Manager, Finance

Manager, Finance

Salary: $109,106.37 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
2526-00049
Closing: 3/18/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Rocklin, CA
Division: Administrative
Services

Description

Under administrative direction of the Director of Finance, directs, manages, supervises,
and coordinates financial accounting activities and operations which may include accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, cashiering,
students accounts receivable, general services, auxiliary operations, budget monitoring, and general ledger; oversees insurance requirements
and contract review; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, external auditors and outside agencies; and provides
highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director of Finance.

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Exam
ples Of Functions and Tasks

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES – The following duties are typical for this job
classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from
those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

General

1.
Assumes management responsibility for assigned financial accounting services and activities which may include accounts receivable, accounts
payable, payroll, cashiering, student accounts receivable, general ledger, budget control records, insurance requirements and contract
review, special funding and preparation of financial performance statements and analyses.

2. Assumes management responsibility for
the establishment, implementation and evaluation of District purchasing functions, including a procurement card program, formal and informal
bids, requests for quotes, vendor relations, and cost containment measures; oversees print shop, purchasing, warehouse, mail distribution,
courier services, and warehouse operations.

3. Assumes management responsibility for accounting services and audit for the Sierra
College Foundation.

4. Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plan for staff; assigns work activities, projects, and
programs; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.

5.
Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct
deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.

6. Manages and participates in the development and implementation of
goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures.

7. Monitors
and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommends within departmental policy,
appropriate service and staffing levels.

8. Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the annual District
budget; participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures;
implements adjustments.

9. Reviews financial record-keeping procedures, techniques and methods; recommends and implements new or
improved procedures and techniques, assuring efficiency and compliance with District policies and applicable government
regulations.

10. Provides responsible staff assistance to the Director of Finance; conducts a variety of research, analysis, and
operational studies; recommends modifications to programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.

11. Serves as staff on a variety
of boards, commissions, and committees; prepares and presents reports and various correspondence.

12. Attends and participates in
professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and regulations in the field of accounting and procurement; incorporates new
developments as required and appropriate.

13. Performs related duties as required.

Accounting &
Budget

14. Oversees system for inventory control, maintains Capital Asset and Depreciation records and facilitates
District-wide disposal of surplus inventory.

15. Responsible for proper accounting controls governing financial activity; ensures
separation of duties, asset and information security, and proper execution of transactions. Audits financial data and documents to assure
accuracy, completeness and compliance with District policies and procedures and applicable government regulations; recommends changes that
improve internal controls.

16. Participates in the development and enhancement of automated accounting and financial information
systems, including those that are part of integrated data management programs.

17. Develops, analyzes, and prepares a variety of
reports for management, County, State, and federal agencies; ensures compliance with accounting and legal requirements.

18. Prepares
periodic reports of revenue and expenses, balance sheet accounts.

19. Monitors and projects cash flow and Treasury cash balances.
Prepares documents to secure Tax Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRAN) to meet District cash flow requirements.

20. Prepares financial
analysis, state revenue limit, attendance, and related data; monitors and analyzes the expenditure of funds, including those from general,
grant, capital, and other sources.

21. Directs, participates in, and ensures proper year-end processing of the general ledger
accounts for year-end financial reporting as related to assigned areas of responsibility.

22. Assists with, and coordinates
activities connected with, audits performed by external auditors; coordinates collection of documents, answers questions and prepares
required reports.

23. Performs analysis and reports on new programs, grants, and long term debt using data from the financial
accounting systems.

24. Facilitates the budget development process; researches and gathers information about FTES, revenue limits,
projected overhead, and details for expenditures within various funds; works with staff to develop budget proposals; implements an approved
budget into the financial system

25. Coordinates development of annual budgets for assigned departments or funds, monitors and
reports on financial performance of individual departments, recommends adjustments based on analysis.

26. Serves as a resource for
questions regarding budgets, account coding and related information; provides technical expertise and direction regarding accounting issues
and discrepancies; develops and maintains processes to assist department and program leaders to understand financial transactions for such
programs.

Purchasing

27. Oversees and reviews major contracts, leases, agreements, for adequacy and
compliance with policies and procedures.

28. Develops enhancements and process improvements for purchase requisition process; for
District departments to purchase supplies, materials and equipment; trains staff in the use of Purchasing module and related financial
systems.

29. Maintains repository for information on the applicable regulations affecting purchasing and disseminates such
information to District staff.

30. Researches, surveys, reports, proposed and implements operational procedures for bidding,
including development, editing, and finalizing of specifications, advertising to vendors, reviewing and analyzing bids, and maintaining
records and files; exchanges information with administrators, vendors, contractors and other business representatives regarding purchase
order status, compliance issues, documentation of bid activities, bid selections, and a variety of related matters.

31. Evaluates the
performance of new equipment, furniture, fixtures, products and services and makes recommendations. Evaluates and recommends vendors,
contractors, products and materials based on cost estimates, bidding processes and other data.

32. Serves as District liaison,
reviews and administers contracts, including copiers, leased equipment, bookstore operations, vending and food service
providers.

Risk Management

33. Coordinates and administers the District’s property and liability
insurance coverage, student accident, worker’s comp, health and welfare, and other forms of loss control. Analyzes risk-and-return for
decisions on the amount of coverage. Negotiates terms and cost of coverage.

34. Develops and oversees a cataloging system for
monitoring and controlling all claims against or by the District. Prepares reports for the Board on claim activity. Serves as the District
point-of-contact for all insurance and claim matters.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience
Guidelines – Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is
qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training:

A
Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance or business
administration

Experience:

Six years of increasingly responsible experience in accounting systems and
operations and financial reporting including two years of administrative and/or supervisory
responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS – The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to
enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned
duties.

Knowledge of:

Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive
accounting and financial management program for higher education.

Interpretation and application of Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles (GAAP).

Principles and practices of accounting, auditing and finance for higher education and public sector and
GASB.

Methods and techniques used in financial analysis and research.

Purchasing program planning, implementation, operations
and evaluation.

Oversight of auxiliary contracts such as bookstore and food service.

Operations of multiple general services
provided by an educational institution including mail distribution services, print shop services and warehouse, shipping and receiving
practices.

Insurance guidelines, compliance requirements and best practices

Contract law for the State of California, contract
analysis and review

Principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting.

Principles and practices of program
development and administration.

Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications
such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Advanced mathematical principles.

Principles and practices of budget
preparation and administration.

Methods and techniques of customer service.

Principles of business letter writing and report
preparation.

Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes,
and regulations governing financial transactions, procurement for a public education institution.

Ability
to:

Oversee and participate in the management of a comprehensive accounting program.

Oversee and participate in the
management of various general services provided by the District.

Oversee, direct, and coordinate the work of assigned
staff.

Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.

Participate in the development and administration of departmental goals,
objectives, and procedures.

Prepare and administer complex budgets.

Conduct technical research and complete complex
mathematical and statistical computations. Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.

Analyze accounting data
and prepare financial statements.

Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and
implement recommendations in support of goals.

Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and
techniques.

Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.

Operate office equipment including
computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and
in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of
work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT – The conditions herein are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily
in a standard office setting.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work
in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally walk, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to
lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine
coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See
in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate
assigned equipment.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction

Supplemental
Information

WHY SIERRA?

• One of Aspen Institute’s Top 150 Community Colleges in the
  nation
• The Accrediting Commission recognized Sierra “for its exemplary practice of providing personnel with opportunities for
  continued professional development in order to meet its mission.” This includes providing students and employees with a robust set of
  programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our students, etc.
• Public Employee’s
  Retirement System (PERS)
• 18 paid holidays (including extended time off during the winter break)
• 22 accrued paid vacation
  days per year
• Competitive benefits package
• Currently during summers, some employee groups participate in 4×10
  schedules
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (in most cases)

Sierra College is a Community College
located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936,
Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra
Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as
well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 17,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses,
including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at two centers located in Grass Valley and Tahoe/Truckee. Our District prides
itself on academic excellence.

Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty,
staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must
demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes
persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented
communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and
policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on
strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all.

As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap
in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal
candidate will share the College’s commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and
career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 17,800 students per term, where approximately: 23% of Sierra College’s students are
Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American/Black, 2% are Filipino, 6% are Asian, 1% are American Indian/Alaskan Native, 8% are Multiethnic
and 55% are White.

The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive strategies and methods
that meet the varying needs of our students, faculty, staff, and surrounding community. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity
by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on
equity and inclusion, active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory
Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity
summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students.

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  Examples Of Functions and
  Tasks

  REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES – The following duties are typical for this job classification.
  Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth
  below to address business needs and changing business practices.

  
  
  

  General

  
  

  1. Assumes management
  responsibility for assigned financial accounting services and activities which may include accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll,
  cashiering, student accounts receivable, general ledger, budget control records, insurance requirements and contract review, special funding
  and preparation of financial performance statements and analyses.

  
  
  

  2. Assumes management responsibility for the establishment,
  implementation and evaluation of District purchasing functions, including a procurement card program, formal and informal bids, requests for
  quotes, vendor relations, and cost containment measures; oversees print shop, purchasing, warehouse, mail distribution, courier services,
  and warehouse operations.

  
  

  3. Assumes management responsibility for accounting services and audit for the Sierra College
  Foundation.

  
  
  

  4. Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plan for staff; assigns work activities, projects, and programs;
  reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.

  
  

  5. Selects, trains,
  motivates, and evaluates assigned staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements
  discipline and termination procedures.

  
  
  

  6. Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives,
  policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures.

  
  

  7. Monitors and evaluates the
  efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommends within departmental policy, appropriate service and
  staffing levels.

  
  
  

  8. Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the annual District budget; participates in
  the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements
  adjustments.

  
  

  9. Reviews financial record-keeping procedures, techniques and methods; recommends and implements new or improved
  procedures and techniques, assuring efficiency and compliance with District policies and applicable government regulations.

  
  
  

  10.
  Provides responsible staff assistance to the Director of Finance; conducts a variety of research, analysis, and operational studies;
  recommends modifications to programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.

  
  

  11. Serves as staff on a variety of boards,
  commissions, and committees; prepares and presents reports and various correspondence.

  
  
  

  12. Attends and participates in professional
  group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and regulations in the field of accounting and procurement; incorporates new developments
  as required and appropriate.

  
  

  13. Performs related duties as required.

  
  

  Accounting & Budget

  
  

  14.
  Oversees system for inventory control, maintains Capital Asset and Depreciation records and facilitates District-wide disposal of surplus
  inventory.

  
  
  

  15. Responsible for proper accounting controls governing financial activity; ensures separation of duties, asset and
  information security, and proper execution of transactions. Audits financial data and documents to assure accuracy, completeness and
  compliance with District policies and procedures and applicable government regulations; recommends changes that improve internal
  controls.

  
  

  16. Participates in the development and enhancement of automated accounting and financial information systems, including
  those that are part of integrated data management programs.

  
  
  

  17. Develops, analyzes, and prepares a variety of reports for management,
  County, State, and federal agencies; ensures compliance with accounting and legal requirements.

  
  

  18. Prepares periodic reports of
  revenue and expenses, balance sheet accounts.

  
  
  

  19. Monitors and projects cash flow and Treasury cash balances. Prepares documents to
  secure Tax Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRAN) to meet District cash flow requirements.

  
  

  20. Prepares financial analysis, state revenue
  limit, attendance, and related data; monitors and analyzes the expenditure of funds, including those from general, grant, capital, and other
  sources.

  
  
  

  21. Directs, participates in, and ensures proper year-end processing of the general ledger accounts for year-end financial
  reporting as related to assigned areas of responsibility.

  
  

  22. Assists with, and coordinates activities connected with, audits
  performed by external auditors; coordinates collection of documents, answers questions and prepares required reports.

  
  
  

  23. Performs
  analysis and reports on new programs, grants, and long term debt using data from the financial accounting systems.

  
  

  24. Facilitates
  the budget development process; researches and gathers information about FTES, revenue limits, projected overhead, and details for
  expenditures within various funds; works with staff to develop budget proposals; implements an approved budget into the financial
  system

  
  
  

  25. Coordinates development of annual budgets for assigned departments or funds, monitors and reports on financial performance
  of individual departments, recommends adjustments based on analysis.

  
  

  26. Serves as a resource for questions regarding budgets,
  account coding and related information; provides technical expertise and direction regarding accounting issues and discrepancies; develops
  and maintains processes to assist department and program leaders to understand financial transactions for such
  programs.

  
  
  

  Purchasing

  
  

  27. Oversees and reviews major contracts, leases, agreements, for adequacy and
  compliance with policies and procedures.

  
  
  

  28. Develops enhancements and process improvements for purchase requisition process; for
  District departments to purchase supplies, materials and equipment; trains staff in the use of Purchasing module and related financial
  systems.

  
  

  29. Maintains repository for information on the applicable regulations affecting purchasing and disseminates such
  information to District staff.

  
  
  

  30. Researches, surveys, reports, proposed and implements operational procedures for bidding,
  including development, editing, and finalizing of specifications, advertising to vendors, reviewing and analyzing bids, and maintaining
  records and files; exchanges information with administrators, vendors, contractors and other business representatives regarding purchase
  order status, compliance issues, documentation of bid activities, bid selections, and a variety of related matters.

  
  

  31. Evaluates the
  performance of new equipment, furniture, fixtures, products and services and makes recommendations. Evaluates and recommends vendors,
  contractors, products and materials based on cost estimates, bidding processes and other data.

  
  
  

  32. Serves as District liaison,
  reviews and administers contracts, including copiers, leased equipment, bookstore operations, vending and food service
  providers.

  
  

  Risk Management

  
  

  33. Coordinates and administers the District’s property and liability
  insurance coverage, student accident, worker’s comp, health and welfare, and other forms of loss control. Analyzes risk-and-return for
  decisions on the amount of coverage. Negotiates terms and cost of coverage.

  
  

  34. Develops and oversees a cataloging system for
  monitoring and controlling all claims against or by the District. Prepares reports for the Board on claim activity. Serves as the District
  point-of-contact for all insurance and claim matters.

  
  
  

  Minimum Qualifications

  Education and Experience
  Guidelines – Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is
  qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

  
  
  

  Education/Training:

  A
  Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance or business
  administration

  
  
  

  Experience:

  Six years of increasingly responsible experience in accounting systems and
  operations and financial reporting including two years of administrative and/or supervisory
  responsibility.

  
  

  QUALIFICATIONS – The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to
  enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned
  duties.

  
  

  Knowledge of:

  Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive
  accounting and financial management program for higher education.

  Interpretation and application of Generally Accepted Accounting
  Principles (GAAP).

  
  

  Principles and practices of accounting, auditing and finance for higher education and public sector and
  GASB.

  Methods and techniques used in financial analysis and research.

  
  

  Purchasing program planning, implementation, operations
  and evaluation.

  Oversight of auxiliary contracts such as bookstore and food service.

  
  

  Operations of multiple general services
  provided by an educational institution including mail distribution services, print shop services and warehouse, shipping and receiving
  practices.

  Insurance guidelines, compliance requirements and best practices

  
  

  Contract law for the State of California, contract
  analysis and review

  Principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting.

  
  

  Principles and practices of program
  development and administration.

  Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications
  such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

  
  

  Advanced mathematical principles.

  Principles and practices of budget
  preparation and administration.

  
  

  Methods and techniques of customer service.

  Principles of business letter writing and report
  preparation.

  
  

  Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

  Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes,
  and regulations governing financial transactions, procurement for a public education institution.

  
  
  

  Ability
  to:

  Oversee and participate in the management of a comprehensive accounting program.

  
  

  Oversee and participate in the
  management of various general services provided by the District.

  Oversee, direct, and coordinate the work of assigned
  staff.

  
  

  Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.

  Participate in the development and administration of departmental goals,
  objectives, and procedures.

  
  

  Prepare and administer complex budgets.

  Conduct technical research and complete complex
  mathematical and statistical computations. Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.

  
  
  

  Analyze accounting data
  and prepare financial statements.

  Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and
  implement recommendations in support of goals.

  
  

  Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and
  techniques.

  Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.

  
  

  Operate office equipment including
  computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

  Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and
  in writing.

  
  

  Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of
  work.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT – The conditions herein are representative of those that
  must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
  individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

  
  
  

  Environment: Work is performed primarily
  in a standard office setting.

  Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work
  in an office setting; to stand or sit fo