Director of Financial Services - MOC

Do you like the stability of a company that has been around for over 145 years but the excitement and energy of a new company poised for growth? Do you enjoy your profession but really desire to make a difference in your community?

Heald College may be the right place for you. Heald College is a career college founded in 1863 that prepares students for academic, personal, and professional success through quality career- focused programs that develop skills to last a lifetime.
We are gearing up for a very exciting period in our long history and currently have an opening for a Director of Financial Services at our Modesto Campus.
 
The Director of Financial Services (DFS) has a dual reporting relationship to both the Corporate Director of Financial Services and the Campus Director.  This position requires cross-functional coordination at the campus level and with the Corporate Administrative Office (“CAO”). As a member of the campus management team the DFS supervises the employees of the Business Office, Facilities Department, and Bookstore.

As the Director of Financial Services, you will get to: 

• Manage and submit Monthly Collection Detail Report to the Campus Director
• Assist the Campus Director in the creation of Budgets and Reforecast.
• Review, analyze and provide reports related to the financial performance of the campus.
• Ensure and Maintain compliance of all policies and procedures in the functional areas of Finance at the campus.
• Ensure timely processing of cash collection from outside agencies and students
• Ensure timely processing of the return of Title IV funds
• Monitor Title IV adjustments to ensure that they are made on Student’s Account based on calculation provided by Financial Aid.
• Review Group Fund Detail Report and notify Financial Aid of any potential errors
• Maintain Student Financials Title IV/Cal Grant compliance at the campus.  This includes timely return of money in regards to credit balances and timely return of subsistence checks to student where applicable.
• Ensure that the processing of Accounts Payable is within compliance of policies and procedures as defined by CAO Accounting.
• Perform final reconciliation of student’s account receivable
• Maintain a monthly inventory in the bookstore.
• Maintain monthly campus reconciliation documents of all Title IV and Cal Grant accounts
• Submit Monthly DFS Checklist and pending funds collection reports to the Corporate DFS on a monthly basis.
• Work with Financial Aid to clear up any COD monitoring alerts.

 
Requirements to be successful in this position include: 

• This position requires a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration/Accounting or with at least 3 years of relevant work experience
• Student Financials functional experience along with an understanding of Student Financials business operations is required.
• Working knowledge of  generally accepted accounting principles
• Excellent project management, organization, communication, problem solving, analytical, and customer service skills
• Skill in handling multiple priorities, taking initiative within area of responsibility, and adapting to change.
• Ability to participate successfully in a team environment, perform knowledge transfer, motivation to achieve common objectives, and the ability to report to multiple managers as necessary.
• Ability to provide timely, meaningful, fact-based, and constructive feedback to others.
• Strong skill in oral presentations and written communications.
• Strong time management, organization and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently.
• Ability to handle difficult/delicate situations with diplomacy and tact.
• Skill in relationship development and management.
• Ability to deal with complex customer service issues.

Heald College offers a competitive salary structure and an attractive benefits package that includes medical / dental / vision coverage, tuition reimbursement plan, and a retirement savings 401(k) plan.
 
Heald is an Equal Opportunity Employer
 
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This is a staff position