Controller

Salary : $139,151.00 - $169,519.00 Annually

Location : Santa Barbara, CA

Job Type: Classified Manager

Job Number: 04-2026-R1

Department: Accounting and Finance

Opening Date: 04/01/2026

Closing Date: 4/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Basic Functions

Under the direction of the Vice President-Business Services, plan, organize, control and direct the operations and activities of the Accounting Department including the preparation, development, monitoring, review, analysis, maintenance and adjustment of College District funds and accounts; develop and prepare the annual preliminary College budget; coordinate, direct and participate in financial record-keeping, reporting and related auditing functions to assure accurate and timely accounting and reporting of College accounts and budgets; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel

Representative Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Plan, organize, control and direct Accounting operations and activities including the preparation, development, monitoring, review, analysis, maintenance and adjustment of College District funds and accounts; establish and maintain fiscal time lines and priorities for the College; assure related activities comply with established standards, requirements, internal controls, laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures

Develop and prepare the annual preliminary College budget; monitor and analyze the College budget to assure proper allocations, fund disbursement and fiscal solvency; review, evaluate and project annual revenue and expenditures to determine budget requirements; revise the annual budget in response to College needs; monitor spending to assure compliance with established limitations

Coordinate, direct and participate in financial record-keeping, reporting and related auditing functions including general accounting, accounts payable and payroll functions to assure accurate and timely accounting and reporting of College accounts and budgets; monitor fiscal performance and integrity of College funds including Bookstore, Food Services and other enterprises

Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions; coordinate subordinate work assignments and review work to assure accuracy, completeness and compliance with established standards, requirements and procedures; conduct fiscal training sessions as needed

Direct the calculation, posting, auditing and adjustment of journal entries; coordinate and direct the monitoring, evaluation, balancing and reconciliation of various accounts, funds and budgets; assure accurate accounting of funds including income and expenditures; initiate budget and fund transfers and adjustments as appropriate; audit accounts for errors and make appropriate adjustments

Monitor, evaluate and enhance the current and long-range fiscal solvency, effectiveness and efficiency of the College District; develop, analyze and provide technical assistance to various administrators concerning fiscal plans, goals, objectives and strategies; provide technical direction to administrators in assuring smooth and efficient fiscal and budgetary functions and activities

Direct and participate in the preparation and maintenance of various financial and statistical records, statements and reports related to budgets, accounts, funds, income, expenditures, projections, audits, fiscal performance and assigned activities

Monitor and analyze Accounting operations, systems and activities for financial effectiveness and operational efficiency; direct the planning, development and implementation of policies, procedures, systems and programs to enhance the financial effectiveness and operational efficiency of Accounting operations and activities

Direct the input of a variety of financial and statistical data into an assigned computer system; oversee the maintenance of related automated records and files; direct and participate in generating a variety of computerized reports; assure accuracy of input and output data; oversee the development of technology systems and processes to enhance the efficiency of College fiscal functions

Manage the development and implementation of fiscal reporting and special accounting projects; direct the research, compilation, assembly and analysis of a variety of related financial, statistical and budgetary information; investigate and resolve financial issues, errors and discrepancies; develop and implement data collection, analysis and presentation methodology for studies and projects

Maintain current knowledge of State and federal laws, codes, rules, regulations and pending legislature related to accounting and budgetary functions; modify programs and procedures to assure compliance with established requirements as necessary; implement accounting standards as needed.

Provide consultation and technical expertise to administrators, personnel, outside agencies and others concerning fiscal operations and activities; respond to inquiries and provide detailed and technical information concerning related accounts, funds, budgets, transactions, records, standards, principles, laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures; assure proper and timely resolution of fiscal issues and discrepancies

Coordinate fiscal functions to assure smooth and efficient annual audits; direct audit-related activities for calendar and year-end closing activities

Direct accounts payable and payroll functions to assure accurate and timely payment of financial obligations and employees; direct the issuing and distribution of checks and other payments

Develop and prepare the annual preliminary Accounting budget; analyze and review budgetary and financial data; control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established limitations

Provide technical information and assistance to the Vice President concerning fiscal and budgetary activities, needs and issues; assist in the formulation and development of policies, procedures and programs; oversee the development and implementation of fiscal goals and objectives

Communicate with administrators, personnel and various outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns

Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software; drive a vehicle to conduct work

Attend and conduct a variety of meetings as assigned; prepare and deliver oral presentations concerning fiscal operations, activities, needs and issues

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and seven years increasingly responsible accounting experience involving the review, analysis, maintenance and adjustment of a variety of budgets, funds and accounts including three years in an administrative capacity

Knowledge and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Planning, organization and direction of Accounting operations and activities including the preparation, development, monitoring, review, analysis, maintenance and adjustment of College District funds and accounts

Accounting, budget and business functions of a college district

Advanced theory and application of budgetary planning and control in a college system

Generally accepted accounting and auditing principles, practices and procedures

Preparation, analysis, review and control of College accounts and budgets

Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures

Financial and statistical record-keeping techniques

Financial analysis and projection techniques

Preparation of financial statements and comprehensive accounting reports

Fiscal organization, operations, policies and objectives of the College District

Policies and objectives of assigned programs and activities

Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training

Oral and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

Operation of a computer and assigned software

ABILITY TO:

Plan, organize, control and direct Accounting operations and activities including the preparation, development, monitoring, review, analysis, maintenance and adjustment of College District funds and accounts

Develop and prepare the annual preliminary College budget

Coordinate, direct and participate in financial record-keeping, reporting and related auditing functions to assure accurate and timely accounting and reporting of College accounts and budgets

Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel

Review and analyze budgets to assure proper allocations, fund disbursement and fiscal solvency

Monitor, evaluate and enhance the current and long-range fiscal solvency, effectiveness and efficiency of the College District

Assure accurate accounting of funds including income and expenditures

Evaluate financial and budgetary data and prepare reports, forecasts and recommendations

Direct the monitoring, evaluation and reconciliation of College accounts, funds and budgets

Monitor, evaluate and enhance the current and long-range fiscal solvency, effectiveness and efficiency of the College District

Interpret, apply and explain laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

Operate a computer and assigned office equipment

Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

Meet schedules and time lines

Work independently with little direction

Plan and organize work

Direct and participate in the preparation and maintenance of various financial and statistical records and comprehensive accounting reports

The District offers a cafeteria style plan in which employees are given a district allowance and may choose from a number of medical and dental plans. Life and income protection insurances are also available.

Vacation days (based on assigned hours) are earned and accumulated on a monthly basis.

Sick leave is earned at the rate of one day (based on the number of assigned hours) per month, and is accumulative from year to year.

Credit Union: The Santa Barbara Teachers Federal Credit Union offers a variety of services.

Retirement: Employees, who work 20 or more hours per week, are covered by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Social Security, and Medicare.

Coastal Housing Partnership: home buying educational seminars, mortgage refinance benefits, and rental assistance programs available to full-time staff and faculty.

Employee Assistance Program: provides confidential counseling and referral services for job-related or personal problems to employees, dependents and household members. Eligibility for the benefits below are dependent on job classification:

Degree differential for employees who have degrees above required minimum qualifications (upon receipt of official transcripts).

Bilingual differential (English/Spanish)

Holidays: 17 holidays per year. To learn more details,

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