| Location | Fountain Valley, CA |
| Salary | $149,684–$198,929 Per Year |
Director of Business Services (TRANSFER ONLY)
Salary
$149,684.00 - $198,929.00 Annually
Location
Coastline College - Student Services Center - Fountain Valley, CA
Job Type
Classified Management
Job Number
CM-003-27
Division
Coastline Community College
Opening Date
10/26/2026
Closing Date
10/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Definition
(ON-CAMPUS - In-Person Position)
TRANSFER ONLY: This position is open to active management employees at Coast Community College District at salary grade DG-10 or higher. External candidates are not eligible to apply. If you are not a current active employee with CCCD, please do not apply at this time.
About Coastline College
Coastline College opened in 1976 as the first campus-free college in the United States. Over the years, the "college beyond walls" evolved to teach courses online, through correspondence, and in-person. Coastline guides diverse populations of students toward the attainment of associate degrees and certificates leading to career advancement, personal empowerment, and transfer. By meeting students where they are, Coastline provides innovative instruction and services designed to achieve equitable outcomes. Coastline is committed to creating opportunities for student success.
Mission & Values
At Coastline College we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms that includes every race, religion, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, veterans, sexual orientation, and people with varied abilities. Coastline College is seeking applications from candidates whose professional experience and service advance anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, and social justice and who will positively contribute to the Colleges mission and vision. Successful candidates will share our vision and will work with us to help all students achieve their educational goals, regardless of their background and level of preparation. We welcome candidates whose experiences have facilitated their understanding of traditionally underrepresented racial minority communities.
Summary
Plans, organizes, and manages the activities of the Finance and Accounting division of the Fiscal Services department and performs highly complex professional accounting duties in the analysis, preparation and maintenance of financial records, statements and reports, and of accounting transactions and controls. Serves, on a rotating basis, as an appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Coast Community College District Enterprise corporation.
Distinguishing Career Features
The Director, Business Services manages and participates in professional accounting, budget administration, and decision support for a College. The Director maintains financial records for the general and special funds as well as student activities, enterprises, foundation, and other secular non-profit business units. The Director administers and prepares reports and statements for both governmental fund and business enterprise accounting occurring at the College. The incumbent contributes to the continuing improvement of the District's financial systems through implementation and refinement of internal controls, adherence to accounting policies, and development of 'best' practices and procedures. Assignments are broad in scope and allow for a high degree of administrative discretion. The Director of Business Services, on a rotating basis, serves as the appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Coast Community College District Enterprise corporation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties may vary among departments, divisions and jobs. Incumbents typically perform a substantial portion or all of the following types of duties, as assigned:
Plans, develops, and coordinates implementation of new projects, procedures, or measures. Tests and approves changes to the District's enterprise financial system on behalf of the department by working with information technology staff to ensure that financial systems are functioning properly.
Researches, analyzes, evaluates and develops findings and makes determinations and recommendations involving complex financial management issues. Participates on various District committees, offering accounting and financial expertise.
Identifies College and departmental financial information needs and prepares ad-hoc reports using District's financial system to extract, tabulate, and perform mathematical or statistical operations to assess operational performance.
Plans, organizes, and manages and evaluates the work of accounting and support staff. Establishes departmental standards and work plans, prioritizes, assigns, and reviews the work of staff.
Establishes standards for staff and monitors, coaches, and evaluates the performance to departmental requirements and personal development targets. Monitors the work of staff and offers coaching for continuous performance improvement and development.
Manages and reviews the work of employees preparing and processing accounting transactions, making journal entries, and reconciling general ledger and subsidiary records and accounts, maintaining accounting records and reports and preparing monthly and annual financial statements, reports, schedules, and footnotes.
Reviews and approves monthly and annual financial statements for enterprise accounts and attends District meetings to provide explanations and clarifications. Oversees and participates in the year-end closing processes.
Manages the collection of receivables from students, external agencies, and auxiliary units including the cashiering, receipting, recording, banking and internal controls of all incoming funds.
Plans and conducts staff training. Provides answers to employees on technical accounting and procedural matters and assists staff in reconciling complex and difficult accounting and credit/debit systems problems.
Interprets policies and procedures to employees through staff meetings, memos, instructions, procedures and other means.
Provides professional assistance and support to District financial management. Provides guidance and direction in resolving routine to complex disputes or issues, in compliance with generally accepted accounting practices, and District, state, and federal policies.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and treatment of accounts and transactions including those for student activity accounts, enterprises, and other special funds.
Plans, organizes, and manages College current accounting functions including, but not limited to, accounts payable, accounts receivable and treasury, financial aid, budget and expense controls, and decision support for forecasting and performance analysis.
Schedules annual financial reporting cycles, objectives, and priorities. Directs, trains, and supervises the performance of subordinate work sections, ensuring adequate levels of service to other departments and executives.
Assures protection of assets by developing, coordinating, and administering internal accounting policies, controls, and procedures for accounting operations that include but are not limited to revenues and reimbursements, expense budgets, accounts receivable, contracts and accounts payable, payroll, grants, and special funds.
Directs and prepares periodic reports that compare performance with plans, budgets, and standards. Interprets financial and statistical results. Provides sites and departments with periodic financial management information reports, highlighting variances from plan.
Forecasts short and long range cash requirements and obligations, as a basis for maintaining adequate funds for the College and ancillary operations.
Executes cash disbursements for payment of expenditures of accounts payable and debt in accordance with disbursement and accounting policies.
Oversees and participates in the closing of financial records to prepare trial balance financial summary statements. Oversees preparation of accounting entries to close accounts, allocation of accounting adjustments, and consolidation to summaries.
Continually reviews accounting systems for appropriate information, accuracy, and controls. Assures that accounting systems comply with appropriate regulations
Reconciles College's account, grants, ancillary operations, and to the District's general ledger.
Serves as the designated accounting officer and contact for state, special fund, and private auditors for the College as well as Banking Liaison for College's banking needs.
Provides oversight regarding the examination, reconciliation and adjustment of accounting records and the annual closing of the books. Assists with independent auditor for College, Foundation, ancillary operations, and GO Bond audits and helps to coordinate responses to the annual audit report of findings, comments and recommendations, when necessary.
Assists staff in developing solutions to technical problems and with accounting procedural questions; reviews staff work for accuracy and compliance with District & Board policies. Plans, organizes, and coordinates staff assignments for maximum effectiveness and productivity. Provides technical assistance and responds to inquiries of College staff regarding various fiscal matters. Determines, recommends, and implements appropriate changes and improvements in existing accounting systems and procedures.
Oversees the maintenance of chart of accounts for College funds in accordance with the Budget and Accounting Manual.
Maintains, recommends, and/or executes investments for the Foundation.
Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.
Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050-Code of Professional Ethics.
Qualifications and Physical Demands
Qualifications
Knowledge and Skills
Requires specialized professional knowledge of the theory, principles, and procedures of accounting, auditing and finance for education and public sector.
Requires working knowledge of the principles and procedures used in budget preparation, accounting administration, and development of internal controls.
Requires working knowledge of the principles and techniques used in financial analysis and research.
Requires working knowledge of the District's accounting data entry and storage systems.
Requires working knowledge of the external audit process.
Requires considerable knowledge of the laws and regulations governing financial transactions.
Requires advanced math skills to perform an array of business and statistical calculations.
Requires well-developed skill with personal computer software sufficient to design and use spreadsheets and databases for decision support.
Requires sufficient English language skills to prepare business financial reports seen by the public.
Requires well-developed human relations skills sufficient to carry out negotiations, make formal presentations, conduct performance reviews, and communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Abilities
Requires the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the position.
Requires the ability to organize and integrate the financial and budgetary reporting services of a College.
Requires the ability to conduct complex analyses of accounting transactions, financial reports, variances in expenditures, and authorized business opportunities such as grants and on-going operations.
Requires the ability to interpret and apply accounting rules and requirements and pertinent sections of the state education codes.
Requires the ability to convert financial information and outcomes into reports of findings and condition.
Requires the ability to gather and analyze data and develop conclusions and recommendations.
Requires the ability to develop projections using historical data and inferential methods.
Requires the ability to think critically and creatively.
Requires the ability to supervise, train, evaluate and motivate staff in a way that optimizes service.
Requires the ability to plan, organize and prioritize complex and technical work processes in order to meet schedules and timelines.
Physical Abilities
The general physical demands, working conditions, and essential job functions associated with this classification will be kept on file with the Office of Human Resources.
Essential functions will vary by position.
As defined by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act ("FEHA"), the District shall engage in a timely, good faith interactive process with employees or employment applicants who are requesting or are in need of reasonable accommodations and, provide reasonable accommodations for employees or employment applicants who, because of their disability, are limited in or unable to perform one or more of the essential functions of their job in accordance with applicable state and federal law.
Education and Experience
The position requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a closely related field and six (6) years of experience in accounting systems and operations, financial analysis and reporting, audit, including two (2) years in a leadership capacity. A CPA certificate is desirable and may substitute for some experience. Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required equivalent qualifications for the position.
A Master's Degree in Business Administration may substitute for the CPA certificate.
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Demonstrated evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, ethnic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.
Licenses and Certificates
May require a valid driver license.
A valid CPA certificate is desirable.
Working Conditions
Work is performed indoors where minimal safety considerations exist.
This job specification describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, work steps, and skills required of the job.
Note: D.E.I.A. - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism
The Coast Community College District (Orange Coast College, Golden West College, and Coastline) continues to strengthen our efforts around diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and anti-racism. The Coast Community College District is focused on creating a culture of inclusive excellence by uplifting employees and students through an environment that is equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible. We have a strong focus and importance on D.E.I.A. and Anti-Racism (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility) and will be actively listening, assessing, and evaluating this throughout each stage of the application, recruitment, and interview process.
Conditions of Employment
Note: To be eligible for employment, you must possess authorization to work in the United States. The District does not sponsor visas or take over any established visa sponsorship.
This is a TRANSFER (IN-HOUSE) ONLY - permanent, general funded, full-time, 12-months per year classified management position. The normal hours of work will be Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with the flexibility to occasionally work extended hours and/or weekends, if necessary, to meet the departments needs. The effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor. The District provides medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents and life insurance for the employee. (Salary Schedule: DG-10)
Please note that job offers are conditional and are contingent upon the successful completion of satisfactory comprehensive background check (including Livescan fingerprinting) and satisfactory references, and approval or ratification by the District's Board of Trustees or the Chancellor.
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment. The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910 ) The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the Districts strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
Pay Philosophy:
Coast Community College District, through policies, practices, and other benefit programs, delivers a fair and equitable total compensation program that promotes equal employment opportunity, inclusion, and workforce vitality. In general, it is the policy of the District to place new employees at the first step of the salary grade. All movement on the salary schedule will occur July 1 of each year for all classified employees.
Application Requirements:
Application materials must be electronically submitted online at http://www.cccd.edu/employment to be considered for employment.
Incomplete applications, application materials submitted by mail, and documents not requested in the job announcement will not be considered. Please note that the district does not return materials submitted in the application process (copies of original supporting documents are acceptable).
A complete application packet includes:
Submit an application online at:
http://www.cccd.edu/employment
Coast Community College District - Human Resources
1370 Adams Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Individuals who need reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office for assistance or call 714.438.4716.
Submission of all required application information and materials is the responsibility of the applicant. All application materials become the property of the Coast Community College District and will NOT be copied or returned. To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. If you do not know an answer, please indicate so, but do not leave any space blank.
All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Please note: Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.
Any documents that you are unable to attach can be emailed to jobs@cccd.edu
Emails must clearly indicate the job you are applying to and your full name.
Additional Information
Selection Procedure
Employment Information
The SELECTED CANDIDATE is required to complete the following prior to employment:
Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators/managers, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. We are committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and equal consideration for all qualified candidates. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information.
The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includes Coastline College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College. The three colleges offer programs in transfer, general education, occupational/technical education, community services, and student support services.
Since its founding in 1947, the Coast Community College District has enjoyed a reputation as one of the leading community college districts in the United States. Governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, the Coast Community College District plays an important role in the community by responding to the needs of a changing and increasingly diverse population.
Coast Community College District Title IX (For more information on Title IX click here)
https://www.cccd.edu/employees/hr/title9/Pages/Staff-and-Faculty-Resources.aspx
The 2025 Coast Community College District Annual Security and Fire Safety provides the crime statistics for calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024, which were submitted to the U.S. Department of Education as required under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. A hard copy can be obtained from one of the Campus Safety Offices. Please contact any of the Campus Safety Offices for any questions.
Title IX & Sex Discrimination
https://www.cccd.edu/employees/hr/title9/Pages/Staff-and-Faculty-Resources.aspx
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
We know that the health of our employees and their families is a priority. Thats why we offer extensive health care benefits to benefits-eligible employees. We offer the SISC Anthem PPO plan as well as four HMOs, SISC Anthem California Care Full, SISC Anthem Select, SISC Anthem Priority Select, and SISC Kaiser Permanente.
Benefits are available to regular permanent employees working 20 or more hours per week. Benefits are not available to employees working less than 20 hours per week, temporary, hourly, or other short-term employees.
District-paid Life Insurance
The District provides Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance benefits, underwritten by Hartford. This district-paid benefit is equal to one time your annual salary and remains in effect until age 70. At age 70, your benefit is reduced to half.
District-paid Disability Benefits
Coast Community College District provides both a short-term disability benefit and long-term disability benefit to employees working 20 or more hours per week who are unable to work because of disability due to illness, injury, or maternity.
Voluntary Plans
A variety of voluntary plans are offered through the Coast Community College District to benefits-eligible employees such as Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, MetLife Legal Plan, and other Section 125 compliant insurance plans.
Enrich Your Profession
Professional Development Programs The District offers a variety of Professional Development programs for faculty and classified staff that encompasses all types of facilitated learning opportunities, ranging from college degrees to formal coursework and conferences. We encourage lifelong learning that maintains and improves professional competencies, enhances career progression, and keeps our employees on the cutting edge of their profession.
Sabbatical Leaves
Faculty members are encouraged to pursue professional growth leading to the development of increased competence and the improvement of instruction and/or redirection in their current teaching discipline. The Districts sabbatical leave program is designed to assist in this pursuit and is available on a semester basis after completing six consecutive years of service.
Time to Refuel
Vacation - Classified employees earn vacation days commensurate with years of service. Confidential, Educational Administrators, and Classified Managers earn 22 days of vacation each fiscal year. Accrued vacation is prorated for all employee categories working less than full-time.
Sick Leave - All contract employees earn sick leave as outlined in the CA Education Code. Sick leave may be carried over from year-to-year and, upon retirement, unused sick leave may contribute to your CalPERS or CalSTRS retirement pension benefit.
Holidays - The Coast Community College District observes 22 paid holidays per year.
Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military Leave - Coast Community College District grants contract employees called to jury duty a leave of absence, without loss of pay, for the entire length of required service. Other available leaves include bereavement from 3-5 days and military leaves of absence in accordance with applicable state laws.
Great Expectations
Pension Plans - The Coast Community College District participates in the California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) and the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) for contract employees. Non-contract employees participate in the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) plan for the first 1,000 hours of their employment.
Medical Benefits After Retirement - It is the policy of the Coast Community College District that contract employees, who retire from the District at age 60 or older and with fifteen or more years of service, be afforded the same group insurance benefits until 70 years of age. A Medicare Supplement plan is available to retirees and their spouses after age 70.
Annuities - The Coast Community College District maintains a program whereby qualified employees may request through Payroll to have a portion of their salary deposited to a 403b tax-sheltered annuity plan or an approved 457 deferred compensation plan.
Schools First Federal Credit Union - The Schools First Federal Credit Union is a federally insured, full service, financial cooperative that is a not-for-profit organization. Earnings are used to benefit all members to provide a full range of financial services and offerings.
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Coast Community College District has a commitment to quality education, equitable outcomes, inclusive practices, and racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity. Describe specific ways you have fostered diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts through your profession, teaching, service, or mentoring.
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This is a transfer job posting. Only active management CCCD employees at DG-10 or above are eligible to apply. Are you a current active employee holding a role DG-10 or higher?
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Please provide your: Employee ID# (C# or E#)
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Please provide your: Current Position Title + Work Site (CCCD, CCC, GWC, OCC)
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I understand that a COMPLETE application packet is required for consideration, which includes the following: 1. A completed Coast Community College District Online Employment Application 2. A current resume (uploaded as a separate attachment - PDF recommended) 3. A cover letter (uploaded as a separate attachment - PDF recommended) 4. Responses to supplemental questions (clear and detailed responses are required as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, or put "see resume", or "N/A" or leave blank)
Required Question
Employer Coast Community College District
Address 1370 Adams Avenue
Costa Mesa, California, 92626
Phone 714-438-4668
714-438-4714
Website http://www.cccd.edu