TITLE: DIRECTOR FINANCIAL SERVICES & CONTROLLER
GRADE: 21
JOB CODE: 0592
FLSA: EXEMPT
Job Summary
Plans, directs, administers and organizes financial
management services and reporting, both internal and external, for the district
to insure maximum fiscal viability and accountability. Directs the investment
and management of district liquid assets consistent with investment policies
and objectives. Initiates financial analyses and implements approved policies,
accounting practices and procedures for the District.
Scope
This position works in the area of business services. Work
contacts include Governing Board members, administrators, staff, a variety of
government and financial institutions, agencies, students, representatives of
other college districts and the public.
Supervision Received
This position reports to the Vice Chancellor for Business
Services; receives general direction regarding routine and standard matters;
specific instructions regarding non-routine and highly sensitive matters.
Supervision Exercised
Supervises the positions of Manager Accounting, Business
Systems Analyst, Office Coordinator and/or other assigned staff.
Representative Duties
Plans, administers and controls directly or through
delegation the functions of general accounting, automated accounting and other
administrative systems, fiscal services, student financial services, grants and
contract accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, travel, cash
management, investments, tax audits, capital financing, property accounting and
control; administers the overall financial management services and reporting,
both internal and external for the district to include all records, recording
of transactions, reporting and management of adequate controls for all funds;
coordinates the preparation of district financial statements and comprehensive
annual financial report and management of all audits of district activities to
include the formulation of responses to audit findings and implementation of
necessary corrective actions; develops and controls the district's investment
program; assists in the preparation of monitoring reports and other Governing
Board meeting materials; provides financial reporting to the district for internal
management, Governing Board, State and federal agencies and the public;
provides financial information to support district debt service issues and
insures debt issues are properly managed and retired; represents the district
in presentation, negotiations and development of bonding proposals; provides
budget monitoring and reporting for all areas for the district; responsible for
fund integrity and proper fund management for all district monies to insure
compliance with applicable federal and state laws, legislative requirements,
and District policies and procedures; plans, implements and administers a
computerized financial system to provide improved financial information
services to all areas for the district; serves as an institutional liaison for the
district with individuals responsible for financial management at the other
state community college districts and the higher educational institutions
throughout the state and nation; may represent and act for the Vice Chancellor
for Business Services in the absence of the Vice Chancellor on financial
related activities for the District; serves on internal and external committees
related to financial management and reporting; develops, recommends and
interprets fiscal policies and procedures; analyzes legislation for fiscal
impact; assists in the development of long-range financial planning;
coordinates with directors and managers responsible for budget, procurement,
auxiliary and internal audit services; supervises assigned staff; performs
related duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: principles, practices and procedures of
business; governmental accounting, finance and investment; budgeting;
integrated enterprise-wide financial information systems; business management
and ethics.
Ability to: supervise and manage resources; provide
leadership to staff; supervise and evaluate the work of others; perform
difficult technical accounting and financial work; communicate effectively
orally and in writing; establish cooperative working relationships in the
course of performing assigned duties.
Training and Experience
Any combination of education, training and experience that
provides the required knowledge and abilities.
An example of this would be a college degree in business administration
or accounting and/or management experience in accounting, auditing and
administration. MBA preferred.
Special Conditions of Employment
CPA required. Some positions may require a Class D Driver’s License.
Working Conditions
This class specification is intended to indicate the basic
nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that
may be assigned. It does not imply that
all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it
necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.