Business Analyst

Requirements / Qualifications RESPONSE TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS LOCATED AT BOTTOM OF THE POSTING IS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION SUBMISSION THE POSITION: Provides leadership, advice, and direction to Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) direct service school district personnel, including Superintendents, regarding financial matters, budget concerns, compliance issues, interpretation of various governmental codes, application of the state accounting manual, and technical accounting and business transactions; ensuring that overall fiscal policies, practices and/or regulations meet compliance requirements; maintaining accurate account balances; evaluating feasibility of services within budget parameters; and ensuring efficient use of financial resources. This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics: “Direct Service” is defined as those districts for which ACOE provides various business services due to their smaller size, typically having less than 400 ADA. LOCATION: 313 W. Winton Ave. Hayward, CA 94544 TYPICAL DUTIES: Advises ACOE direct service school district personnel, including Superintendents, for the purpose of providing assistance to all levels of management in the resolution of budget concerns and other financial issues. Analyzes financial information related to services (e.g. complex annual budgets, budget models, interim reports, year-to-date and annual data, financial forecasts, grants and entitlements including special education, etc.) for the purpose of identifying potential budget variances, compiling statistical information, developing procedures, and conforming to established financial practices and regulatory requirements. SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: Eight (8) years related experience with increasing responsibility in accounting, auditing or financial analysis. Four (4) in a school district or county office of education preferred. Two years’ experience with budget modeling and position control programs preferred. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred. Equivalency: Equivalent combination of education and experience. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, November 23rd, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The EdJoin Online Application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Incomplete or late EdJoin Online Applications will not be accepted. THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE DESIRED: Completed EDJOIN Online Application, Resume, Cover Letter, and Answers to Supplemental Questions. APPLICATION SCREENING & EXAMINATION PROCESS: A review of the candidates’ EdJoin Online Applications to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who complete the EdJoin Online Application and who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. Those invited to participate will be notified via email of the date, time, and place of the examinations. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. • Answers to Supplemental Questions • Letter of Introduction • Resume Comments and Other Information THE PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Application Review…………………………………………………………...PASS/FAIL 2. Written Examination……………………………………………...……..…...Wednesday, December 2nd, 2026 3. Technical Oral Interview...……………………………………...……..….....TBD (Please watch for additional emails regarding upcoming dates.) 4. Final Interview…………………………………………………………..........TBD (Please watch for additional emails regarding upcoming dates.) *This eligibility list is valid for 6 months. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS: Please attach your answers to the three (3) supplemental questions in PDF format. Limit answers to half a page per question and no smaller than 12pt font. Please abstain from all forms of plagiarism, including the reproduction of internet material and the use of artificial intelligence (AI/ChatGPT, etc...) to generate your answers. 1. Do you have experience building school district budgets or conducting reviews, examinations, and audits of school districts per AB 1200 County Office of Education Fiscal Oversight? If yes, what was your role? 2. Are you familiar with the Standardized Account Code Structure (SACS) or California School Accounting Manual (CSAM)? If yes, please provide examples of how and when you may have used them. 3. Are you familiar with multi-year budget projections? If yes, what is your experience?