Associate Vice Chancellor, Accounting Services (DO)
Salary
$180,285.69 - $254,738.97 Annually
Location
District Office, CA
Job Type
Management - Classified Administrator
Job Number
FY25-2600171
College
District Office
Department
Business Services
Opening Date
05/08/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Assured Consideration Date
05/22/2026
Internal Posting Information
None
Below is our job description for this position. Please also review the Important Instructions & Additional Information section below, which contains valuable information about our application process.
Basic Function
Under administrative direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller is responsible for the following major areas: overseeing the computerized accounting systems and procedures, directing the District and grant accounting staff, schedules annual financial reporting cycles, preparing and monitoring internal financial statements, coordinating with external auditors for the District-wide audits, reporting fiscal results to the appropriate state and other agencies, and related work as required.
Representative Duties
Plan, organize, and direct the accounting and grant reporting functions District-wide.
Monitor and exercise supervision of all accounting and grant reporting office functions: develop and maintain annual budget for accounting and purchasing services; audit invoices and the preparation of commercial warrants; collect accounts receivable; and deposit funds with the County Treasurer and various banking institutions. Direct, monitor, and assist in reconciliation of all bank, bond and investment accounts.
Supervise development of grant and compliance requirements and assist in developing systems and procedures compliant with federal, state, and local bidding limits and legal requirements for contracts and grants. Direct and oversee production and annual update of District grant manuals.
Process all reports to federal and state agencies, including accounts for specially- funded programs, and grants and file all required reports and claims for cash advance, drawdowns, and final reimbursement.
Coordinate the development of new and revised applications and systems that affect all the financial operations of the District.
Direct and oversee the maintenance of the District's Chart of Accounts to ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
Direct the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and provide information regarding the status of financial accounts.
Coordinate Districtwide preparation for external audits and implementing audit recommendations.
Provide training and assistance to the campuses in the development and maintenance of accounting/grant records.
Analyzing data and interpreting laws, rules, and other regulations relating to business activities.
Select, supervise, train, and evaluate accounting and grant reporting department employees District-wide.
Participate and direct the development, interpretation, and application of District policies and procedures for controls, grants, purchasing, and other financial operations of the District.
Maintaining proficiency in Educational Code provisions, Public Contract Code and other state and federal regulations pertaining to business services activities.
Participate in or chair various committees related to the District's finances, as assigned.
Assume additional administrative responsibilities as appropriate to the position. As needed, may act in the capacity of the Chief Financial Officer.
Respond to inquiries from federal, state, or local agencies related to all fiscal operations.
Promote a work culture that values diversity and demonstrates the delivery of exemplary customer service, innovation, and quality services to employees and the community.
Establish and maintain strong, cooperative, and effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and community partnerships.
Perform related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Desirable Qualifications:
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
SALARY RANGE
$ 180,285.69 - $ 254,738.97 annually
Maximum Entry Level Salary: $189,412.66 annually
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by May 22nd, 2026, are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.
Completed application packet MUST include:
Completed Online Application for Employment form
Current resume
Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
Copy of legible transcripts
List of five (5) professional references - Listed on application form
It is the applicants responsibility to redact (or remove) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.
Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. EEO Plan 2021-2024
Note: The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. Discrimination Free Work Environment
The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.
Important Instructions & Additional Information
Complete applications received by the "assured consideration date" above are guaranteed to be reviewed by Human Resources. If you apply after this date, there is no guarantee that your application will be reviewed. However, we still recommend that you apply because recruitments remain open and are posted until filled. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits and/or repost or restart recruitments at any point.
Completed applications must include the following.
It is the applicants responsibility to redact or remove any personally identifiable information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, photos, etc.
International or Foreign Degrees
Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.
Accommodations
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (For more information, see our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunities website.)
Discrimination Free Work Environment
Discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation of any person, military and veteran status, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics is illegal and violates Kern Community College District policy.
The Kern CCD Equal Employment Opportunity Plan guides the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Districts efforts to foster equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity.
See our Discrimination-Free Work Environment webpage for more information.
Work Authorization
Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.
E-Verify
The Kern Community College District participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit e-verify.gov.
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Full-time permanent employees (20+ hours per month) are eligible for health benefits:
Health
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Long-term Disability
In addition to the above benefits, the District also offers a robust voluntary benefits selection:
Flex 125
Additional products and services through American Fidelity
Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance
Tax Shelter Annuities
The District participates in CalPERS Retirement System and Social Security benefits for Classified and Management employees. Employees covered under the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit.
The District participates in the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) for faculty. Employees covered under the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit.
All coverages begin on the first of the following month after the hire date.
The following classifications are eligible for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health benefits at the employee expense offered through SISC:
For additional information, please visit our Kern Community College District Benefits webpage.
Employer Kern Community College District
Address 2100 Chester Ave
Bakersfield, California, 93301
Phone 6613365141