Sierra College
Director of Budget & Financial Planning
Sierra College, Rocklin, California, United States, 95765
Overview
Director of Budget & Financial Planning Salary:
$146,212.98 Annually Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
2425-00065 Closing:
Continuous Location:
Rocklin, CA Division:
Administrative Services Description: Under administrative direction of the Vice President of Administrative Services, plans, prepares, analyzes, forecasts, reports, and monitors the District\'s annual operating budget; directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates activities and operations of an assigned area that may include accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, cashiering, general ledger, and purchasing; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, external auditors and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Vice President of Administrative Services.
Need Help With Your Online Account? Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.
Note: This section originally included links and contact details for help guides and applicant support. Such links have been removed or simplified to maintain accessibility and avoid non-essential navigation in this refined version.
If you have any questions about this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at the district.
Representative Duties
The following duties are representative for this job classification. Incumbents may not perform all duties or may be required to perform additional or different duties to address business needs and changes. Oversees and manages the development and administration of the District\'s annual operating budget; provides support and oversight of the budget development calendar; makes recommendations for improving the budget development process and the allocation of resources; prepares and maintains the District\'s annual financial plan and performs the highest level analysis and projections of overall District finances. Monitors and analyzes changes in State funding formulas and regulations; develops complex modeling to forecast revenues and the associated impact on the District budget. Leads and coordinates district-wide planning related to Student Centered Funding Formula (SCFF), with participation from Instruction, Student Services, Institutional Research, and other college offices and divisions. Key areas of focus: a) Outcome Data - develop and maintain a database of factors affecting SCFF calculations; b) Projections - develop models to project SCFF metrics and funding levels; c) Identifying Effective Practices - leverage data to identify activities that advance the District\'s mission and improve SCFF performance. Closely monitors position control/position tracking; maintains projections of labor and benefit costs; projects long-term labor impact and forecasts budget impact of statutory and pension rate changes. Oversees and assists in establishing other operational budgets; approves budget adjustments as appropriate; performs trend and variance analysis to support budget operations and reporting. Prepares preliminary and multi-year budget reports; prepares formal budget documents for Board approval; maintains historical financial reporting and budget materials. Uses data analytical tools to analyze complex statistical and financial data to prepare budget and financial reports; provides interpretation of results. Serves as a financial resource for Collective Bargaining negotiations; provides financial projections of wage increases, payouts and benefit costs; models projections of resources; maintains allocation formulas and balances. Assumes management responsibility for assigned financial accounting services and activities; assists with year-end closing activities. Manages the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; administers policies and procedures. Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and staffing levels within policy. Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews work plans for accounting staff; assigns projects; evaluates work products and procedures; addresses problems with staff. Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates accounting personnel; provides staff training; addresses deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures as needed. Reviews financial record-keeping procedures; recommends and implements improvements for efficiency and compliance with policies and regulations. Assures protection of assets by administering internal accounting controls and procedures; ensures separation of duties and proper transactions. Audits financial data for accuracy and compliance; recommends changes to improve internal controls. Develops, analyzes, and prepares reports for management and regulatory agencies; ensures accounting compliance. Prepares periodic revenue and expense reports, cash balances, and other accounts; estimates cash flow for commitments. Monitors fund utilization from general, grant, and capital sources; analyzes cash flow and funding needs. Directs year-end processing of general ledger accounts for financial reporting; coordinates audit activities with independent auditors. Develops pro forma statements to support decisions on new programs and financing; extracts data from accounting systems. Oversees and reviews major contracts, leases, and agreements for adequacy and compliance. Assists in automating accounting and financial information systems; supports data management programs. Serves as a resource for budgets and related information; provides technical guidance on accounting issues and discrepancies; supports department leaders in understanding financial position relative to goals. Monitors cash flow and fund balances; anticipates cash needs and borrowing timing for tax revenue anticipation notes. Serves on boards and committees; prepares staff reports and correspondence. Provides staff assistance to the Vice President of Administrative Services; conducts organizational studies and recommends program improvements. Participates in professional groups; stays informed about trends and developments in accounting; applies appropriate new developments. Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience Guidelines Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical path to the knowledge and abilities would include:
Education/Training:
A Bachelor\'s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance or business administration. Experience:
Eight years of increasingly responsible experience in accounting systems and operations and financial reporting, including three years of management and administrative responsibility.
QUALIFICATIONS The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and be learned within a short period of time to perform the duties.
Knowledge of:
Accounting and financial management for higher education; GAAP; GASB; financial analysis; insurance guidelines and compliance; contract law for the State; financial record-keeping; budget administration; customer service; supervision; relevant laws and regulations. Ability to:
Oversee a comprehensive accounting program; supervise staff; develop budgets; conduct research and complex calculations; prepare reports; analyze data; interpret policies; operate office software; communicate clearly; build relationships.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT The conditions represent the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made. Environment: standard office setting. Physical: ability to sit/stand, lift light to moderate weight, operate office equipment, and communicate verbally. Vision and Hearing requirements described as normal.
Supplemental Information
Why Sierra? One of Aspen Institute\'s Top 150 Community Colleges. Public Employee\'s Retirement System (PERS). 18 paid holidays; 22 accrued paid vacation days; competitive benefits. Flexible summer schedules for some groups. Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness in many cases.
Sierra College is a community college district serving multiple counties and campuses. The institution is committed to equity and inclusion and encourages applicants who support these values. Travelers for second-round interviews may have partial reimbursement; other travel costs are the candidate\'s responsibility.
Equity and Title IX notice:
Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer. For inquiries about Title IX/EEO, contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX. Reasonable accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources.
To apply, visit the Sierra College job posting page.
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Director of Budget & Financial Planning Salary:
$146,212.98 Annually Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
2425-00065 Closing:
Continuous Location:
Rocklin, CA Division:
Administrative Services Description: Under administrative direction of the Vice President of Administrative Services, plans, prepares, analyzes, forecasts, reports, and monitors the District\'s annual operating budget; directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates activities and operations of an assigned area that may include accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, cashiering, general ledger, and purchasing; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, external auditors and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Vice President of Administrative Services.
Need Help With Your Online Account? Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.
Note: This section originally included links and contact details for help guides and applicant support. Such links have been removed or simplified to maintain accessibility and avoid non-essential navigation in this refined version.
If you have any questions about this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at the district.
Representative Duties
The following duties are representative for this job classification. Incumbents may not perform all duties or may be required to perform additional or different duties to address business needs and changes. Oversees and manages the development and administration of the District\'s annual operating budget; provides support and oversight of the budget development calendar; makes recommendations for improving the budget development process and the allocation of resources; prepares and maintains the District\'s annual financial plan and performs the highest level analysis and projections of overall District finances. Monitors and analyzes changes in State funding formulas and regulations; develops complex modeling to forecast revenues and the associated impact on the District budget. Leads and coordinates district-wide planning related to Student Centered Funding Formula (SCFF), with participation from Instruction, Student Services, Institutional Research, and other college offices and divisions. Key areas of focus: a) Outcome Data - develop and maintain a database of factors affecting SCFF calculations; b) Projections - develop models to project SCFF metrics and funding levels; c) Identifying Effective Practices - leverage data to identify activities that advance the District\'s mission and improve SCFF performance. Closely monitors position control/position tracking; maintains projections of labor and benefit costs; projects long-term labor impact and forecasts budget impact of statutory and pension rate changes. Oversees and assists in establishing other operational budgets; approves budget adjustments as appropriate; performs trend and variance analysis to support budget operations and reporting. Prepares preliminary and multi-year budget reports; prepares formal budget documents for Board approval; maintains historical financial reporting and budget materials. Uses data analytical tools to analyze complex statistical and financial data to prepare budget and financial reports; provides interpretation of results. Serves as a financial resource for Collective Bargaining negotiations; provides financial projections of wage increases, payouts and benefit costs; models projections of resources; maintains allocation formulas and balances. Assumes management responsibility for assigned financial accounting services and activities; assists with year-end closing activities. Manages the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; administers policies and procedures. Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and staffing levels within policy. Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews work plans for accounting staff; assigns projects; evaluates work products and procedures; addresses problems with staff. Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates accounting personnel; provides staff training; addresses deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures as needed. Reviews financial record-keeping procedures; recommends and implements improvements for efficiency and compliance with policies and regulations. Assures protection of assets by administering internal accounting controls and procedures; ensures separation of duties and proper transactions. Audits financial data for accuracy and compliance; recommends changes to improve internal controls. Develops, analyzes, and prepares reports for management and regulatory agencies; ensures accounting compliance. Prepares periodic revenue and expense reports, cash balances, and other accounts; estimates cash flow for commitments. Monitors fund utilization from general, grant, and capital sources; analyzes cash flow and funding needs. Directs year-end processing of general ledger accounts for financial reporting; coordinates audit activities with independent auditors. Develops pro forma statements to support decisions on new programs and financing; extracts data from accounting systems. Oversees and reviews major contracts, leases, and agreements for adequacy and compliance. Assists in automating accounting and financial information systems; supports data management programs. Serves as a resource for budgets and related information; provides technical guidance on accounting issues and discrepancies; supports department leaders in understanding financial position relative to goals. Monitors cash flow and fund balances; anticipates cash needs and borrowing timing for tax revenue anticipation notes. Serves on boards and committees; prepares staff reports and correspondence. Provides staff assistance to the Vice President of Administrative Services; conducts organizational studies and recommends program improvements. Participates in professional groups; stays informed about trends and developments in accounting; applies appropriate new developments. Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience Guidelines Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical path to the knowledge and abilities would include:
Education/Training:
A Bachelor\'s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance or business administration. Experience:
Eight years of increasingly responsible experience in accounting systems and operations and financial reporting, including three years of management and administrative responsibility.
QUALIFICATIONS The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and be learned within a short period of time to perform the duties.
Knowledge of:
Accounting and financial management for higher education; GAAP; GASB; financial analysis; insurance guidelines and compliance; contract law for the State; financial record-keeping; budget administration; customer service; supervision; relevant laws and regulations. Ability to:
Oversee a comprehensive accounting program; supervise staff; develop budgets; conduct research and complex calculations; prepare reports; analyze data; interpret policies; operate office software; communicate clearly; build relationships.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT The conditions represent the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made. Environment: standard office setting. Physical: ability to sit/stand, lift light to moderate weight, operate office equipment, and communicate verbally. Vision and Hearing requirements described as normal.
Supplemental Information
Why Sierra? One of Aspen Institute\'s Top 150 Community Colleges. Public Employee\'s Retirement System (PERS). 18 paid holidays; 22 accrued paid vacation days; competitive benefits. Flexible summer schedules for some groups. Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness in many cases.
Sierra College is a community college district serving multiple counties and campuses. The institution is committed to equity and inclusion and encourages applicants who support these values. Travelers for second-round interviews may have partial reimbursement; other travel costs are the candidate\'s responsibility.
Equity and Title IX notice:
Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer. For inquiries about Title IX/EEO, contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX. Reasonable accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources.
To apply, visit the Sierra College job posting page.
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