Director of Budget and Finance

Salary: $101,785.00 – $125,935.00 Annually

Location : Pierce College District, WA

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: A2318

Division: Administrative Services

Department: Finance

Opening Date: 08/02/2023

Closing Date: 8/16/2023 5:00 PM Pacific

Position Summary

The mission of Pierce College is to create quality educational opportunities for a diverse community of learners to thrive in an evolving world.

Recognized by the Aspen Institute as one of the Top 10 community colleges in the nation (2021), Pierce College is an innovative, mission-driven, data-informed, and equity-minded community college dedicated to helping all students achieve their academic and professional goals, with a focus on racial and social equity and justice.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Fiscal Services of Pierce College District, the Director of Budget and Finance contributes to the college’s mission of creating quality educational opportunities for a diverse community of learners to thrive in an evolving world by managing the district’s business office, providing budget development, accounting, financial reporting, and compliance services.

Additionally, this position actively leads, supports, and engages in Pierce College’s goals for equity and inclusion in order to create and maintain a workplace that supports and respects accessibility, equity, inclusion, and diversity.

About the District

The college enjoys a strong presence in the community and participates in numerous partnerships with business, community, government, and educational organizations.

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Essential Functions

TheDirector of Budget and Finance will be responsible for the following, but not limited to:

Management and Operational Leadership

• Provide administrative leadership, direct and guide operational oversight for Budget, Accounting, Purchasing, Treasury and Investment Management, Business Affairs, Payroll, Receiving, and Auxiliary Services.
• Manage the acquisition of capital assets and ensure that assets are properly recorded, amortized, and disposed of appropriately.
• Develop strategic plans by studying technological and financial opportunities; presenting assumptions; recommending objectives.
• Administer and manage all business and fiscal services of the College.
• Direct the operations and staffing of the Fiscal Services Department.
• Work with College executive staff and other staff to assure college-wide institutional needs are met.
• Promote an environment supportive of the College mission and vision, student-centered services, and teaching excellence.

Budget, Strategic Planning and Reporting

• Provide fiscal oversight of budgets and fiscal activity throughout the year.
• Work closely with the Associate Vice President of Fiscal Services to ensure alignment of district finance with BOT strategic plan, and other district planning tools, such as the academic plan, tech plan, and facility master plans.
• Develop, oversee, and provide financial reports and interpretive analysis to support board-level policy decisions and stewardship of college assets.
• Monitor the use of revenue and reserve accounts and ensure the District maintains appropriate level of reserve balances.
• Recommend and develop financial models, analysis, and other District planning tools to assist others in making sound fiscal decisions.
• Analyze changes in funding to the College based on legislative, enrollment, historical data economic outlooks, and other external factors that affect revenue and/or expenses.
• Lead the planning and implementation of campus-wide training to improve financial literacy amongst budget owners and support staff.

Other Related Duties

• Actively engage in the development and maintenance of an equitable workplace.
• Serves on national and statewide committees as necessary and/or required.
• Primary substitute for the Associate Vice President of Fiscal Services in their absence for all matters in Fiscal Services. In the event that the College may be faced with an institutional emergency, this position may be required to remain at their work location or repot to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at the College.

Qualifications

Education Required

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent with coursework in accounting, finance, management, or other relevant areas of study.

OR

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience in accounting, finance, management, or other relevant areas of study may substitute.

Experience Required

• Supervisory level accounting and/or budget work within a governmental fund structure, within one or more of the following:
  1. A State of Washington agency or subdivision, or
  2. Any Higher Education institution, public or private
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive supervisory responsibility, including supervision of full-time classified and/or exempt employees, and including supervision of employees who supervise others.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in fiscal analysis and forecasting, budgeting, finance, or management.

Required Competencies

• Knowledge of accounting payroll, budget analysis, purchasing contracts, and grants, capital projects, and personnel administration.
• Knowledge of basic principles of investments and fiscal management practice.
• Knowledge of college educational philosophy and top management administrative practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of the goals, objectives, structure, and operations of educational institutions.
• Knowledge of college policies and procedures.
• Strategic planning skills to effect change in a multicultural environment.
• Skill in promoting employee development and performance management.
• Strong leadership skills that promote dedication, creativity, innovation, and growth.
• Ability to make long-range plans and policy decision relative to the financial and physical growth of the college.
• Ability to develop and interpret financial data/plans and manage resources.
• Ability to think, reason, and make sound judgments on how responsibilities are completed in compliance with college standards and guidelines.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-ethnic/multi-cultural environment with students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to speak effectively to employees, faculty, staff, and community groups.

Application Process

To be considered for this position, applicants must:

• Meet the required qualifications as outlined in this announcement.
• Complete the online application profile and apply for the specific job opening at https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/hr.
• Upload (attach) a cover letter that addresses how you meet the required qualifications as outlined in this announcement. (Cover Letter)
• Upload (attach) a detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience. (Résumé)
• Transcripts are not required in order to apply for this position; however, if you are selected for an interview, you will be asked to submit copies of unofficial transcripts showing completion of the required level of education. Please upload current copies of your transcripts, if available. Unofficial copies of all college and university transcripts must include the degree received and conferral date. International transcripts must include a foreign transcript evaluation. For a list of approved credential evaluation services visit www.naces.org/members.html (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process; official transcripts are required upon hire). (Transcripts)
• Upload (attach) a list of at least two professional references with names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses. Letters of recommendation will not be accepted. (References)
• Provide a response to the following question. (Supplemental Question)

How does this position impact the College’s goal to support all students and to achieve racial and social equity in pursuit of its mission? Please limit your response to 500 words or less.

Please Note

To ensure consideration, application materials should be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

All correspondence regarding your application status will be sent to the email address associated with your NeoEd account. Please make sure to check your spam folder periodically, in the case of an automated, incorrect delivery.

Terms of Employment

This is a full-time administrative-exempt position. The primary work location will be at Pierce College, Fort Steilacoom campus. Frequent travel to Pierce College campuses or other sites may occur. Standard work hours are between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend hours required.

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $101,785.00 to $125,935.00 annually. The salary will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and related experience. Typically, new hires start no higher than $106,026.00/year, based on Pierce College’s Administrative/Exempt Compensation Plan. Your paycheck is just part of the total compensation package. There is an outstanding benefits package which is worth an additional value equivalent to about 30% of your salary. A comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental, and vision insurance. Life and long-term disability insurance plans; vacation, sick and personal leave; reduced tuition; and retirement benefits are also provided. For more information, please visit our Benefits and Leave website at: https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/hr- benefits.

Physical Work Environment

This position works indoors in an office environment.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application and employment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. Requests should be made to the District Human Resources Office by calling 253-964-7342. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state’s free telecommunication access service.

Screening & Interview Process

Only those candidates who have complied with the application process and meet the required qualifications will be considered. Following the review of application materials, the most qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Check the email account you used for the application process for communication regarding the status of your application. Application materials submitted to Pierce College are the property of the College and will not be returned.

Conditions of Employment

Pierce College is a “fully vaccinated campus” under the state’s higher education guidance, which means that COVID-19 vaccination is highly encouraged for all employees and students.

Prior to the start of employment, the finalist for this position will be subject to a criminal background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

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 RCW 28B.112.080.

An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the District to sponsor an H-1B visa. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

Pierce College has adopted a Drug-Free Workplace policy. As a condition of employment, employees must agree to abide by the requirements established in that policy.

Equal Opportunity

The Pierce College District is an equal opportunity employer. The Board of Trustees and Pierce College District are committed to providing equal opportunity and will not discriminate in terms and conditions of employment and personnel practices. Decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal.

For more information about this position or assistance regarding your application, please contact the Human Resources office at

Questions regarding equal employment opportunities or discrimination may be directed to the following:

Sean Cooke

Title IX Coordinator

Tami Jacobs

ADACO / Section 504 Coordinator

Holly Gorski

Vice President for Human Resources

Paula Henson-Williams

District Affirmative Action Officer

More than Just a Paycheck!

Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision) and dental insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums ranging from $25.00 per month for individual coverage to $483.00 for full family coverage (the state pays dental premiums). Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.

Employees are also covered by basic life and long term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view coverage choices and how to enroll, please visit the

Retirement and Supplemental Plans

New Administrative employees are members of an employer matched retirement program administered by TIAA. For additional information, check out the web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the (SBVIP), administered by TIAA. This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Leave

Administrative employees begin accruing 8 hours of sick leave starting their first month of employment, as well as 6 days of personal leave and 22 days of vacation leave per year.

Holidays

Full-time employees are entitled to ten paid holidays and a personal holiday of their choice.

Tuition Reimbursement

Administrative employees working half-time or more may take space-available classes for a reduced rate through our Employee Learning and Development program.

Discounted Health Education Center Membership

Employees of the college receive a discount on Health Education Center membership, which provides access at both campuses to a complete set of cardiovascular and strength training equipment and a full gymnasium at the Fort Steilacoom campus. Personal trainers and physical education classes are also available for an additional fee.

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How does this position impact the College’s goal to support all students and to achieve racial and social equity in pursuit of its mission? Please limit your response to 500 words or less.

Required Question