Executive Director,Fiscal Services Job Costa Mesa area,California USA,Finance & Banking

Overview

(ON-SITE - In-Person Position)

The Executive Director, Fiscal Services at the Coast Community College District (CCCD) leads and coordinates the district’s financial, budgeting, accounting, payroll, and purchasing functions across three comprehensive colleges. The position reports to the Vice Chancellor and the Board of Trustees and directly supervises department managers and staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and manages and evaluates the work of financial, budget, accounting, and support staff; establishes departmental standards and work plans, prioritizes, assigns, and reviews staff work.

Establishes standards for staff, monitors, coaches, and evaluates performance and staff development; monitors workload and provides continuous performance improvement coaching.

Participates with other executive team members and contributes to the development and implementation of the District’s strategic and business plans, goals, and objectives.

Plans, organizes, directs, and oversees the District’s budget administration activities and functions; oversees development, implementation, and interpretation of budget process, policies, and procedures.

Directs and/or conducts completion of financial planning activities and analyses; analyzes and determines the impact of economic, legislative, enrollment, and other changes and trends on the District’s financial plans and budgets.

Plans, organizes, manages, and directs the District’s general ledger accounting activities and operations; establishes internal controls and procedures to ensure accurate, up-to-date, complete records in compliance with standards, laws, and regulations.

Plans and directs the accounting and payroll operations by administering financial controls for billing, receipt, and accounting of funds from all sources; ensures proper accounting for all expenditures and revenues in accordance with GAAP.

Plans, organizes, manages, and directs the District’s bond financial activities and operations; ensures all arbitrage calculations conform with federal and state guidelines and provides guidance on bond proceeds.

Plans and directs the preparation, integration, and analysis of accounting, financial, and management reports; identifies and conveys issues important to the District and prepares findings and recommendations relating to financial performance.

Oversees and prepares management information reports containing budgetary information, balances, and variances; provides explanations and analysis.

Provides expertise, guidance, and assistance to management at all levels on interpreting financial information and making decisions and recommendations on a wide array of financial matters; advises on availability of funds for long‑term projects.

Directs and oversees department involvement in development and administration of the District’s enterprise (Banner) financial systems.

Oversees development, integration, and implementation of new or revised policies, processes, standards, and internal controls for the department.

Directs the completion of all grant financial reporting requirements in a timely manner.

Maintains up‑to‑date knowledge of FASB, GASB, and GAAP through continuing education and changes in external reporting requirements.

Coordinates work of the external audit team.

Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills
- Advanced‑specialized professional knowledge of accounting, auditing, and finance for education, the public sector, and enterprise.
- In‑depth knowledge of principles and procedures used in budget preparation, accounting administration, and internal controls.
- Professional knowledge of financial analysis and research techniques.
- In‑depth knowledge of the District’s accounting data entry and storage systems.
- In‑depth knowledge of the external audit process.
- Knowledge of laws and regulations governing financial transactions.
- Knowledge of cost‑benefit analysis.
- Working knowledge of centralized purchasing and material management functions.
- Advanced math skills for business and statistical calculations.
- Well‑developed skill with personal computer software for…