Controller, Management

Merced College

Merced College is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and forward-thinking Controller to play a pivotal role in advancing the College's mission of empowering students through accessible, high-quality education and strengthening our community through opportunity and innovation. As a key member of the Business & Fiscal Services leadership team, the Controller oversees the District's core financial operations, including accounting, treasury and cash management, grants accounting, financial reporting, audit coordination, and internal controls.

This position serves as a trusted advisor to District leadership, ensuring fiscal integrity, regulatory compliance, and the responsible stewardship of public resources that support student learning, equity, and institutional excellence. If you are a dedicated financial professional who thrives on strategic problem-solving, operational excellence, and making a meaningful impact in higher education, we invite you to join Merced College in building a strong financial foundation for student success and our community.

As you consider this opportunity, know that Merced College is more than a community college — we are a catalyst for transformation, redefining higher education and setting new standards for excellence. Serving nearly 20,000 students each year, we are proud to be a leading center of learning and opportunity in California’s Central Valley.

Founded in 1962, Merced College blends a strong tradition of academic excellence with forward-thinking innovation to create an inclusive and engaging environment for students and employees alike. Committed to the well-being, growth, and professional success of our team, we foster collaboration and a supportive culture where every employee is empowered to make a difference. Located in the heart of California’s Central Valley, the City of Merced offers a welcoming community of more than 90,000 residents, with easy access to the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Yosemite National Park.

If you are passionate about innovation, equity, and student success, we invite you to join the Merced College team.

At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.

Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services:

• Degree/Certificate Programs
• Transfer
• Career Technical Education
• Workforce Training
• Lifelong Learning
• Basic Skills
• Community Engagement

Merced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.

This is an exempt classified administrator position. Under limited direction of the Director of Business & Fiscal Services, the Controller provides high-level administrative leadership, planning, and technical direction over the District’s centralized financial infrastructure. The position provides general oversight over the Bursar's Office and holds comprehensive operational accountability for the core functional areas of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general accounting for the District, grants accounting, treasury, and cash management.

The Controller directly manages the external audit of the District, serves as an expert advisor on fiscal policy, and holds the authority for managing, monitoring, and enforcing internal control frameworks throughout the District to ensure alignment with state guidelines and the Budget and Accounting Manual (BAM). Additionally, the position assists federal, state, and regional compliance reporting, facilitates institutional accreditation initiatives, and manages the deployment and optimization of specialized financial software and support technology networks.

Director of Business and Fiscal Services

Management Range 4

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience

Additional compensation for doctorate

• Assist with planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating the daily operations of the District’s fiscal…