Director, Accounting Services & Grants

Position Information

Position: Director, Accounting Services & Grants

Department: Finance & Administrative Services

Type of Position: Full-time Salaried

Exemption Status: Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 40 hours per week

Opportunity for hybrid schedule: Yes

Starting Salary Range: $85,072.00 - $, determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

The Director, Accounting Services & Grants assists the Chief Financial Officer in the management of financial operations and providing leadership and strategic direction to the Accounting Services & Grants, Payroll, and Accounts Payable departments within Financial Services at JCCC.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Accounting required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience required.
• Supervisory experience required.

• Experience in Higher Education.
• Experience with Ellucian Banner.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Financial Strategy, Analysis, and Advisory Support
  • Assist the Chief Financial Officer with banking, treasury management, and investment strategy development to maximize returns while adhering to established risk management policies.
  • Provide financial analysis, forecasting, and insights to support budget development and institutional decision-making.
  • Advise and train leaders across JCCC departments on financial matters, policies, and best practices.
  • Interpret and provide guidance on applicable financial regulations and internal policies.
• Leadership, Staff Development, and Performance Management
  • Provide leadership, direction, and training to finance staff to support effective day-to-day operations.
  • Coach team members through performance issues and escalations; implement corrective or disciplinary actions as needed.
  • Evaluate employee performance and establish clear goals, responsibilities, competencies, and professional development plans.
  • Foster a collaborative, efficient, and high-performing work environment.
• Accounting Operations and Financial Reporting
  • Lead and direct all accounting functions, ensuring accurate accounting and reporting of institutional and grant funds in compliance with applicable requirements.
  • Review and approve general ledger journal entries and account reconciliations to ensure timely and accurate financial records.
  • Direct monthly and year-end close processes, including accruals and preparation of audit work papers.
  • Oversee the maintenance and integrity of the general ledger chart of accounts.
• Internal Controls, Policies, and Strategic Planning
  • Design, implement, and maintain effective systems of internal control over financial reporting and safeguarding of institutional assets.
  • Lead strategic planning efforts within the finance function.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies, procedures, and guidelines aligned with best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Disbursement Operations
  • Oversee payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely bi-monthly payroll processing and compliance with federal, state, and institutional requirements.
  • Lead accounts payable operations, ensuring accurate and timely weekly disbursements.
  • Direct travel and expense program processes, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Maintain a high level of expertise in payroll, accounts payable, procurement, travel, and expenditure regulations and policies.
• Audit, Compliance, and External Relations
  • Direct and ensure the timely completion of the annual financial statement audit.
  • Ensure financial statements, audit reports, and footnote disclosures are accurate and compliant with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements.
  • Coordinate audit activities and maintain effective communication with external auditors.
  • Ensure audit work papers and information requests are completed accurately and on schedule.
  • Other duties as assigned.

To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, and cover letter.

• Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.