California Community Colleges
Chief Financial Officer SMC
California Community Colleges, San Mateo, California, United States, 94409
Chief Financial Officer
San Mateo County Community College District
Posting Number:
20141829S
Department:
Administrative Services DIST (DEPT)
Location:
District Office
Position Number:
1A0026
Percentage of Full Time:
100%
FLSA:
Exempt (does not accrue overtime)
Months per Year:
12
Salary Range:Min Salary:
$247,464 (annual)Max Salary:
$307,488 (annual)
Position Type:
Administrative/Supervisory Positions
Who We AreThe San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the District’s Strategic Plan, “success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals.” The District’s
“Students First” Strategic Plan
is focused on “Student Success, Equity and Social Justice.” We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences — emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our San Mateo County Community College District team, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty and classified staff, administration, students and community partners.
The PositionReporting to the Executive Vice Chancellor, this position plans, organizes, controls and directs the business operations of the District, including the financial functions of budget development, monitoring, and administration; fiscal and accounting services; payroll services; enterprise accounting; grants accounting and monitoring; financial aid accounting and disbursements; and other related operational functions.
Duties And ResponsibilitiesConfer with the Executive Vice Chancellor and Vice Chancellors to strategically plan policies that assure District stability and sound fiscal management.Represent the District as Chief Financial Officer and business operations officer with governmental and regulatory agencies.Plan, organize, control, and direct business support operations of the District, including general accounting, enterprise accounting and operations, internal and external audits, payroll, purchasing, accounts payable, budget, financial aid accounting, grants accounting, monitoring, and reporting.Assist in the development and drafting of District fiscal policies; develop and document standard accounting and operational procedures; assure District compliance with state accounting and reporting guidelines and regulations. Coordinate training as needed.Prepare and/or analyze financial and budget data as it relates to the financial status of the District, its colleges, and programs.Provide guidance to college business officers and staff relating to proper business procedures, accounting, cash handling, controls, and other business-related matters.Plan and coordinate the fiscal year-end process with the colleges, within required time frames and federal/state guidelines to assure accuracy of the District’s annual financial statements and reports.Coordinate with IT as to the systems that relate to the integrity of fiscal data, accounting procedures, controls, and reporting, including the specifications for any new systems, applications, or MIS enhancements.Provide general direction to the District’s Accountant in the planning and coordination of the annual external audit, and review; respond to audit findings and implement operational reviews, changes, and adjustments as might be appropriate.Supervise, train, and evaluate the performance of professional and support staff.Serve as a member or chair of various business services-related committees.Minimum QualificationsPossession of a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or a closely related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.Successful experience of increasing responsibility in an educational setting that has included demonstrated knowledge of and skill in finance and fund accounting and the ability to apply both to public education.Experience with integrated systems that advance the operations of a complex organization.Leadership style that is creative, collaborative, productive, and outcome oriented.Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.Possession of a California Driver’s License (or the ability to obtain one) and the ability to drive a motor vehicle to off-campus locations.Preferred QualificationsPossession of a Master’s degree in accounting, business administration or a closely related field and/or possession of a Certified Public Accountant license.
BenefitsBenefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The District pays all or a portion of monthly medical plan premiums (depending on the coverage) and pays all of the monthly dental and vision plan premiums for employees and eligible dependents. Additional paid benefits include life insurance, salary continuance insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Classified employees participate in the Public Employees’ Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California. Optional tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 retirement plans are also available.
Open Date:
07/08/2024First Review Date:
08/12/2024Close Date:
Open Until Filled
To apply, visit:
https://jobs.smccd.edu/
EEO StatementThe San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.#J-18808-Ljbffr
San Mateo County Community College District
Posting Number:
20141829S
Department:
Administrative Services DIST (DEPT)
Location:
District Office
Position Number:
1A0026
Percentage of Full Time:
100%
FLSA:
Exempt (does not accrue overtime)
Months per Year:
12
Salary Range:Min Salary:
$247,464 (annual)Max Salary:
$307,488 (annual)
Position Type:
Administrative/Supervisory Positions
Who We AreThe San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the District’s Strategic Plan, “success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals.” The District’s
“Students First” Strategic Plan
is focused on “Student Success, Equity and Social Justice.” We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences — emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our San Mateo County Community College District team, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty and classified staff, administration, students and community partners.
The PositionReporting to the Executive Vice Chancellor, this position plans, organizes, controls and directs the business operations of the District, including the financial functions of budget development, monitoring, and administration; fiscal and accounting services; payroll services; enterprise accounting; grants accounting and monitoring; financial aid accounting and disbursements; and other related operational functions.
Duties And ResponsibilitiesConfer with the Executive Vice Chancellor and Vice Chancellors to strategically plan policies that assure District stability and sound fiscal management.Represent the District as Chief Financial Officer and business operations officer with governmental and regulatory agencies.Plan, organize, control, and direct business support operations of the District, including general accounting, enterprise accounting and operations, internal and external audits, payroll, purchasing, accounts payable, budget, financial aid accounting, grants accounting, monitoring, and reporting.Assist in the development and drafting of District fiscal policies; develop and document standard accounting and operational procedures; assure District compliance with state accounting and reporting guidelines and regulations. Coordinate training as needed.Prepare and/or analyze financial and budget data as it relates to the financial status of the District, its colleges, and programs.Provide guidance to college business officers and staff relating to proper business procedures, accounting, cash handling, controls, and other business-related matters.Plan and coordinate the fiscal year-end process with the colleges, within required time frames and federal/state guidelines to assure accuracy of the District’s annual financial statements and reports.Coordinate with IT as to the systems that relate to the integrity of fiscal data, accounting procedures, controls, and reporting, including the specifications for any new systems, applications, or MIS enhancements.Provide general direction to the District’s Accountant in the planning and coordination of the annual external audit, and review; respond to audit findings and implement operational reviews, changes, and adjustments as might be appropriate.Supervise, train, and evaluate the performance of professional and support staff.Serve as a member or chair of various business services-related committees.Minimum QualificationsPossession of a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or a closely related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.Successful experience of increasing responsibility in an educational setting that has included demonstrated knowledge of and skill in finance and fund accounting and the ability to apply both to public education.Experience with integrated systems that advance the operations of a complex organization.Leadership style that is creative, collaborative, productive, and outcome oriented.Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.Possession of a California Driver’s License (or the ability to obtain one) and the ability to drive a motor vehicle to off-campus locations.Preferred QualificationsPossession of a Master’s degree in accounting, business administration or a closely related field and/or possession of a Certified Public Accountant license.
BenefitsBenefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The District pays all or a portion of monthly medical plan premiums (depending on the coverage) and pays all of the monthly dental and vision plan premiums for employees and eligible dependents. Additional paid benefits include life insurance, salary continuance insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Classified employees participate in the Public Employees’ Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California. Optional tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 retirement plans are also available.
Open Date:
07/08/2024First Review Date:
08/12/2024Close Date:
Open Until Filled
To apply, visit:
https://jobs.smccd.edu/
EEO StatementThe San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.#J-18808-Ljbffr