Director of Finance

Everett Community College; Everett (WA); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work location

Job summary

Everett Community College seeks an experienced accounting leader to serve as Director of Finance and Controller, reporting to the Vice President of Finance. The role directs core financial operations, safeguards financial reporting, and ensures audit readiness.

You will supervise staff, improve processes, and communicate complex financial information to diverse audiences while partnering with college leadership to support students and campus operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Five years of professional accounting experience, including fund accounting or governmental reporting.
• Three years of management experience supervising professional staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee core financial functions: general ledger, AP, AR, and treasury.
• Coordinate year-end closing and prepare annual financial statements per GAAP/GASB.
• Maintain internal controls, and manage external audits and regulatory compliance.
• Lead, coach, and develop staff; communicate technical data to diverse audiences.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GASB knowledge

Fund accounting

Regulatory compliance

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Everett Community College is seeking an experienced and collaborative accounting leader to serve as Director of Finance and Controller for the College’s accounting functions. Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, the Director will lead core financial operations, safeguard the integrity of financial reporting and systems, oversee year-end close and annual financial statements, and maintain strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness.

The ideal candidate will pair strong fund or governmental accounting expertise with an approachable, participatory leadership style. They will coach and develop staff, improve processes and documentation, resolve complex fiscal issues, communicate technical information clearly to diverse audiences, and serve as the Vice President’s primary advisor on accounting and fiscal matters. This is an opportunity to strengthen reliable, high-functioning financial operations that support the College and the students it serves.

Learn more about Everett Community College and our campus community, and discover what makes the city of Everett a beautiful place to live and work.

TITLE:Director of Finance

SALARY:$116,000-$119,000/year

DEPARTMENT:College Financial Services

REPORTS TO:Vice President of Finance

POSITION NUMBER:00012205

This position is eligible for hybrid work location, per Everett Community College’s Telework Policy

Financial Operations

• Manage the College’s core financial functions, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and treasury services.
• Oversee the integrity of the Chart of Accounts and the account structure within the College’s enterprise information system.
• Direct the fiscal year-end closing processes to ensure compliance with timelines set by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) and other state agencies.
• Resolve complex accounting discrepancies and ensure the routine reconciliation of federal, state, and local funds.
• Coordinate the preparation and accuracy of annual financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards.

Compliance

• Administer financial processes to ensure adherence to State and Federal regulations, as well as College policies.
• Serve as the primary liaison for external audit engagements and the Office of the State Auditor.
• Manage the integrity of financial internal controls and conduct regular risk assessments of fiscal activities.
• Facilitate federal and state disclosure reporting and satisfy external requests for information related to accreditation and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
• Continuously evaluate and improve departmental procedures and documentation to maintain regulatory compliance.

Leadership

• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff in alignment with collective bargaining agreements and College policies.
• Promote clear communication, collaboration, and accountability within the team.
• Coach and mentor staff on technical accounting standards and College business processes.
• Respond to grievances and manage employee performance to ensure efficient departmental operations.

General Duties

• Serve as the primary technical advisor to the Vice President of Finance on all accounting and fiscal matters.
• Represent the college on State Boards, Councils, and internal committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental operations and meet the needs of the campus, including acting for the Vice President of Finance as directed.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Five (5) years of professional accounting experience, including fund accounting or governmental financial reporting.
• Three (3) years of experience in a management role supervising professional staff.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and governmental internal control frameworks.
• Skill in managing integrated financial systems and performing complex data analysis.
• Ability to interpret and apply state and federal financial regulations.
• Ability to communicate technical financial data to diverse audiences.

Competencies

• Participatory Management: Provide opportunity for assigned staff to participate in management decision-making when and where appropriate. Consistently seek out appropriate information and input that ensure stakeholders perspective is considered;
• Approachability: Willing to take immediate time to actively listen to others. Considered “accessible” or can be depended upon to be available when needed. Responsive;
• Change Management: Initiate and/or manage the change process and energize it on an ongoing basis, taking steps to remove barriers or accelerate its pace;
• Leadership: Lead by example – serve as an appropriate role model to colleagues. Demonstrate confidence within areas of expertise - promote a cooperative work environment. Ability to appropriately apply leadership techniques to motivate, develop and guide employees;
• Visionary Leadership: Create a clear, compelling vision. Communicate vision and gain commitment. Act in accordance with vision. Display passion and optimism. Mobilize others to fulfill the vision;
• Oral & Written Communication: Speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations. Listen and get clarification. Respond well to questions. Demonstrate group presentation skills. Participate in meetings. Structure and convey information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents. Review and edit written work constructively. Ability to tailor to audience in mind;
• Student Centered: Ensures attention, interest, activities and efforts are centered upon the best interest of students. Create and support an environment that enables learners to achieve their personal, academic, and professional goals. Provide courteous and helpful responses to all customers, whether they be students, general public or employees from another department;
• Support for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Support initiatives of the College and departments to expand the human qualities that differentiate our workforce and workplace. Exemplify tenants of tolerance, acceptance and interest in different viewpoints, cultures, and backgrounds and demand similar conduct of assigned staff and department;
• Accountability: Accountable for own actions, decisions, errors, mistakes and/or failures to act when appropriate. Accept responsibility when given, understand what duties employee is responsible for and can be counted upon to carry out those responsibilities; and
• Teamwork: Demonstrate a willingness to work with, and help others in completing job assignments, the ability to accept constructive criticism, and to cooperate with fellow employees and supervisors.

Physical Requirements

Everett Community College follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

• Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, printers, and telecommunication devices.
• Ability to observe, analyze, and interpret data from various sources.
• Ability to prepare and present detailed reports, both in written and audible formats.
• Ability to exchange information on the phone, through video conferencing, or in person.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while performing routine tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Terms of Employment

• Full-time position, Monday through Friday, twelve (12) months per year.
• FLSA Exempt employee with a year-to-year contract.
• Position is subject to Everett Community College policies and procedures.
• Performance will be evaluated annually.