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.

An Accounting Manager directs the day-to-day activities of multiple specialized sections within the Accounting and Disbursements Division and is responsible for central accounting records and controls over financial transactions of the District.

The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of accounting practices and procedures and experience in governmental accounting and/or auditing governmental agencies to lead a complex financial operation and provide direction in the development of accounting controls for the District. He/she will be a problem-solver and takes initiative to identify and evaluate operational accounting processes and procedures, making recommendations for improvements, and managing the deployment of business process changes. Additionally, he/she can maintain focus on achieving the main goals and objectives of the Accounting and Disbursements Division, despite unexpected shifts in priorities and deadlines.

The ideal candidate is a leader and has the expertise to provide day-to-day direction and technical support to a large team consisting of head accountants, accounting professionals and clerical staff. She/he will be responsible for ensuring that clear, challenging and attainable project goals are met, by ensuring adequate resources, and that necessary technical skill sets exists among staff. Additionally, the ideal candidate is a relationship builder who can demonstrate the ability to interface with a wide variety of stakeholders such as executive, senior, and school staff on accounting matters. He/she will be able to maintain their composure and professionalism to thrive in a “high-demand” complex work environment.

The ideal candidate has strong decision-making skills and not only can identify issues but present pragmatic solutions. He/she will possess a strategic mindset to plan for the future given the ever-changing landscape of the District operation. He/she must have strong communication skills (both written and oral) with the ability to present accounting and financial concepts and procedures to staff and other stakeholders, and is skillful at managing one’s own time, priorities and resources.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, auditing, finance, or a related field, including or supplemented by the completion of courses that provided at least 20 semester units or equivalent in accounting including at least one course in auditing or governmental accounting. A bachelor’s degree in accounting is highly preferable.

Experience: 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.

BENEFITS PACKAGE:

Insurance: 100% District paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents; and life insurance plans.

Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).

Vacation: 24 days each year.

Paid Holidays: 13 days.