Director of Fiscal Services

The director of fiscal services reports to the vice president of administrative services and is responsible for directing the functions of accounting and budgeting, payroll, and cashiering.

• Manage all the fiscal operations of the institution including accounting, budgeting, cashiering, grants and contracts, purchasing, student financial accounts, auxiliary enterprise accounting, as well as property inventory control and assistance to the college and the WVC Foundation.
• Supervise and manage day-to-day operations of the business office, to include accounts receivables, accounts payable, cash receipts, student loans, general ledger, etc. Provide consistent, effective supervision of all team members.
• Effect fiscal planning and management, fiscal analysis, preparation of financial reports, and coordination of all institutional fiscal information.
• Collect cash and receivables and pay financial obligations.
• Analyze and monitor college budgets, cash management, investments; provide budgetary and financial accountability processes for all college units.
• Represent the college at state meetings related to finance and accounting.
• Coordinate and maintain computer-based systems for accounting and management.
• Provide information as requested by state and federal auditors and respond to audit requirements as appropriate.
• Work closely with the president, chief of staff, vice president for administrative services, and the Director of facilities and operations in the development of the biennial capital budget request, and in the management of the capital budget allocations.
• Interpret SBCTC, OFM, federal, and other regulations, implement district policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Provide fiscal services to the college community.
• Train and supervise employees in accordance with negotiated agreements, applicable state and federal laws, and college personnel policies and procedures.
• Ensure areas of responsibility operate within the policies and procedures of the college and applicable governing agencies.

This is not intended to be an exclusive list of all duties and responsibilities. Related duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration or a related field.
• At least five years’ successful experience managing the financial resources of a business, governmental division or college.
• Documented experience supervising professional fiscal staff.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of accounting, cash management, business management and budgeting.
• Knowledge of financial internal control practices and investigation procedures.
• Advanced skill and experience in the design and use of spreadsheets and databases.
• Experience with financial modeling and analysis.
• Knowledge of pertinent federal and state rules and regulations.
• Strong management skills; the ability to manage and adapt to change, make difficult decisions, encourage conflict resolution, and ensure employee and department accountability.

• Or, if you do not meet one or more of qualifications listed above but have an applicable combination of education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration or a related field.
• Experience creating digital content (such as Word/PDF documents and web and learning management system content as appropriate to the role) in accessible formats.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

• Customer Service:
  Knowledge of customer service skills and best practices with ability to provide general and specialized student support with professional courtesy, empathy, and interest in positive problem solving.
• Oral communication:
  Speak clearly and persuasively, actively listen and take the time to understand the points being made, including asking questions as appropriate and responding to questions.
• Quality:
  Accurate and thorough, look for ways to improve and promote quality, provide feedback to improve performance, monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Professionalism:
  Approach others in a tactful manner, react well under pressure, treat others with respect and consideration and follow through on commitments.
• Problem solving:
  Ability to assess situations and think beyond the immediate issue to anticipate and fulfill future needs before they become complications.
• Diversity, equity and inclusion:
  Demonstrated competency and experience working in a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, gender and racial/ethnic backgrounds and those with physical, emotional and/or learning disabilities.
• Technical/computer skills:
  High level of proficiency and accuracy in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Canvas, People Soft, and other college systems; ability to be cross trained to provide basic technical support.
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