Deputy Chief Financial Officer

SALARY DETAILS

APPLICATION FILING DATES

March 11, 2025

• Open until our hiring needs are met.

INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

LAUSD EMPLOYEES: Please be advised that all LAUSD employees must sign in to the GlobalProtect Virtual Private Network (VPN) in order to submit an application from an external network outside of an LAUSD location. For assistance with installing the GlobalProtect Virtual Private Network, please contact Information Technology Services at (213) 443-1300 or (213) 241-5200.

THIS RECRUITMENT

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer anticipates hiring a DEPUTY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER who will assist the Chief Financial Officer by planning, organizing, assigning, directing, and reviewing the financial services functions of the District.

This position will report to the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. There is one full-time, 12-month assignment (A-Basis) position, and it is housed in downtown Los Angeles. central LAUSD office at 333 South Beaudry Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90017.

PLEASE NOTE: This critical position must be filled by an individual who possesses considerable experience directing and reviewing the administration of financial activities through lower-level administrators and staff engaged in: presenting reports in public meetings of a governing board, such as a board of education, commission, or board of directors.

ABOUT THE DEPUTY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

The successful candidate for this career opportunity will understand the unique responsibility of this executive position and have the willingness to roll up their sleeves to understand and improve systems and processes. An incumbent in this role must possess public sector financial knowledge, managerial skills, and commitment to public education to improve the productivity of the business divisions and positively impact the lives of the students and educators of Los Angeles Unified School District.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Experience developing, managing and evaluating staff to ensure the highest level of professional integrity in the delivery of all District financial services;
• Excellent executive-level financial planning, analytical and problem-solving skills to work on behalf of the District to assist the Chief Financial Officer in the preparation of sound financial and action plans that further the educational mission of the District;
• The ability to articulate complex financial information and concepts to a variety of internal and external audiences;
• Experience developing, managing and evaluating staff to ensure the highest level of professional integrity in the delivery of all District financial services;
• Awareness and engagement in the broader public and school finance industry represented by involvement in professional organizations that track the economic, political, legislative, social and competitive forces and trends that affect the public school finance field;
• Professional resiliency and the ability to maintain his/her composure, relationships, and thrive in a "high-demand" complex work environment that often experiences unexpected shifts in priorities;
• Experience working and maintaining positive, effective communication with the public, colleagues and community members within an urban setting with diverse economic, multi-cultural and multi-lingual constituencies;
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills are vital for reaching out, listening, and building confidence, trust, and consensus related to the delivery of sound and trusted financial information and recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally in both written and oral presentations to individuals and groups.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The Deputy Chief Financial Officer assists in managing the financial services of the District, and participates in the planning and implementation of policies and programs, and acts as the Chief, as required.

Typical duties for this position include:

• Directing and reviewing the administration of financial activities through lower-level administrators and staff engaged in:
  • The preparation, administration, and control of the annual General Fund budget and all special fund budgets and preparation of all student enrollment and attendance reports required by the State
  • Assistance of school and local district staffs in budget development and administration, including maintenance of financial and position records and controls, and functional supervision over financial management of student-body activities in all schools
  • Centralized accounting for expenditures and property, expenditure forecasting, cash-flow management, investment of surplus funds, maintenance of official accounting records, and related functions
  • Maintenance of job-cost and stores inventory records, payment of non-salary obligations, and related functions
  • Payment of and accounting for salary disbursements
• Participating with other administrators in the formulation of District policies and plans and advising District administrators and others of the financial, procedural, and related implications of programs and proposed changes in laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Participating in collective bargaining negotiations and advising Board Members and administrative staff regarding financially related issues.
• Directing, reviewing, and participating in the analysis of laws, rules, regulations, opinions, and decisions that affect the financial activities of the District.
• Directing lower-level managers in the efficient and effective execution of District internal control processes and advising on process improvement.
• Conferring with representatives of private firms, other governmental agencies, legal authorities, and the public in regard to matters affecting financial services.
• Conferring with and serving as liaison with internal and external stakeholders in District financial activities, including principals, local district superintendents, bond analysts, state, county, and municipal representatives, legal authorities, the business community, and the public.
• Chief architect of the debt management and treasury function for the District’s capital program, the related debt portfolio, and all short-term debt issuance; maintains appropriate records and detailed databases on the District’s debt; handles processing of debt service payments; establishes debt management practices, post-issuance compliance, continuing disclosure, and other necessary actions in order to fulfill the issuer’s responsibilities at all levels.

Please Note: This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities of this position. For a comprehensive list of duties performed, please refer to the class description via our website: https://bit.ly/3Xf5x9n

BENEFITS

Insurance: We offer a choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for you and your family.

Retirement: Employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).

Vacation: 24 days of paid vacation each year.

Paid Holidays: 13 paid days off each year.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably with a major in business, accounting, or a related field. An advanced degree in business administration, accounting, public administration, or a related field is highly desirable.

EXPERIENCE:

Six years of executive or administrative experience with financial management responsibilities in a public or private organization that includes multiple business functions. Significant experience with public sector financial issues is required.

Experience in presenting reports in public meetings of a governing board, such as a board of education, commission, or board of directors, is desirable.

SPECIAL:

A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation.

SPECIAL NOTES:

1. An employee in this class may be subject to the reporting requirements of the District’s Conflict of Interest Code.

PLEASE NOTE: All entrance requirements must be met by the end of the filing period in order to move forward with the assessment process.  To verify the education requirement, transcripts, diplomas, and/or certifications must be presented at the time applications are screened. As such, please be sure to upload it as an attachment to your candidate profile. Candidates who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Please be sure to request a DETAILED report. For a list of approved evaluation organizations, visit: https://www.lausd.org/Page/7876

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you believe that you have what it takes to be successful and thrive in this position, we would like to know more about you. Interested applicants, please apply through our online application system. Once you have logged into our application system, attach and submit your resume.

VERY IMPORTANT:

Your resume is a CRITICAL component in our application process, as it will become part of the next step in our process. Please ensure that your resume clearly indicates the extent of your professional experience and expertise as it relates to this position by describing in detail your experience, education, and training that most closely relate to the Director of Finance Policy. Additionally, you should indicate how your background and your skill set match that described for our successful candidate, as only those candidates who most closely match our description of a successful candidate will be invited to move forward in this selection process. 

Once you submit your application, you should receive an email message confirming that you successfully submitted your application. If you DO NOT receive this message on the same day you apply, it is likely that you did not submit your application. If you have any questions please contact Brittany Goins at brittany.goins@lausd.net.

DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION?

Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net to find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: https://careers.lausd.org/pc. The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.

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ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION

As this is a Senior Management recruitment, successful candidates are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list in alphabetic name order. Hiring departments may make job offers to anyone on the Eligibility List. Eligibility Lists are typically active for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this selection process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications. The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information. The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685. 

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