Executive Director of Finance at Lucia Mar Unified School District

Position Type:Classified Management/Executive Director of FinanceDate Posted:12/8/2025Location:Business Services Closing Date: 01/02/2026POSITION(S): Executive Director of Finance Site(s): Business Office REQUIREMENTS: Education: A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting business administration or public finance. Experience: A minimum of four (4) years recent supervisorial and development budget accounting and auditing experience in the California TK-12 public school or college setting or equivalent training and experience to meet the essential functions of the job requirements. Successful experience in interacting with and working with peers. Personal Qualities: Resourceful innovative helpful diligent persistent and a willingness to work with colleagues and students. See the job description for additional qualifications. WORK DAYS: 260 days (12 months) - 260 Day Work Year Calendar Monday - Friday 8 hours/day 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. SALARY: 28M - Management salary placement from $139997 to $163038 annually Salary prorated based on actual start date and prior experience. 2024-2025 Classified Management Salary Schedule HEALTH BENEFITS: Management Plan Rates and Summaries for 2025-2026 PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATIONS: All interested current employees may apply as an internal candidate. All interested outside applicants may apply as an external candidateand include the following: Letter of interest Resume and two (2) current signed letters of recommendation. and any licenses/certificates - In-person interviews are scheduled for Friday January 9 2026. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications are due on or before Friday January 2 2026 by 4:30 p.m. The provisions of this Notice of Vacancy do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice. The Lucia Mar Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination intimidation harassment (including sex-based harassment) or bullying based on a persons actual or perceived race; color; ancestry; nationality; national origin; immigration status; ethnic group identification; ethnicity; age; religion; pregnancy childbirth termination of pregnancy or lactation including related medical conditions and recovery; parental family or marital status; reproductive health decision making; physical or mental disability; medical condition; sex; sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity; gender expression; veteran or military status; or genetic information; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints contact Equity Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator: Jennifer Handy Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 602 Orchard Street Arroyo Grande California 93420. Phone: ext. 1190 Email: LUCIA MAR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASSIFIED MANAGEMENT HUMAN RESOURCES JOB DESCRIPTION 602 F Orchard Street Arroyo Grande CA 93420 REVISED DATE: pending Board approval on December 16 2025 (last revised October 5 2010) TITLE: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE SALARY RANGE: 28M Classified Management Salary Schedule EXEMPTION STATUS: Exempt - Administrative Employee Exemption FLSA DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services the Executive Director of Finance plans organizes and directs the work of the accounting office including budget control records payroll record keeping and preparations proper disbursement of funds such as receiving examining and approving requisitions for materials supplies and equipment and performing more responsible tasks in connection with the above functions; formulates and directs implementation of project accounting systems assists and consults with the Assistant Superintendent Business Services in the preparation of the budget and in unusual problems involving deviations for policy or precedent; carry out special financial or statistical research or analytical studies; develop new procedures as needed and ensure that the established procedures are carried out efficiently; keep records of expenditures and income; keep and record balances of all appropriations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting business administration or public finance. Experience: A minimum of four (4) years recent supervisorial and development budget accounting and auditing experience in the California TK-12 public school or college setting or equivalent training and experience to meet the essential functions of the job requirements. Successful experience in interacting with and working with peers. Personal Qualities: Resourceful innovative helpful diligent persistent and a willingness to work with colleagues and students. Additional: Valid California Drivers License PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Chief Business Official (CBO) Certificate from a recognized California School Business Organization (CASBO FCMAT USC etc) or ability to complete certification within one (1) year of hire. Masters Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting business administration or public finance. Experience: Six (6) or more years of recent increasingly complex accounting and/or auditing experience in the California TK-12 public school setting. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise the financial affairs of the District including handling funds of the District directing accounting and reporting procedures and development of the District budget. Supervise accounting and payroll staff; provide overall direction coordination motivation inspiration and evaluation of these employees to ensure high levels of efficiency and accountability. Prepare District Annual General Fund Budget including the creation of Multi-Year Projections (MYPs) using Fiscal Crisis And Management Assistance Teams (FCMATs) Projection Pro software for long-term budget forecasting assumptions reserves management and to safeguard District fiscal solvency. Submit quarterly semi-annual or annual financial reports as required by the County Office of Education and the State for Board approval such as the District Budget 45-Day Revision Budget Unaudited Actuals Budget First (1st) Interim Budget Second (2nd) Interim Budget Ensure compliance with federal state and/or local funding regulations and guidelines while adhering to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the California School Accounting Manual (CSAM) Manage and support both internal and external audits including interim and year-end audits by maintaining proper documentation and facilitating auditor requests to remain compliant with all district county state and federal financial records and reports requirements. Analyze financial data and develop sound recommendations; communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial educational partners; Adapt to changing funding environments and economic conditions; lead and collaborate with diverse teams to achieve District financial and operational goals; Supervise the development implementation and administration of the various District budgets including administration of Special Reserve Bond Funds Deferred Maintenance Food Services Adult Education and various other funds of the District using required software systems for accounting and payroll management (e.g. QSS ESCAPE PeopleSoft). Assist other District administrators in the development and implementation of their respective budgets. Facilitate quarterly site and department budget update meetings and budget reviews as necessary; report aforementioned to Assistant Superintendent Business Services. Plan organize and direct business office activities including but not limited to the following: accounting system maintenance and revision financial report generations and distribution payroll preparation and distribution and provide support for transportation and food service accounting systems. Maintain and advise on the status of District cash flow and manage debt service obligations as oversight of district borrowing mechanisms such as Certificates of Participation (COPs) financing and General Obligation Bonds. Provide Assistant Superintendent Business Services and Assistant Superintendent Human Resources with statistical and budgetary analysis of negotiation proposals. Administer the financial aspects of the Districts insurance programs premiums paid including: medical dental vision life workers compensation and liability insurance. Attend Board of Trustee meetings and conduct public presentations relating to the appropriate areas of responsibility. Attend necessary job-related conferences held by County State and other Agencies that benefit the District. Assume a wide range of responsibilities and perform other related duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: PHYSICAL: Employee in this position must have the ability to: walk stand and/or sit for extended periods of time; see and read printed matter with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak English so that others may understand at normal levels; stand walk stoop twist bend over grasp reach overhead push pull and move lift and/or carry up to 20 pounds to waist height; utilize physical dexterity in limbs and digits to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment; move throughout the building and school grounds as necessary. MENTAL: Employee in this position must have the ability to: concentrate on a single task for up to three (3) hours at a time; learn quickly and adapt to a variety of technology machinery instructions and task methods; prioritize tasks utilize sound judgment in decision making and meet deadlines in terms of work assignment schedules; speak write and present in a clear concise manner; SOCIAL: Employee in this position must have the ability to: work independently and interact daily in person with other members of the school district community agencies school staff parents and students and possess comfortable interpersonal skills and cooperative attitudes; convey an understanding patient attitude toward students parents other staff and members of the community; maintain the privacy of confidential information including sensitive financial matters employee information student information etc.; have consistent attendance because of the time-urgent nature of duties and because the work completed by the person in position is interdependent with that of other staff; seek continuous professional improvement learn new skills execute tasks at a high standard and commit to professional responsibilities NOTE: This list of essential functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in accordance with the requirements of the job. Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter: This position is designated as a Mandated Reporter. The position shall report in accordance with California state regulations who observe have actual knowledge or reasonably suspect child or elder/dependent abuse or neglect to appropriate agencies. CANDIDATE SELECTION: The Candidate selected for this position will be required to present prior to the first date of employment: 1) a social security card; 2) proof of tuberculin risk assessment prior to the first day of hire; 3) pass State and Federal fingerprint clearances; and 4) complete all pre-employment training including but not limited to Child Abuse Reporting and Sexual Harassment/Abusive Conduct. The Lucia Mar Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination intimidation harassment (including sex-based harassment) or bullying based on a persons actual or perceived race; color; ancestry; nationality; national origin; immigration status; ethnic group identification; ethnicity; age; religion; pregnancy childbirth termination of pregnancy or lactation including related medical conditions and recovery; parental family or marital status; reproductive health decision making; physical or mental disability; medical condition; sex; sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity; gender expression; veteran or military status; or genetic information; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints contact Equity Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator: Jennifer Handy Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 602 Orchard Street Arroyo Grande California 93420. Phone: ext. 1190 Email: ALL MATERIALS ARCHIVED FOR THIS POSITION ARE THE PROPERTY OF THE LUCIA MAR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND MAY BE REVIEWED BY BUT CANNOT BE RETURNED TO THE APPLICANT. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Required Experience:Director Key Skills Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 139997 - 163038