Executive Director of Fiscal Services

The Personnel Commission announces an OPEN and PROMOTIONAL recruitment. This recruitment will result in the establishment of one integrated eligibility list. Promotional candidates will have seniority points added to final passing scores (.25 of a point for every year of classified service up to a maximum of 5 points). This list will be used to fill current and future vacancies and will be active for one year or until canceled. There is currently ONE position open in the Fiscal Services Department. Under the direction of the Associate Superintendent, Business Services, develop and maintain the District budget; oversee the accounting and financial reporting procedures of the District to ensure fiscal compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and requirements; prepare financial projections and reports to assist with District planning; oversee the work of the Fiscal Services Department; and provide financial oversight for all District programs, services, and activities. Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to graduation with a bachelor’s degree and professional accounting/fiscal experience with an emphasis on budget development, position control, program accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial analysis, financial reporting, and student attendance accounting. Public sector experience or school district professional level experience is preferred.Requirements / Qualifications

Knowledge of Applicable sections of State Education Code and other applicable laws of finance and funding in public schools. Organizational development and strategic planning. Modern accounting, governmental fund accounting, payroll, student attendance. Fiscal and budgetary control, principles, practices, procedures and methods. Financial analysis and research techniques. Principles and practices of supervision and training. Principles and practices of electronic systems pertinent to financial transactions and reporting. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. Ability to Plan, organize, direct and administer an integrated and effective school district accounting program. Prepare clear and concise financial reports and analysis. Develop and maintain complex accounting systems and records. Analyze problems, develop sound problem-solving models, and arrive at effective solutions. Analyze, and interpret budget data and perform long-range budget planning. Read, understand, interpret, apply, and explain technical manuals, legal codes, and administrative policies, reports, and directives. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Train, supervise, and evaluate personnel. Work independently and meet schedules and timelines. Understand, carry out, and give oral and written instructions. Direct the maintenance of a variety of records, files, and reports related to fiscal services operations, services and activities. Operate a computer and assigned office equipment. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2026 - 4:00 P.M. An applicant’s file will be considered complete and ready for screening after receipt of all of the following:

• A completed district application packet or Edjoin application packet
• A personal letter of application giving reasons of interest in this position and
• A resume including background information, educational experience, achievements, community and professional involvement. Incomplete applications and faxed materials will not be considered; resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications. All applications will be held in strict confidence and are to be sent to: Dominique Rassel Classified Human Resources Analyst Oceanside Unified School District 2111 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058 (760) 966-4084
• Letter of Introduction
• Resume
  
  

Comments and Other InformationAny candidate who attempts to directly contact individuals from the Personnel Commission, the Board, or the district, with the intent of influencing any decision relating to the selection process, will be disqualified from candidacy for this position. The Selection Process: The process will include an evaluation of application materials scheduled for the week of June 15th. A limited number of candidates demonstrating the strongest qualification will be invited to appear before a panel the week of June 15th that will appraise general and technical qualifications through an oral examination. All notifications are done via e-mail. Candidates who successfully pass the examination process will be placed on an eligibility list. Those candidates in the top three ranks will be invited to participate in a final selection interviews that will be held the week of June 22nd. The person selected will serve a probationary period of one year. Oceanside Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer OUSD policy prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Any candidate who attempts to directly contact individuals from the Personnel Commission, the Board, or the district, with the intent of influencing any decision relating to the selection process, will be disqualified from candidacy for this position. The Selection Process: The process will include an evaluation of application materials scheduled for the week of June 15th. A limited number of candidates demonstrating the strongest qualification will be invited to appear before a panel the week of June 15th that will appraise general and technical qualifications through an oral examination. All notifications are done via e-mail. Candidates who successfully pass the examination process will be placed on an eligibility list. Those candidates in the top three ranks will be invited to participate in a final selection interviews that will be held the week of June 22nd. The person selected will serve a probationary period of one year. Oceanside Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer OUSD policy prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.