Executive Director, Fiscal Services

Executive Director, Fiscal Services

Under general direction, plans, organizes, coordinates, and provides administrative direction and direct professional expertise for all functions and activities of Fiscal Services, including fiscal resources (budget development and Grants/Categorical Programs), Accounting, and financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable, cashiering/student accounts, cash management and investments, internal controls, College-wide audits, and bond and other debt fiscal management. Coordinates assigned activities with other College divisions and departments, outside agencies, and the public; works closely with budget and compliance leadership to develop and implement fiscal policies, procedures, and internal controls; and provides highly responsible and complex professional assistance, guidance, and coaching in areas of expertise to ensure fiscal integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness.

Knowledge of principles and practices of supporting a diverse, equitable, inclusive, socially just, anti-racist, and accessible academic and work environment. Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review, and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures. Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility. California Community Colleges' finance, apportionment, and Student-Centered Funding Formula (SCFF) structure. Principles and practices of governmental and fund accounting, public finance administration and budgeting, auditing, and reconciliation in a community college or comparable public-sector environment. GAAP and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements and their application to financial reporting, year-end close, and complex transactions, including debt and capital projects. Internal control frameworks, risk management concepts, fraud prevention methods, and audit readiness practices. Cash management, banking, investments, cash flow forecasting, and revenue/expenditure controls across multiple fund types. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, financial applications, reporting tools, and best practices for technology-enabled process improvement. Los Angeles County Office of Education and California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office requirements, regulations, and procedures. Business correspondence, presentation methods, contract and vendor management concepts, and research and reporting techniques. Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the scope of responsibility. Techniques for effectively representing the College in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively interacting with the public, vendors, students, and College staff, including individuals of various ages, disabilities, socio-economic levels and ethnic groups.

Education and Experience - Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field; and Three (3) full-time equivalent years of progressively responsible management and operational experience in accounting or finance within a public-sector environment (such as higher education, government, or nonprofit), including applied oversight of accounting, auditing, budgeting, payroll, and/or related fiscal services operations.