Associate Vice Chancellor, Financial Services

Associate Vice Chancellor, Financial Services

Salary: $ - $ Annually

Job Type: Classified Management

Location:

Districtwide (Ventura County CA), CA

Closing: 2/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Under the direction of the Vice Chancellor of Business and Administrative Services, the Associate Vice Chancellor of Financial Services leads, plans, manages, organizes, and evaluates District business operations, systems, and processes, including budget development and administration, fiscal and accounting services, banking and payroll, auxiliary services, and other related operational functions.

Representative Duties:

• Assist in maintaining the fiscal integrity of the District.
• Develop short-term and long-range plans for business operations within the District.
• Provide leadership in collective bargaining on behalf of the District.
• Develop the annual budget in cooperation with college representatives; oversee the administration of the budget at a district-wide level; chair the shared-governance committee responsible for fiscal and budget activities.
• Plan, organize, evaluate, and manage business operations of the District including general accounting, internal and external audits, payroll, accounts payable, fiscal services, budget, and contract administration.
• Review, monitor, and approve district-wide structure and operations to ensure compliance with proper controls, standards, policies and procedures; consolidate operations from colleges to the District where appropriate; implement changes and enforce compliance.
• Draft District fiscal policies for Board adoption; develop and document standard accounting procedures; assure compliance with California Community Colleges Accounting and Budgeting Manual.
• Prepare or analyze financial data as it relates to the financial status of the District.
• Prepare Board agenda items on financial matters and make appropriate presentations to the Board.
• Assess the fiscal impact of statewide or legislative proposals on the District.
• Provide guidance to Vice Presidents of Business Services on budget development and management, accounting practices, cash handling, internal controls, and related matters.
• Supervise all fiscal matters of the District, including investments, financial aid, and accounting; assist the colleges with the fiscal management of the childcare centers, food services, and bookstores.
• Plan and coordinate the fiscal year-end process with the colleges to ensure the accuracy of the District's annual financial statements.
• Coordinate operations of the information technology system as it relates to the integrity of fiscal data, accounting procedures, internal controls, and reporting, including the specifications for any new systems or enhancements.
• Plan and coordinate the annual audit; assist the external audit firm in drafting the annual financial report; ensure that management letter comments are addressed appropriately.
• Serve as a member or chair of various committees related to policy, procedure, or financial matters; represent the District on a variety of committees.
• Drive a vehicle to college campuses as needed to attend meetings and carry out responsibilities.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned employees, set performance requirements and goals, monitor and coach for improvement, promote excellence and customer service, and take disciplinary action if needed according to District rules.
• Work collaboratively and professionally with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, and ethnic communities.
• Demonstrate cultural humility, sensitivity, and equity-mindedness in working with individuals from diverse communities; model inclusive behaviors; and achieve equity in assignment-related outcomes.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

E = Essential Duties

The District Administrative Center, centrally located in Camarillo, oversees administrative functions and provides leadership and services to the three colleges in support of VCCCD's mission.

The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. VCCCD's three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training, basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement.

The VCCCD recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotes academic excellence and creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its employees, contractors, students, and the community it serves. VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff who are dedicated to the success of all college students.

VCCCD does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates…