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The Executive Director of Budget & Finance for Clover Park Technical College will have a leadership role in helping CPTC achieve its financial objectives through financial planning and financial management functions. This position will have broad financial responsibilities to manage, direct, coordinate, and prepare the college-wide operating and capital budgets. Through collaboration with the Finance Department, this position will be responsible for administering the annual operating budget process across the college, recommending policy, procedures, and organizational structures for an effective and efficient process. 

Clover Park Technical College celebrates the many individuals that make up our community and embraces the opportunity to learn from both our differences and similarities. CPTC values equity and respect and seeks to create an environment of innovation and excellence and focuses on student success, lifelong learning, and social responsibility. 

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. 

Duties and Tasks (Essential Functions)

Duty: Financial Management

• Manage all accounting and financial processes consistent with the requirements of the Washington State Auditor’s Office, Office of Financial Management, and the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.  Ensure reporting is accurate and complete.
• Manage and coordinate all aspects of the college’s monthly, year-end, and biennial-end closing processes in conjunction with other college departments, the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, and the Office of Financial Manage.  Provide informational reports to the Board of Trustees and the college community.
• Supervise Accounting Coordinators responsible for the direct completion of college accounting, purchasing, receivable, funded students, grant and foundation accounting, and cashiering; including scheduling, leave approvals, and performance evaluations.

Duty: Manage the college budget

• Lead collaborative college budget development process including revenue forecasting.
• Present the final budget to the Board of Trustees for approval.
• Ensure that the college’s expenditures remain compliant throughout the year with the budget.

Duty: Committee participation and working relationships

• Act as the college's representative for the statewide Budget Accounting and Reporting Council (BAR).
• Provide financial information for ad hoc reports required by other departments.
• Serve on the negotiation management team for both faculty and classified bargaining units.

Duty: Financial oversight of college capital projects

• Manage all accounting and reporting as required by OFM, State Board, and Department of Enterprise Services.
• Maintain complete project files.
• Access and prepare biennial capital requests.

Duty: Oversee operations of the College Bookstore

• Monthly review of the operating results of the bookstore.
• Prepare and request Managers' salary and benefits reimbursement from Barnes & Noble.
• Ensure Vendor payments to Barnes and Noble are prepared and submitted in a timely manner for funded student bookstore accounts.

Application Instructions

• • Complete application
  • Upload cover letter describing your skills and experience, and how they relate to the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications of this position
  • Upload resume
  • Upload unofficial transcripts of highest earned degree.
  • Complete Supplemental Questions
  • All offers of employment at Clover Park Technical College are contingent upon successful completion of background checks which include criminal history and sexual misconduct information requirements. Information obtained from the background checks will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the specific position.
• Should you have any difficulties uploading your documents, please contact NeoGov Technical Support at 1-855-524-5627, Mon-Fri 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Pacific Time.
  Official transcripts are required upon hire.
  
  Supplemental Information
  At this time, Clover Park Technical College is not sponsoring H1-B Visas.
  
  
  Per Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14 (Download PDF reader), state employees must be fully vaccinated no later than October 18, 2021. If selected for the position, your vaccine status will be verified during New Employee Orientation. Should you need information regarding medical or religious accommodation, please email human.resources@cptc.edu
   
  Land Acknowledgement Statement
  We acknowledge that we are on the traditional land of the Puget Sound Salish peoples belonging to the Puyallup, Steilacoom, Nisqually, and Squaxin Island tribes and bands, and we honor and thank the traditional caretakers of this land. We value the tribes in our community and the impact that they continue to make on our college to this day. For more information about CPTC's commitment to indigenous tribes, please visit http://www.cptc.edu/diversity
  
  Why we work for Washington State's Community and Technical Colleges
  There are a host of reasons why we work at Clover Park Technical College, including the fact that we are part of a network called the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges (SBTC). We are proud to be part of an institution that believes in building strong people, families, and communities. Community and technical colleges help people grow their skills and talents so they can become global citizens. Faculty and staff make colleges come alive, giving each student a place in which they want to learn. You can participate in college events, clubs, and committees that engage you, while college guest speakers enlighten and inspire you.
  
  More than a paycheck
  Clover Park Technical College offers much more than a paycheck. There is an outstanding benefits package that is worth an additional value equivalent to about 30% of your base salary. We offer a full range of benefits that include multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage options for employees and eligible family members; choice of retirement and deferred compensation plans to save for the future; paid holidays, sick time, and vacation, reduced tuition, and employee discounts and memberships Employee Assistance Program and more.
  
  Our History
  Clover Park Technical College is located in Lakewood, Washington. Our college has a rich history of professional and technical education dating back to the 1940s, when Clover Park School District established a War Production program, training civilians as auto mechanics, aircraft-service mechanics, ship-fitters, welders, and blueprint readers. Now, CPTC offers more than forty programs in Aerospace, Advanced Manufacturing, Health Sciences, Human Services, Business, Hospitality, Science Technology, Engineering, Transportation, and Trades. CPTC has two campuses: Our main campus is located in Lakewood, WA and our South Hill Campus is located in Puyallup, WA.  Learn more about Clover Park Technical College by visiting About CPTC.
  
  Equal Opportunity Employer 
  Clover Park Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and committed to principles of diversity.  We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran.
  
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  Notice of Availability of Annual Security Report: Clover Park Technical College's Annual Security Report is available online at  http://www.cptc.edu/risk/safety/security.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Three years of experience in managing and developing budgets as well as budget policy and analysis.
• Three years of supervisor experience within a professional accounting or business management environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Governmental Accounting and Fund Reporting (GAAFR), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines, and Governmental Auditing Standards.
• Culturally competent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate information of a detailed and technical nature to diverse audiences.
• Ability to analyze financial data, recognize errors, and implement corrections.
• Ability to plan, organize, set priorities, and meet deadlines
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance or closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Professional certification such as Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, and/or Certified Fraud Examiner. 
• Experience with the PeopleSoft financial management system used by the public community and technical colleges of Washington State.
• Public sector experience in developing, managing, and analyzing budgets.