VP/Director of Finance

Job Description

Job Description

The duties listed below exemplify the work of the classification and assigned duties may include work that
is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
1. Plans, directs, controls, integrates and evaluates the work of the College Business Office,
overseeing financial systems to track and monitor revenues and expenditures; develops and
monitors the College’s annual budget and a variety of grant budgets; prepares multi-year
projections and prepares or monitors the preparation of related state reports; prepares a variety
of financial reports to manage and track college and grant performance; prepares documents for
annual audits, conducts financial analyses and develops internal controls.
2. With the Vice President, Administration, collaborates with college administrators and the District
office to prepare the annual budget; monitors and evaluates budget usage and revises budget to
meet goals and objectives; performs ongoing forecasting and financial analyses; develops,
implements and monitors internal accounting controls to safeguard assets and ensure accurate
financial information; complies with all applicable federal, state, and District regulations related to
financial activities.
3. Directs and manages the work assignments and performance of assigned staff and student
workers; interviews and participates in selecting employees; trains, counsels, evaluates and
disciplines personnel according to established policies and procedures.
4. Manages college accounts and records involving accounts receivable and student accounting
including billing, payments, financial aid, and refund activities; oversees cashiering, secures cash
collection and manages reconciliation processes and procedures; coordinates and ensures
accurate and timely production of general ledger entries, accounting and accounts receivable
reports.
5. Reviews and approves campus purchase requisitions and requests for checks, warrants, claims
and expense reimbursements; directs, plans and reviews cash flow, revenue, and expenditures;
ensures prompt payment of invoices and issuance of budget usage reports and other accounts
payable reports.
6. Manages fiscal portion of college grants and other external financial and service relationships
including developing grant budgets, agreements and other documents and reports; ensures
compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting
Standards Board (GASB) in executing, analyzing, verifying, and reporting fiscal transactions;
provides training and technical expertise to administrators, faculty, and staff for budget develop
ment and assists in resolving issues and conflicts associated with expenditures.Annual Budget, Month End Close, Budget Processes, Financial Reporting, Cash Flow Forecasts, Finance, Budget Management, Budgeting, Budgeting - Forecasting, Fund Accounting