Director, Fiscal Services

Director, Fiscal Services

Ohlone College


Salary: $151,558.00 - $193,433.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Division: Administrative Services
Opening Date: 01/13/2026
Location: Fremont Campus
Job Number: 202300172
Department: Administrative Services
Bargaining Unit: Unrepresented


Ideal Candidate Statement
The ideal candidate will be a proven leader with extensive experience in fiscal and financial management within educational institutions, particularly in accounting, budgeting, and payroll. They will possess a deep understanding of maintaining fiscal integrity in complex organizations and have a strong track record of leading high-performing teams.

Additionally, the candidate must demonstrate cultural competency and a commitment to serving diverse populations, including faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds. They will foster an inclusive, collaborative environment aligned with the college's mission and goals, showing equity-minded leadership, sensitivity, and a commitment to anti-racist practices.

Position Description
Under the direction of the Vice President, Administrative Services, leads, directs, and oversees the fiscal functions of the District including development, implementation, and monitoring of the District budget, district-wide accounting functions, District payroll functions, District grants accounting functions, and associated accounting and payroll policies and procedures. The Director develops and presents current and long-range fiscal conditions and options to improve the District's financial position, actively participates in state-wide finance committees in order to ensure the sound fiscal management of the District, and actively engages in continual improvement of processes and procedures.

In addition, the Director is responsible for planning and directing major projects that have a significant fiscal impact, including the issuance of debt and lease instruments, such as certificates of participation, tax revenue anticipation notes, general obligation bonds, implementation of new Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), reporting and accounting standards which are essential for maintaining the fiscal integrity of the District, overseeing the accounting and audit of the general obligation bond program(s), and reviewing the fiscal operations of the enterprise activities that include the campus bookstores, food services, and the Centers. The position may require night and weekend work.



Duties and Responsibilities

1. Fiscal Leadership: Provides technical expertise, information and assistance to the Vice President of Administrative Services regarding assigned functions including assisting in the formulation and development of policies, procedures and programs. Plans, organizes, and directs fiscal services operations including accounting, budget, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and cashier functions. Provides leadership by implementing departmental goals, and supervising assigned staff, interviewing, recommending transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions of assigned classified business team members in accounting, budgeting, payroll and finance. Assists and recommends changes and updates to board policies and administrative procedures in accordance with financial reporting and compliance guidelines. Develops and implements strategies, plans, and processes centered on diversity, equity, inclusion, and the success of the students.
2. Budget Development and Monitoring: Leads and directs the development of the tentative and final budgets based on various fiscal assumptions and verify final budget and related documents. Analyzes, interprets and summarizes budget and financial data including budget information from the State, the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office, and other government agencies. Prepares, assists, and conducts budget and financial presentations to various participatory governance groups. Coordinates, analyzes, and monitors the district's revenues streams including State Apportionment and non-apportionment revenue sources to ensure sufficient cash flow and healthy fund reserves for the district.
3. Accounting Oversight: Develops and implements accounting systems, procedures, methods and forms. Supervises the systems and processes related to the proper accounting of district's fixed assets. Develops and maintains the enterprise resource planning system of software and integrated applications. Prepares, reviews, analyzes, reports and approves financial data, transactions and records including payroll processing, bank reconciliations, billings, collections, cash flow, financial aid, capital projects, retiree benefits, foundation accounting and federal, State and local government reports. Maintains and reconciles the general ledger to subsidiary ledgers. Supervises and reviews payroll processing to ensure accuracy and compliance with all legal requirements. Plans, coordinates, and monitors the district's bank accounts and investments portfolios including the OPEB Trust, Technology Endowment, Associated Student Body Funds and other fiduciary funds, as well as the cash balance with the Alameda County Treasury. Reviews, implements and monitors all required accounting standards and guidance of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, CCR Title 5 regulation, and the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office.
4. Financial Compliance and Reporting: Prepares, reviews and approves federal, state, and local financial reports and statements for submission including 311 and 311Q reports. Manages college bond fund accounting and financial duties and assure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Plans, develops and monitors the internal control structures and coordinate the internal audit function. Reviews district's attendance accounting reports for accuracy and compliance with legal requirements. Coordinates the District's external audit conducted by independent auditors and prepares materials and various financial schedules for the audit.
   Plans and develops the financial records of the Ohlone Foundation to include the analysis and presentation of the quarterly and annual financial statements to the Foundation Finance committee and Board of Directors, coordination and oversight of the Foundation's external audit, annual tax return, investments, cash flow and fundraising activities. Prepares and maintains a variety of spreadsheets and databases to assist in tracking, monitoring, managing and reporting financial matters.
5. Support for Governance and Decision-Making: By means of periodic review and assessment, through the district's program review processes, continuously monitors, evaluates, identifies, and implements approved program improvement objectives to further enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures through the assessment of workload and staffing, administrative support systems, internal reporting relationships, facilities, and technology. Performs and prepares projections relating to cash flow and fiscal effects of collective bargaining. Implements and recommends changes to administrative procedures related to business and fiscal affairs to meet regulatory requirements that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
6. Other: Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of

1. Planning, organization, and direction of a business services department.
2. Principles, practices, and terminology used in complex financial and statistical recordkeeping.
3. Budget preparation and control.
4. Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
5. Supervisory and leadership skills.
6. California Community Colleges' statutes, regulations, and practices.

Skills To

1. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
2. Implement financial software.
3. Utilize office equipment, computers and equipment.
4. Implement clear and accurate financial statements, reports, schedules and records.
5. Effective oral and written communication.
6. Interpreting and applying codes, regulations, policies and procedures.

Ability To

1. Prepare, review, analyze, report and approve financial data, transactions and records.
2. Prepare federal, state and local financial reports and statements for submission.
3. Apply critical thinking and problem-solving.
4. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
5. Apply technology solutions to deliver efficient services and streamline processes.
6. Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.

Minimum Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to:

1. Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, finance or related field;
2. Three (3) years' experience in managing accounting and/or payroll functions;

AND
Commitment to community college goals/objectives of being an equity-based and anti-racist institution, and providing quality programs and services for culturally, socio-economically, ethnically, and academically diverse students and students with disabilities; personal qualities to work effectively and with sensitivity in a multicultural environment; awareness of and commitment to the needs of non-traditional and/or re-entry students with diverse abilities and interests;ANDMust have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices.
Desirable Qualifications

1. Bilingual and biliterate.
2. Related specialized training(s).
3. Master's degree.
4. CPA license.
5. Familiarity with budgeting for an educational, governmental, or non-profit entity.
6. Experience developing budgets and related strategies for a large and diverse entity.

Required Application Materials: The below items must be uploaded as attachments for your application to be complete and considered.

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae.
2. A cover letter addressing the listed desirable qualifications and personal/professional qualities.
3. A list of three (3) professional references including name, position, organization, phone number, email, and relationship to the applicant.
4. Unofficial copies of all college transcripts. Official sealed transcripts will be required at the time of hire.
5. Diversity question response: What does it mean to have a commitment to diversity, and how would you apply this commitment as you conduct your responsibilities in this position?

Salary Placement
Management Salary Schedule Range 229. Initial salary placement will be determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources. Management employees typically advance one step on the salary schedule each year and have the potential to reach the current maximum step of $193,433.00 annually.

Foreign Transcripts
Transcripts issued outside the United States 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. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the filing deadline. Here is a list of approved foreign degree evaluations services: http://www.ohlone.edu/org/hr/forms/docs/evaluationofforeigndegrees.pdf (Download PDF reader)

District Statement
Founded in 1967, Ohlone College is named in honor of the early Ohlone People who inhabited the San Francisco Bay Area. Ohlone College is committed to providing a high-quality education to serve our diverse population of over 15,000 students per year. Ohlone College is nationally recognized for our Deaf Studies and Interpreter Preparation programs, and is widely known for our nursing, health sciences, liberal arts, biomedical science, and smart manufacturing programs. As a learning community, we embrace and champion inclusivity, integrity, student expression, global citizenship, and continuous improvement.

Ohlone College is one of the top-ranked community colleges in California, serving the cities of Fremont, Newark, and Union City. Our campuses in Fremont and Newark are centrally located in the East Bay between San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose. This region is known as a hub of innovation and economic activity, and home to some of the most advanced manufacturing, biomedical research, and clean energy companies in California, including Tesla, Meta, Seagate, and Lam Research.

The main campus in Fremont is located near Interstate 680 at the base of Mission Peak, just south of the historic Mission San Jose, and is the primary gateway to year-round hiking, biking, and hang gliding in the Mission Peak Regional Preserve. The Newark Center for Health Sciences and Technology is located near Interstate 880 in a hub of new residential and commercial development. The two campuses are connected by shuttle to each other and the Warm Springs BART station, which offers convenient access to public transit throughout the Bay Area.

Vision Statement
Ohlone College will be known for inclusiveness, innovation, integrity, engagement, and exceptional student success.

Mission Statement
Ohlone College offers high quality educational and career pathways and personal enrichment courses to serve the diverse needs of all students and the community. Ohlone provides excellent instruction and support services, awards associate degrees and certificates, and promotes university transfer in an inclusive, equitable, and multicultural environment where student learning and achievement are paramount. Ohlone fosters innovation, encourages student expression, and promotes ethical behavior and global citizenship.

EEO Statement
The District is strongly committed to the principles of equal opportunity and to hiring qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our community. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, military and veteran status, pregnancy/childbirth/breastfeeding or related medical condition or any other protected basis in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. If you have a disability and are in need of special services, equipment, or facilities in order to apply or interview for this opening, please call the Human Resources office at: (510) 659-6088.

Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon Governing Board approval. Employment with Ohlone Community College is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. All new employees are required to submit official transcripts, proof of freedom from tuberculosis. In addition, you will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the federal "Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986." Pre-employment tests and/or medical examinations may be required. Ohlone Community College does not sponsor H1B visas. Employees must sign the Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance and submit fingerprints for CA Department of Justice clearance. Employees must be California residents on their date of hire and for the duration of their employment with Ohlone Community College District.

Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986
Applicants selected for positions will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the federal Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986.

*The District reserves the right to modify, rescind, or re-advertise this recruitment at any time*



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