"Manager, Campus Accounting"

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Manager, Campus Accounting
North Orange County Community College District

Position Number: 2015268P
Location: Cypress College
Department: CC Campus Accounting (Bursar)
Percentage of Employment: 100%
Months of Employment: 12 Months Per Year
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (However, some flexibility such as evenings and weekends will be required to meet the needs of the department.)

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Performs accounting functions for a variety of assigned funds and accounts; reviews financial transactions and records to assure solvency and compliance with District procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Participates in the preparation of assigned campus budgets; monitors expenditures and other account activities.

Directs the collection, accounting and disbursement of fees and other monies in accordance with established policies and procedures; monitors cash balances and manages the short and long term investment of funds.

Assists in the management of business activities related to campus athletic programs and auxiliary services.

Analyzes and reviews accounting procedures and processes; formulates and implements changes and revisions as needed to assure effective and efficient operations.

Performs fiscal and administrative analyses to evaluate operational effectiveness; provides assistance and technical expertise to campus and District personnel.

Directs the preparation, distribution and interpretation of financial statements and reports; prepares and reviews financial documents including vouchers, billings, bank statements and others; reconciles accounts and post entries to general ledgers.

Trains, supervises, evaluates and directs the work of personnel as assigned; participates in selection and hiring processes.

Plans, organizes and arranges appropriate training and staff development activities; provides orientation for new employees.

Organizes, attends, or chairs a variety of meetings as required; serves on committees and special projects as assigned; coordinates programs and services as appropriate with other District and college personnel.

Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.

Provide leadership in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff, to address student achievement gaps, and in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment.

Assist and promote the growth and success of a diverse population of students and employees through the development of interculturally competent and equity minded management and leadership abilities. The ideal candidate should have experience in this area with African Americans, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students and employees.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Primary Purpose:

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Under the direction of the chief business officer, this position is responsible for performing a variety of responsible duties related to the management of campus budget and fiscal operations.

Working Relationships:

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The Manager, Campus Accounting maintains frequent contact with various departments, staff, and outside agencies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of District organization, operations, policies and objectives

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles as they relate to governmental agencies

Knowledge of California Education Code and Title 5 requirements relating to budget and accounting

Knowledge of the Community College Budget and Accounting Manual

Knowledge of budget preparation and maintenance

Knowledge of appropriate software and databases

Knowledge of record keeping procedures

Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary

Ability to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures

Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures

Ability to assess, analyze, implement and evaluate research project activities

Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work

Ability to meet schedules and time lines

Ability to work independently with little direction

Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to supervise, train and provide work direction to others

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Strong Analytical and computational skills

Special Requirements:

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSThe award of all degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript. If degree award date is not posted on transcript your application will be deemed incomplete and removed from consideration. All degrees and course work used to satisfy the required minimum qualifications must be from accredited post-secondary institutions. If selected as a finalist and/or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide a transcript (may be unofficial). Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.

Minimum Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, public administration, economics or related field and three years of responsible accounting and cash management experience, preferably in a public entity.

Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

Desirable Qualifications:

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working in a community college or school district business office environment.

Familiarity with the Banner Finance system.

Experience working with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Demonstrated experience ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion are effectively addressed inany of the following areas: budgetary or planning processes, human resources, leadershipdevelopment, professional development, culturally responsive curricular or co-curriculardevelopment, supervision of employees, and/or information services.

Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.

Working Conditions:

WORKING CONDITIONS

Office environment; subject to constant interruptions and frequent interaction with others; sitting for long periods at a time (up to 2-3 hours); may require off-site duties and activities.

Salary Range: $121,005 - $152,522 Annually
Open Date: 11/04/2025
Close Date: 11/26/2025

Special Instructions Summary:

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY

Work Schedule: District employees can apply for the Flexible/Hybrid Work Program, working a hybrid schedule of remote work and in-person each week. Approval and number of in-person days may vary by position/department. Questions regarding the work schedule may be discussed with Hiring Manager if selected as an interview candidate.

This is a designated classified management position subject to a six month probationary period.

Initial salary placement will be determined by the Office of Human Resources in accordance with Board Policy and is not negotiable. The candidate selected for employment may need to submit official transcripts, as applicable, prior to the first duty day, and will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.

The District may choose to fill one or more positions from this recruitment within eight (8) months.To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. For questions which may not apply, indicate “N/A” (not applicable). Do not use terms such as “see resume” or “see attached”.

The minimum required number of references for this position is three (3) and will be requested at the finalist and/or offer of employment phase of the hiring process.

All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview. At the time of the interview a written exercise and/or an oral presentation related to the assignment may be required. Subsequent to the interviews, the screening committee will select candidates for final consideration. A second interview will be required of candidates selected as finalists.

Minimum Qualifications - Experience: One year of experience is equivalent to 12 months of experience at a maximum of 40 hours per week (full time). Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for the sole purpose of meeting the experience minimum qualification (example: Twelve (12) months of part time work experience is equivalent to six (6) months full time).

Minimum Qualifications - Education: 24 units are equal to one year of education. As applicable, education must be from a regionally accredited institution and verifiable on a legible unofficial transcript.

NOCCCD offers reimbursement for candidate travel expenses. Visit here to view the administrative procedures - AP 7120-10.

Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or course work are required. See our website here for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.

If you would like to add additional transcripts not required by the position, you may upload them to the “Additional Transcripts” link when completing your application.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling (714) 808-4810 at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.

To apply, visit: https://nocccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/8905