Accounting Manager
Job Title: Accounting Manager
Salary: $112,100 – $138,800 annually
About the Role:
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is looking for an Accounting Manager to direct the day-to-day activities of multiple specialized sections within the Accounting and Disbursements Division and to oversee central accounting records and controls over financial transactions of the District.
The Division of Accounting and Disbursements is a talented and highly committed team, dedicated to providing excellent customer service and fulfilling the fiduciary responsibility to ensure that public funds for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) are properly disbursed, accounted for, and reported.
The ideal candidate will possess the ability to lead a team of head accountants, accounting professionals, and clerical employees, make recommendations for improvements, and manage the deployment of business process changes. The ideal candidate ensures that clear, challenging and attainable project goals are met, and necessary technical skill sets exists among staff. Strong communication skills to build relationships with stakeholders to include executive, senior, and school staff are highly desired.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, auditing, finance, or a related field, including 20 semester units or equivalent quarter units in accounting; one course in auditing or governmental accounting.
Five years of professional-level experience in accounting or governmental field-auditing work, including three years of governmental accounting or governmental field auditing experience and supervision of professional accounting personnel.
Perks:
· District paid premiums of several medical, dental, and vision plan options for employee and dependents, as well as life insurance plans
· Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS)
· Vacation: 24 days per year / Paid holidays: 12 days