DIRECTOR, FISCAL SERVICES

FIRST REVIEW JANUARY 9, 2023 - OPEN UNTIL FILLED

$7,080 TO $8,708 PER MONTH

$84,961 TO $104,492 PER YEAR

12 MONTHS / 40 HOURS PER WEEK POSITION, MONDAY - FRIDAY

PRIMARY WORK LOCATION: WEED CAMPUS

Under the direction of the Vice President of Administrative Services, plan, organize, control and direct the operations of the District’s accounting and fiscal affairs; assure fiscal integrity of District financial records; supervise Business Office operations including cash receipts, disbursements, payroll and general ledger entries; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

Business Office Operations

• Plan, organize, control and direct the operations of the District's accounting and fiscal affairs; assure fiscal integrity of District financial records; supervise Business Office operations including cash receipts, disbursements, payroll and general ledger entries.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions.
• Maintain department processes to comply with generally accepted accounting principles and all applicable local, state and federal laws; analyze and authorize expenditures and fiscal activities as required.

Budget Responsibilities

• Collaborate with budget and grant managers, area directors and administrators to increase understanding of financial information relating to their areas of budgetary controls.
• Develop and prepare the annual preliminary budget for the Business Office; analyze and review budgetary and financial data; control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established limitations.

Other Fiscal Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise, information and assistance to the Vice President regarding assigned functions; assist in the formulation and development of policies, procedures and programs.
• Communicate with other administrators, personnel and outside organizations to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information; serves as liaison with the Board’s external auditors.
• Maintain a computer network-based system of funds and accounts in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and applicable local, state and federal laws.
• Coordinate with County offices, banks, and relevant State and Federal agencies to control cash flow and maintain proper fund balances.
• Plan, organize and implement long and short-term programs and activities designed to develop assigned programs and services.
• Direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to personnel and assigned activities; maintain files of appropriate documents and schedules.
• Prepare reconciliations for county held accounts and various bank held accounts; serve as liaison with county auditor and treasury offices.
• Analyze accounting data and prepare or coordinate the preparation and dissemination of financial statements and reports, for internal and external purposes; prepare and accumulate required documents for financial reports, audits and preliminary and final budgets.
• Operate a computer and assigned software programs; operate other office equipment as assigned; drive a vehicle to conduct work as assigned.
• Attend and conduct a variety of meetings as assigned.
• Perform relatable duties as assigned.

Any combination equivalent to:

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or related field AND

• Five (5) years increasingly responsible public accounting and auditing experience including some supervisory experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Planning, organization and direction of a fiscal services department.
• Government accounting and auditing standards.
• California Education Code as it pertains to business functions.
• Financial aid regulations.
• Payroll tax laws.
• Sales tax regulations.
• Debt structure for long and short-term financing.
• Principles and practices of accounting.
• CA Budget Accounting Manual.
• TRAN and LAIF policies and procedures.
• Budget preparation and control.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Operation of a computer and assigned software.
• Plan, organize, control and direct the operations of the District’s accounting and fiscal affairs.
• Assure fiscal integrity of District financial records.
• Maintain a computer network-based system of funds and accounts.
• Maintain department processes to comply with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Prepare reconciliations for county held accounts and various bank held accounts.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
• Analyze complex accounting issues
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Operate a computer and assigned office equipment.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Plan and organize work.
• Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.
• Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports, records and files related to assigned activities.

Working Conditions

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment

• Office environment.
• Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

Travel

• Occasional travel is expected for this position.

Physical Demands

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
• Seeing to read a variety of materials.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Regular Attendance.

Selection Process:

After the preliminary screening, selected candidates will be invited to the campus for an initial interview with the Search Committee. Videoconference interviews (in lieu of an in-person initial interview) will be offered. Candidates to be interviewed will be selected from applicants who most closely meet the minimum and desired qualifications. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. The Search Committee will recommend finalists to the Superintendent/President for a final interview.

The District reserves the right to re-advertise the position or to delay indefinitely filling of the position if it is deemed that applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool or if funding is not available.

Conditions of Employment:

Employees must satisfy all the pre-employment requirements prior to appointment that include, but are not limited to, tuberculosis clearance (EC 87408.6), fingerprint processing, and verification of their legal right to work in the United States. A pre-employment physical examination is required for this position.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application or interview process must notify the Human Resources Office in advance.

College of the Siskiyous is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the District is to encourage applications from ethnic and racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities and Vietnam-era veterans. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, status as a Vietnam-era veteran, ancestry or political or organizational affiliation.

College of the Siskiyous is accredited by the Accrediting commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.