Business Services Consultant

An equal opportunity employer fostering a workforce that embraces and reflectsthe rich diversity of Los Angeles CountyBusiness Services Consultant$9520 to $11793 MonthlyInsuranceYour choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plansTo Learn More, Visithttps: //www. lacoe. eduOnline applicationsMust Be Submitted By8/4/202511: 59 P. M. (Pacific)RetirementPERS Defined Benefit PlanPaid Time Off24 vacation, 15 holidays, and 12 illness days. The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) is seeking an individual with fiscal experience in advising on financial processes to fill the role of Business Services Consultant, assisting the Business Services Division, under the Business Advisory Services Department.

Under general direction, conducts fiscal monitoring, analysis and consultation for school districts and/or charter schools to ensure their financial solvency and compliance with federal, state and local fiscal mandates.

The Well Qualified Candidate Will Possess the FollowingKnowledgeConcepts, principles, methods and techniques of budget development, revenue and expenditure projection and analysis, accounting and financial reporting, and fiscal management Applicable research, evaluation, and assessment practices and guidelines Principles and techniques of cost analyses and work simplification Federal, state, and local laws and related mandates pertaining to budgeting, accounting, reporting and fiscal solvency, such as the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Concepts and applications of automated data processing relative to business, administrative and financial management systems Computer hardware and software. Competencies:

Analyzing & Interpreting Data – Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative and/or qualitative data Critical Thinking – Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims Legal & Regulatory Navigation – Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job Action & Results Focus – Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment Professional Integrity & Ethics – Maintaining trust through honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability Informing – Proactively obtaining and sharing information Oral Communication – Engaging effectively in dialogue Writing – Communicating effectively in writing Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customers Handling Conflict – Managing interpersonally strained situations Relationship Building – Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals Leveraging Technology – Applying technology for improvements in organizational efficiency and effectiveness Project Management – Planning and tracking projects to ensure they are on-time, on budget, and achieve their objectives Cultural Proficiency – Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace Required Education and ExperienceEducation:

A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public 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 for Higher Education Accreditation. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Experience: Four years of experience in business or financial analysis involving budgeting, financial forecasting and financial trend analysis. Additional Requirements: A valid California driver’s license and availability of private transportation or ability to provide transportation between job sites is required.

Hybrid remote schedules may be available. To ensure the health and safety of its staff, LACOE may require employees to provide evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19. Selection ProcessCandidates who meet the minimum requirements above will be invited to participate in an examination that may consist of a Technical Project and Interview. ContactFor information about the examination process you may send an e-mail toGrace Weatrowski at Weatrowski_grace@lacoe. eduFor 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/pcLACOE Personnel Commission, 9300 Imperial Hwy, EC-Annex, Downey, CA 90242Additional InformationPending PC Approval August 21, 2025Minimum 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 Open, open to the public. Recruitment ID: 25-LAC370This announcement does not constitute an implied contract. Any part of this announcement is subject to change.