Director of Finance recruitment
Position Summary
The Director of Finance is responsible for managing business office functions for the college. He/she will supervise staff in accounting, purchasing, cashiering and contracts. This is a working manager position reporting to the Vice-President for Administrative Services. Under the direction and supervision of the Vice-President for Administrative Services, the Director of Finance will work collaboratively to complete tasks in compliance with all national, state and local rules, laws and procedures. Performs professional level accounting activities including preparing financial reports, conducting opening and closing accounting books and auditing work of other staff. Supervises technical accounting staff including conducting performance evaluation, assigning and reviewing work, taking disciplinary actions, and approving time-off.
The successful applicant will have the following qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field
- Five years of progressively responsible experience as an accountant
- One year of experience in fund accounting
- One year of experience at a supervisory level within a professional accounting or business management environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in finance, business, public administration or related field
- An advanced degree, CPA and/or higher education business office experience
- Experience with the Financial Management System (FMS) used by the community and technical colleges of the state of Washington
- Knowledge of Governmental Accounting and Fund Reporting (GAAFR) and ? ? Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines
- Demonstrated commitment to pluralism and the ability to support a diverse workplace and educational environment
Complete applications will be received until the position is successfully filled. However, application packets received by 9 AM on Monday, June 25, 2012 will be given priority consideration.
For application instructions and to view the complete vacancy announcement/job description, please visit http://apptrkr.com/255229.
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