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Position Number: 1544482
Location: Riverside, CA
Position Type: Business - Accounting

Position Title:
Controller (Accounting Services) - District

Application Deadline

Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed below by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.
08/19/2019

Department:
Accounting Services (D)

Position Type:
Classified Management/Supervisor

College/Campus:
District

Physical location of the position:
District

Employment Type:
Full-Time

Position Length:
12-month

Salary Range:
Grade Y

Salary Amount:
$138,342 - $168,424

Salary Type:
Annual

Is this position categorically (grant) funded?
No

BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the area administrator, is responsible for the quality, administration, and maintenance of the District's accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash, capital asset inventory, payroll, and auxiliary operations.

PROVIDES WORK OR LEAD DIRECTION TO:
Assigned District personnel.

Education:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A master's degree from an accredited institution in business administration, accounting, or a related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the area of accounting and/or auditing administration, including three (3) years of experience in an administrative or supervisory position; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

An active license in the State of California as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and experience within a community college or school district environment is preferred.

Experience:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
1. Methods, principles, practices, terminology, and procedures of governmental and generally accepted accounting standards.
2. Effective internal accounting control practices and procedures to properly account for and prevent fraud.
3. Payroll practices and procedures in community colleges or school districts.
4. Methods for analyzing complex financial information and preparing reports and spreadsheets.
5. The California Community College's Budget and Accounting Manual, Government Code, California Code of Regulations, Title V Regulations, Education Code for California Community Colleges.
6. Computer software applications, including Excel, Access, Word, and financial accounting and budgeting software.

ABILITY TO:
1. Manage District accounting and budget development.
2. Manage the day-to-day fiscal activities at all levels.
3. Develop, establish, and monitor fiscal controls to properly account for and prevent fraud.
4. Develop effective and efficient accounting procedures and practices for all areas of responsibility.
5. Develop effective and efficient financial reporting practices and procedures.
6. Effectively lead, plan, organize, and coordinate a complex and diverse program of accounting functions.
7. Reason and draw appropriate conclusions.
8. Conduct research and analysis, identify trends and forecast needs.
9. Communicate ideas and recommendations clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
10. Handle sensitive transactions.
11. Maintain an understanding of current ideas, trends, practices, laws, and regulations pertaining to the areas of responsibility for this position, and effectively communicates that information to the college community.
12. Maintain familiarity and assist in interpreting generally accepted accounting principles, governmental accounting standards, applicable federal and state codes/regulations, board policies and administrative procedures.
13. Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, regulations and policies.
14. Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students (E.C. 87360a).

Other:
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Candidate must demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and the community.

CONTACTS:
Co-workers, other departmental staff, other California Community College administrators and staff, vendors, Riverside County Office of Education, Federal and State agencies, Finance, Audit and Executive committees, and Board of Directors of the RCCD Foundation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Employee must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Will require occasional travel.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS:
Employee works in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.
Duties and Responsibilities:
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES (Illustrative Only):
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
1. Plans, organizes, and supervises the District accounting operations for all governmental and auxiliary funds, including but not limited to special revenue, capital projects, self-insurance, and college-generated funds; and ensures the maintenance of the fiscal database systems through year-end closing and audit adjustments.
2. Plans, develops, documents and maintains proper fiscal controls to account for and prevent fraud in all governmental and auxiliary funds.
3. Manages the District's revenue and accounts receivable/payable functions, , and capital asset inventory control system; manages the District's payroll processes and associated reporting required by the District, County, State, and/or federal government.
4. Supervises and assists in the accounting for special projects, grants, and contract funds, including categorical and other programs; prepares reports to local, State, and federal funding agencies as required for restricted funds.
5. Monitors and accounts for all receipts, disbursements, and cash flow received throughout the District, including the RCCD Foundation.
6. Leads, assists, and coordinates with external accounting firms or government agencies during audits.
7. Serves as liaison between at the District and the Riverside County Office of Education.
8. Ensures that District-wide financial statements and reports are accurately prepared, scheduled, and presented to the Board of Trustees to ensure timely and appropriate decision-making.
9. Ensures that District and college revenues and expenditure reconciliation are accurately prepared on a timely basis.
10. Supervises and evaluates assigned staff; establishes goals and objectives for assigned area(s) of responsibility in concert with the strategic plan and administrative program review.
11. Performs other duties, related to the position, as assigned.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a Classified Management position with twelve-month contracts. Paid vacation, 22 days annually; and paid accruable sick leave, 12 days annually. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than 12 months. The District provides a health and welfare benefit package for employees and legal qualifying dependents.

The work location and assignment within a job classification is determined by the District and may be subject to change.

All offers of employment will be contingent upon the availability of funds and approval by the Board of Trustees.

The Riverside Community College District is an equal opportunity employer and recognizes the need to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. For more information, contact (951) 222-8039.

The Riverside Community College District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law. This holds true for all District employment opportunities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX Officer/Section 504/ADA Coordinator. Harassment of any employee/student with regard to ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law, is strictly prohibited. The Title IX Officer, Section 504/ADA Coordinator for the District is Ms. Lorraine Jones, 3801 Market Street, Riverside, CA 92501. Telephone Number is: (951) 222-8039.

Required Applicant Documents:
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Letter of Recommendation 1
Letter of Recommendation 2

Optional Applicant Documents:
Letter of Recommendation 3
Other Document
Doctorate Transcript
Bachelors or Equivalent Transcript
Masters or Equivalent Transcript

Other Document:
Copy of CPA License

Effective Employment Date:
Anticipated start date: September 2019

Application Deadline:
08-19-2019

Special Comments:
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IMPORTANT NOTICES:
*It is anticipated that interviews will occur sometime during the 4th week of August or 1st week of September.
Please note: The selection process typically concludes within four to six weeks from the closing date. There are, however, exceptions to this general guideline. Status updates will be made throughout the process. Please refer to your account for any updates to the status of your application.

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* Only electronic, on-line applications are accepted. All supporting materials, required or optional, must also be in electronic formats and attached to the electronic, on-line application when applying. Supporting materials are only accepted as Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) or Microsoft Word files and must be less than 2 MB in size.

* An application will not be considered complete unless all Required Documents are electronically attached to the application by the Application Deadline date. An incomplete file may subject the candidate to disqualification.

* Paper applications and supporting materials, including letters of recommendation, WILL NOT be accepted! All documents must be submitted electronically with the online application.

* Letters of reference must be NON-CONFIDENTIAL and submitted electronically when applying on-line.

* Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed above by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.

* The Riverside Community College District does not require testing at the initial application filing period. As you progress through the selection process, you may be required to perform a job-related test based on the needs of the work area for which you are being considered.

* The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicant should contact Diversity and Human Resources at (951) 222-8595 for assistance.

Application Types Accepted:
Classified/Management/Confidential Application

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