Director Of Finance

Job Brief

We have a vacancy of Director Of Finance in our company, Highline Community College. This vacancy is based in Des Moines WA. Please go through the job detail mentioned below.

Position Title: Director Of Finance
Company: Highline Community College
Work Type: Full Time
City of work: Des Moines WA
Salary: $115,000 a year
URL Expiry: 2022-12-14
Posted on: jobsintelecom.net

Job Detail

General Summary
Position open until filled. First consideration date: 7, 2022

The Director of Financial Services, reporting to the Vice President of Administration, provides leadership and direction in college-wide financial operations, including recommendations of policy and procedure development and implementation. The Director is responsible for overall leadership and management of the following function: general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cashiering, student financials, internal control & compliance, and general financial operation. The Director will directly supervise the following positions: Accounting Manager, Principal Accountant, and Cashier (Fiscal) Services Manager.

This position be eligible for some remote/teleworking.

This position is an exempt, at-will full-time position..

Please be advised beginning 18, of the Washington State employees requirement to be fully vaccinated from COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Additional details located in the Supplemental Information section

Essential Tasks
Reporting to the Vice President of Administrative Services, this position will:
Leadership and Policy Development:

• Provide leadership, direction, and guidance on financial policy development and long-term planning to ensure effective allocation and use of the College financial resources;
• Recommend and develop financial models and analysis to assist administration in making sound fiscal decisions, ensuring the College’s continuing ability to respond to the needs of the community;
• Provide financial reports and analysis to the Vice President and others as requests; Ensure College compliance with all applicable statues, regulations, internal controls, and fiscal policies and procedures by reviewing all new and existing programs and grants and establishing necessary policy and procedures;
• Provide leadership and direction on college-wide initiative and committees; Participate on committees and commissions at the state level (Budget, Accounting, & Reporting Council).

Management and Operations Administration:

• Administer the planning, development, and implementation of budget, accounting, reporting and purchasing procedures for all funds and departments to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, and local policy governing the use of these funds;
• Review, process, and approve business and financial transactions/documents per Highline College policies/procedures, OFM, Federal/State rules and regulations;
• Assure effective treasury operations and banking relationships that provide cost effective services and support prudent cash management activities that generate positive financial returns;
• Provide guidance, direction, and training to campus departments on finance and operating policies and procedures to enhance college effectiveness and customer service;
• Prepare the annual GASB 34 compliant enterprise level financial statements and accompanying notes;
• Perform and assist with compliance and performance audits to ensure the College compliance with all OFM and Federal/State rules and regulations;
• Serve as liaison to State Auditor’s Office and State Board on accounting and financial functions;
• Provide cross department administration and direction in integrated financial system including: financial aid, enrollment, registration, payroll, and capital projects.

Supervision and Team Development:

• Supervise the work of the Financial Services Division to ensure accurate and prompt services are provided and delivered to students and employees of the college;
• Develop individual skills and knowledge through training, coaching, support of performance initiatives, and evaluation;
• Direct the development and productivity of the Financial Services team by providing leadership in clearly communicating and focusing on the vision, mission and goals of the Financial Services Office;
• Develop Financial Services team sensitivity to and understanding of the values of diversity of the College staff and students;
• Foster partnerships with other leaders and staff throughout the College; Train and advise staff on college-wide fiscal matters.

Other:

• Lead the Financial Services in the implementation & normalization of ctcLink Project;
• Documenting existing/newly developed business processes to create training programs for ctcLink;
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of budget, accounting, and purchasing systems for the purposes of analyzing complex financial models, report development and generation, budget comparisons, budget development and monitoring;
• Represent the Vice President for Administration when requested; Communicate and distribute information to the campus community.

COMPETENCIES
Knowledge of:

• Federal and state regulations governing accounting, reporting, grants and budgets within higher education.

Ability to:

• Provide effective leadership to department staff and campus community;
• Interpret, apply, and effectively communicate regulations, laws, policies, and procedures; Complete and organize tasks and meet deadlines independently;
• Resolve problems and perform complex financial tasks;
• Maintain the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct.

Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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Bachelor’s in Business Administration in finance, accounting or related field AND four (4) years progressive management experience in a financial, accounting or closely related field; OR

• Master’s Degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field and two (2) years of progressive management experience in a financial, accounting, or closely related field; OR
• CPA AND two (2) years of progressive management experience in a financial, accounting or closely related field.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Work experience and knowledge of ctcLink system as it relates to finance processes within the Washington State higher-education system.

Supplemental Information

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

Conditions of Employment
Highline College does require COVID-19 vaccinations for all students, staff and faculty –– with waivers for specific exemptions –– for those who physically attend courses, operations, or other in-person activities. This decision was made in accordance with higher education proclamation 20-12.4. A candidate will not be asked to report their vaccination status unless they are hired by the college. If a candidate chosen for hiring is not fully vaccinated from COVID-19 and plans to submit a medical or religious exemption to this employment condition, the hiring process will be suspended until a decision has been made regarding any exemption application which is submitted. A candidate will not be allowed to do any work for Highline College or be onboarded as a new employee during the time period when the exemption is being considered. The request for an exemption does not guarantee approval.

THE COLLEGE
Highline College prides itself on its commitment to diversity and equity, its institutional culture of collegiality and innovation, its globalization of curricula and its inclusion of the community in its programming. Founded in 1961, Highline College is situated in a diverse community just 15minutes south of Seattle. The college annually serves more than 16,500 students –– a student population of over 70% students of color, representing 35 nations and more than 100 languages. The college embraces equity, inclusion and social justice, with core goals of student attainment, diversity, community Engagement and sustainability. The student body at Highline College is made up of Transfer students, Running Start students, Professional- Technical students, International students, Comprehensive Transition Program for students with intellectual disabilities, Adult Basic Education and English Language Learners. In addition, we offer six bachelor of applied science, four-year degrees.

MISSION AND VISION
As an essential part of our mission and vision, diversity, equity and inclusion are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Your online application must include the following to be considered complete:
1. A detailed resume that addresses the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS of the position;
2. A letter of application/cover letter (two-page maximum, recommended) that addresses your ability to meet the QUALIFICATIONS, and KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES for the
position;
3. A one-page response to the Supplemental Question.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• National Criminal Background Check be required.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/highline

NEED APPLICATION HELP?
Should you have any difficulties uploading your documents or navigating the application process, please contact NEOGOV Technical Support at 1-855-524- 5627, Monday – Friday 6:00 AM to 6:00PM Pacific Time.

HIGHLINE COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Highline College is an equal opportunity employer. The College is committed to enhancing the diversity of our faculty and staff, as well as our student population. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientations, and gender identity diversity. We strongly encourage applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legal protected status.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
The College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants needing accommodations in the application process in an alternative format contact the Human Resources office at (206) 592-3812. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state’s free telecommunication access service.

TITLE IX POLICY
Highline College complies with Title IX regulations. For details on our policies, see our website https://humanresources.highline.edu/faculty-and-staff/policies/title-ix/

The College appointing authorities reserve the right and exercise the option to make an employment decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115,000.00 per year

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