices of school financial services
- Concepts of systems integration and systems analysis
- Provisions of the California Administrative Code, Education Code, Government Code, and related state laws pertaining to certificated and classified employees
- Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other MS applications
- Fundamental concepts of employment laws, codes, and regulations, including EEO, FLSA, FMLA, and Cal/OSHA and applicable provisions of collective bargaining agreements
- Critical Thinking - Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
- Decision Making - Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
- Legal & Regulatory Navigation - Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
- Professional & Technical Expertise - Applying technical subject matter to the job
- Customer Focus - Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
- Relationship Building - Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
- Developing Others - Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
- Leadership - Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal
- Managing Performance - Ensuring superior individual and group performance
- Allocating Resources - Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational performance
- Leveraging Technology - Applying technology for improvements in organizational efficiency and effectiveness
- Managing Change - Addressing key factors that influence successful organizational change
- Organization Design & Structure - Establishing organizational structure and clarifying roles and responsibilities
- Project Management - Planning and tracking projects to ensure they are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives
- Cultural Proficiency - Modeling communications and interactions that respect and include all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions and cultures
Experience: Five years of experience in the administration of automated business systems related to human resources, financial, payroll, payroll accounting, or retirement reporting, including two years of supervisory experience.
Additional Requirements: A valid California driver's license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to obtain transportation between job sites is required. Hybrid remote schedules may be available.
Selection ProcessCandidates who meet the minimum requirements above will be invited to participate in an examination that may consist of a technical interview.
Contact
For information about the examination process you may send an e-mail to
Celeste Arellano at arellano_celeste@lacoe.edu
For general inquiries please call 562.803.8360 (Mon- Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm)
For complete application information, please go to https://www.lacoe.edu/pc
LACOE Personnel Commission, 9300 Imperial Hwy, EC-Annex, Downey, CA 90242
Additional InformationPending PC Approval on March 20, 2025.
Minimum qualifications must be met by the close of filing date. For more information, please go to https://lacoe.edu/jobs/hr/classified. For additional information on our testing procedures, please visit Applicant Resources on our website. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive examination process. Candidates who pass all exam parts are ranked according to overall exam score and placed on an eligibility (hiring) list. Vacant positions are filled from the top three ranks. Eligibility lasts for 12 months; however, additional recruitment may occur under a separate bulletin with additional candidates being merged onto the eligibility list. Some positions that involve public contact may require bilingual proficiency for which selective certification may apply (Education Code 45277.5). In addition, the eligibility list resulting from this examination may be used to fill vacancies in related job classifications for which no eligibility list exists (Education Code 45272). Veterans' Credit may be awarded for entry jobs.
Reasonable accommodations in completing an application, testing, and employment are available to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request an accommodation, please call 562.803.8360 as early as possible.
This examination is authorized as Dual, open to the public and promotional for LACOE employees.
Recruitment ID: 25-LAC900
This announcement does not constitute an implied contract. Any part of this announcement is subject to change.
Based on full-time assignment:
- Although new employees usually begin at the first salary step, advanced salary step placement may be requested
- 24 vacation days per year
- 15 paid holidays per year
- 12 paid sick days annually
- Insurance includes health, medical, dental, vision and group life
- Retirement CALPERS combined with Social Security, and pre-tax retirement savings account options
01
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: Answer the following questions as truthfully and accurately as possible. You are not expected to answer at the highest level of each of these items to be qualified.
The application will be evaluated for minimum qualifications. Your responses to the supplemental questions below may also be used to determine your qualifications beyond the minimum qualification requirements for this classification in a training and experience (T&E) evaluation. Referring to your application/resume, listing "see resume", or incomplete responses will NOT qualify as a response to any question. Questions that are answered in this method will be considered INCOMPLETE and may result in DISQUALIFICATION.
You are required to answer ALL of the supplemental questions as truthfully and accurately as possible. Your responses to these questions are subject to verification and may be assessed in subsequent examination parts. All experience, education, training, and certification must be included in your application in order to be considered. Any sign of deliberate misinformation or intentional exaggeration will result in disqualification from this examination process and possible bar from future employment opportunities with the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE).
Select "Yes" if you have read, understood, and agree to the above statements.
Select "No" if you have read, understood, and DO NOT agree with the above statements and voluntarily withdraw your application for this position.
- Yes
- No
02
What is your highest level of education?Please Note: Proof of education will be required - you must attach a copy of your diploma or transcript for review. Degrees must be earned from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council for Higher Education. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
- No education
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Some college coursework but no degree
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
03
If you possess a bachelor's and/or a higher degree, please specify the major of study as listed on your diploma or transcript.If you do not possess a degree, please type "N/A".
04
How many years of experience do you have in the administration of automated business systems related to human resources, financial, payroll, payroll accounting, or retirement reporting?
- I do not have experience in these areas
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year but less than 2 years
- 2 years but less than 3 years
- 3 years but less than 4 years
- 4 years but less than 5 years
- 5 or more years
05
Based on your response to the previous question, please describe your experience in the administration of automated business systems related to EACH of the following areas:1) Human resources and/or2) Financial3) Payroll and/or4) Payroll accounting and/or5) Retirement reportingBe sure to include:a) Your job title(s)b) Name of the organization(s)c) Job duties/responsibilities related to the job areas listed aboved) Systems usede) Length of employment where you gained the experienceIf you do not have experience in any of these areas, please type "N/A"Please do not reference your resume or application, (e.g. "see resume" or "see application").
06
How many years of experience do you possess in supervising staff in the administration of automated business systems related to human resources, financial, payroll, payroll accounting, or retirement reporting?
- No experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year but less than 2 years
- 2 or more years
07
Based on your response to the previous question, please describe the breadth of your supervisory experience. Please include the following:a) the number of yearsb) the name of the organization(s)c) the job titles and functions of staff you supervisedd) the number of staff under your direct and indirect supervisione) the nature of supervisionPlease write "N/A" if you do not have experience in this area.
08
Do you possess a valid current driver's license?
Please note: Individuals with out of state driver's license are expected to obtain a California driver's license if selected for the position.
- Yes
- No
Required Question