Senior Director, Finance and Accounting, Finance
California School Boards Association
Sacramento, CA · Posted October 8, 2026
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Schedule This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with a minimum of three (3) days in-office based out of our West Sacramento office and two (2) days working remotely.
Summary Reporting to the CFO and serving as an integral member of the management team, the Senior Director, Finance and Accounting, leads and manages all areas of accounting for multiple entities, directing the work of the accounting staff. This position compiles and analyzes financial information for the Association, develops integrated revenue and expense analyses, projections, reports, and presentations, and creates and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to ensure financial information has been recorded accurately. The Senior Director, Finance and Accounting oversees accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll, and manages month-end and year-end close processes. The role leads budgeting and forecasting, performs reconciliation of internal accounts, and coordinates the organization's annual audits. The position relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, exercises sound judgment across a variety of complex financial and accounting tasks, and performs other duties as assigned.
If you are an experienced accounting and finance professional with strong leadership, analytical, and supervisory skills, we encourage you to apply. Join CSBA and help support sound financial management and effective operations for an organization serving California’s public education community!
Benefits At CSBA, we proudly offer competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and dependent children, insurances and California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), and more.