Executive Director, Fiscal Services

Executive Director, Fiscal Services

This is an open until filled position. Interested, qualified applicants are encouraged to apply by the next closing review date of September 14, 2026. Applicants who apply after September 14, 2026 will be held for review, only as needed.

The Coast Community College District (CCCD) is a public, multi-campus community college district serving Orange County, California. Established in 1947, CCCD has a rich history of providing accessible, high-quality education and training to students from diverse backgrounds. The district encompasses three comprehensive colleges, Coastline Community College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College, and serves over 39,500 students annually through its various programs and services.

The Executive Director, Fiscal Services, is a dynamic position that requires a person with strong communication, leadership, and functional skills. The successful candidate would oversee four departments: Accounting, Purchasing and Contracts, Payroll, and Budgets and Grants, representing a total of 28 employees. They would directly supervise each department's manager as well as one administrative assistant. They would interact regularly (including presenting fiscal workshops, holding and attending meetings, sharing fiscal data, and providing direction/support) with the vice presidents, administrative services; directors, fiscal services; collective bargaining representatives; participatory governance committees; and more at each of the three colleges in the District.

Plans, directs, organizes, controls, and integrates the District's financial, budgeting, accounting, and payroll activities and operations. Directs and participates in the preparation of comprehensive financial analyses and reports. Directs development of annual operating, capital, program, grant, and other fund budgets and long-range financial forecasts. Provides expert professional assistance and support to the Vice Chancellor and the Board of Trustees on financial, accounting and related policy and planning matters.

Requires advanced-specialized professional knowledge of the theory, principles, and procedures of accounting, auditing, and finance for education, the public sector, and enterprise. Requires in-depth knowledge of the principles and procedures used in budget preparation, accounting administration, and development of internal controls. Requires professional knowledge of the principles and techniques used in financial analysis and research. Requires in-depth knowledge of the District's accounting data entry and storage systems. Requires in-depth knowledge of the external audit process. Requires considerable knowledge of the laws and regulations governing financial transactions. Requires in-depth knowledge of cost-benefit analysis. Requires a working knowledge of centralized purchasing and material management functions. Requires advanced math skills to perform an array of business and statistical calculations. Requires well-developed skill with personal computer software sufficient to design and use spreadsheet and relational database models. Requires well-developed English language skills to prepare business plans and complex reports seen by the public. Requires well-developed human relations skills sufficient to carry out negotiations, make formal presentations, conduct performance reviews, and communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.

This is a permanent, general funded, full-time, 12-months per year classified management position. The normal hours of work will be Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with the flexibility to occasionally work extended hours and/or weekends, if necessary, to meet the department's needs. The District provides medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents and life insurance for the employee.

Application materials must be electronically submitted online at to be considered for employment. A complete application packet includes: A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application. Responses to Supplemental Questions (please provide clear and detailed responses, as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, put "see resume" or "N/A", or leave blank). A Cover Letter highlighting your experiences relevant to this position and addressing the minimum and essential qualifications, including your demonstrated evidence of D.E.I.A. (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access). (upload as a separate attachment - PDF recommended). A Current Resume of professional and educational background and experience (upload as a separate attachment - PDF recommended).