Interim Director of Accounting

Application Instructions To apply for this Interim Director of Accounting position, click on Apply for this position. Please have all the documents that you will be submitting with your application ready before you click "apply for this position". Required documents include a cover letter, resume (resumes are NOT accepted in place of any part of this application and you should complete all sections of the application even if the entries duplicate information on your resume), pertinent transcript(s)/or equivalency documentation to support the minimum qualification(s) listed on this announcement. You will need to scan transcript documents into one PDF file to upload. Required documents are uploaded after you submit your application. Position Overview Under the direction of the Vice President of Administrative Services, plans, organizes, coordinates, evaluates, and directs the District's general and special funds accounting, payroll, and related operations. Prepares and maintains financial records, statements and reports; supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS Directs the District's general and special funds accounting, payroll, and student financial aid management functions. Directs the collection, recording, processing, consolidation, and distribution of a wide variety of accounting and payroll data. Directs the classification of documents, preparation of entries to the general books and ledgers, and preparation of accounting statements and special reports. Directs the pre-audit of payroll transactions requiring the verification of accuracy and completeness of personnel assignment authorizations, time reports, salary schedules, and payroll deductions. Directs the analysis of accounting and payroll reports to measure performance and identify deficiencies which may affect the ability of the District to meet financial and operational performance standards and goals. Directs and participates in the development and revisions of policies, procedures, practices, and guidelines pertinent to the administration of the District's accounting, payroll, and related functions. Provides technical advice and guidance to District administrators on complex accounting, payroll, and related matters. Advises the Vice President of Administrative Services and District management staff through oral and written reports of objectives, critical problems, achievements, improvement recommendations, and on requirements and restrictions of laws, rules, and policies affecting the District's accounting, payroll, and related operations. Provides administrative direction to student financial aid programs at the colleges and directs the operations of the central financial aid unit. Approves or disapproves the disbursement of the District funds in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and policies. Coordinates the work of assigned units. Analyzes state legislative and administrative decisions, regulations, and policies to determine their impact on the accounting, payroll, and related operations of the District and makes recommendations on how to implement new requirements. Directs the design, implementation, and maintenance of accounting and payroll systems to meet legal requirements, provide management with required information, and improve efficiency in the recording and reporting of data. Represents the District before state and local agencies on matters related to District accounting, payroll, and related functions. Directs and prepares correspondence, reports, and presentations regarding accounting, payroll, and related activities. Directs the selection, training, and supervision of unit staff to ensure proficient performance and a productive environment. Performs other related duties assigned. Required Qualifications Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, public administration, or a closely related field OR A valid license to practice as a Certified Public Accountant in California AND Five years of full‑time professional‑level accounting experience. Two years of the required experience must have been in a recent administrative or supervisory position over a large accounting or payroll operation. Experience in governmental accounting or payroll is desirable. Working Conditions Travel within and outside of the District in performing responsibilities and functions. Hear and speak to exchange information. Use hand, wrist and finger dexterity to operate a variety of office equipment. Lift up to 25 pounds. Compensation and Benefits Salary range: $112,232–$150,401 per year (depending upon education and experience). The College provides a diversified insured benefit program for all full‑time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Dependent medical, dental, and vision insurance is available, for which the College and the employee may contribute. Paid sick leave is granted equal to one day for each month of service. Sick leave may be accumulated indefinitely. Rather than State Disability Insurance, limited sick‑leave benefits are available for days beyond the earned sick‑leave days. Long‑term disability income‑protection insurance is also available. Full‑time employees contribute a percentage of their regular salary to either the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS) or to the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and Social Security. What We Offer Voluntary (Medical/Dependent Day Care) Flexible Spending Account $50,000 Life Insurance Benefit Deferred Compensation Program (403(b)/403(b) Roth/457 plans) Abundant Professional Growth & Development Opportunities Cumulative sick leave Receive Longevity Pay for years of continuous service. Employee Assistance Program Environment that fosters diversity and inclusion Progressive and innovative culture ICT and Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard Statement CCCD is committed to ensuring equal access to instructional materials and information and communications technology (ICT) for all, particularly for individuals with disabilities, in a timely manner. In accordance with California Government Code 7405, Government Code §11135, Government Code §11546.7, and best practices, CCCD will comply with the accessibility requirements of Section508 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Conditions of Employment Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential(s), transcripts, fingerprint results, and tuberculosis examination as required. Candidates selected for employment will be required to provide verification of work authorization in the form of a passport, valid driver's license, or other equivalent identification, and Social Security card. Application Materials Cover letter describing how the applicant meets the qualifications Resume including educational background, professional experience, and related personal development and accomplishments Pertinent transcripts as stated in the required qualifications. (Unofficial computer‑generated academic records/transcripts must include the name of the institution and degrees awarded to be acceptable.) Multiple‑page transcripts must be loaded as ONE PDF document. Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course‑by‑course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript‑evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. Note: Documents submitted or uploaded for a previous position cannot be reused for other positions. You must submit the required documents for each position for which you apply by the closing date. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. Applications with an incomplete status will not receive consideration. Email Communication Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method. Travel Reimbursement Only individuals identified for final interviews are eligible to have their expenses paid. Reimbursement will be limited to economy airfare (to and from point of origin) and for meals and lodging. The maximum allocated for meals, lodging and transportation is $600. Candidates must complete a Travel Request and Reimbursement Form and submit it together with all supporting documentation to the Human Resources Department. Contact Information For further inquiries and application material submission, contact: Compton College - Human Resources. Equal Employment Opportunity The Compton Community College District is committed to providing an educational and employment environment in which no person is subjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as required by state and federal law. Important Notice To be included in the initial screening, application materials must be received no later than 3 p.m. on the closing date. #J-18808-Ljbffr