Location: CCS District Office Spokane

Department: District Budget/Finance Office

Salary Range: $118,460 - $133,251

Starting salary for this position is: $118,460 (Annually)

The salary range represents the earning potential for this position, through training, evaluations and years spent working in this position with Spokane Colleges. The salary range will be adjusted for a 3% cost of living adjustment (General Salary Increase) effective September 1, 2025.

About Us 

Spokane Colleges is comprised of two accredited colleges, Spokane Community College (SCC) and Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) serving Spokane, Stevens, Whitman, Ferry, and Pend Oreille Counties, as well as portions of Lincoln County.

Both colleges are accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and governed by the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 06/30/2025. The application process will not be available after this time. To to be guaranteed consideration for this position, application materials must be received by June 30, 2025, 4:00 PM PST. . Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.

About the Director of Budget & Planning

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the District Director of Budget & Planning is responsible for managing the Spokane Colleges state operating budget process, tuition revenue forecasting, oversight of all expense and revenue accounting for the District, including Spokane Community College (SCC) and Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC), consistent with federal and state law, Washington Administrative Code, district policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary advisor to the Spokane Colleges Chief Financial Officer for assigned functions. Serve as a member of the Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting (BAR) Council of the State Community and Technical College System (SBCTC). *
• Manage, implement, and monitor annual and long-range budget goals and objectives, policies, and work processes that facilitate efficient and effective budget services and financial services. *
• Responsible for districtwide leadership and direction in the implementation and ongoing management of financial expense and revenue accounting, budgeting, and reporting for the major reporting units of the Spokane Colleges. Forecast and project revenues and expenditures and compare to authorized budgeted levels. *
• Direct budget and accounting staff. Assist accounting and budget staff with college level budget planning, development and financial expense and revenue transfers and accruals. *
• Facilitate development of student fee proposals and budgets for SCC, SFCC and District Athletics. *
• Monitor, review and report on a variety of financial and budget operations and results. Provide timely, relevant, and accurate information for use by the board of trustees and management. *
• Responsible for the preparation of budgets, including operating, capital, contracted programs, student funds and others as required. Facilitate and organize the completion of the annual Board budget materials. *
• Assist with the preparation and posting of financial revenue and expense data necessary for annual financial statement development. *
• As requested by the CFO, responsible for the delivery of budget and financial information and advice to the chancellor, college presidents, district officers, administrators and other designated personnel. *
• Responsible for review of monthly budget to actual revenue and expense reporting to the Spokane Colleges board of trustees. *
• Responsible for maintenance of all necessary District accounting chart strings and combo codes, and approval of budget availability for personnel and purchasing forms. *
• Responsible for districtwide federal and state grants and contracts fiscal accounting and financial reporting to maintain compliance with federal and state regulations, policies and procedures. *
• Provide direct oversight of grant/contract invoicing, grant program draws and grant fiscal reporting. *
• Responsible for the integrity and compliance with GAAP, of financial and other data provided to the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges and external auditors. *
• Supervise exempt and classified employees (train, schedule, evaluate, discipline, respond to grievances and recommend selection). Adhere to collective bargaining agreements and Spokane Colleges rules and regulations ensuring efficient operations of assigned functions. *
• Conduct training for Spokane Colleges employees on the budget process for all aspects of budget development and accountability. *
• Attend meetings throughout the district and occasionally within the state as needed. *
• Responsible for ensuring staff adhere to acceptable behavior and performance expectations. Demonstrate that assigned staff have been informed how behavior and performance will be assessed, receive timely and accurate feedback regarding performance, and any observed performance and behavioral problems are corrected promptly. *
• Act for Spokane Colleges Chief Financial Officer as requested. *
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions. *
• Comply with district policies, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statutes and collective bargaining agreements. *
• Support and advance Spokane Colleges’ strategic plan, and perform other duties as assigned. *

* Indicates this is an essential duty.

COMPETENCIES

• Decision Quality
• Action Oriented
• Resourcefulness
• Directs Work
• Plans and Aligns
• Ensures Accountability
• Drives Results
• Builds Effective Teams
• Persuades
• Drives Vision & Purpose
• Instills Trust
• Nimble Learning

Learn more about our competencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related finance field from an accredited institution, including substantial coursework in professional accounting or an equivalent mix of education and experience that demonstrates the candidate meets all competency requirements for this position.
• Five years of experience managing or oversight of the accounting and budgeting processes in a private entity, non-profit organization, governmental or a college business environment

• Must include two years at the supervisory level managing multiple functions. Experience to include progressively responsible accounting experience which involved the application of advanced accounting principles and theories to an accounting operation.

• Ability to extract data from an Enterprise Resource Management (ERP) system and use automated spreadsheets and other tools for budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to use and apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to read and interpret complex rules, regulations, and applications of the State of Washington Office of Financial Management (OFM), State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Federal Grant guidance and the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO).
• Ability to solve budgetary, financial and automated system issues.
• Ability to develop models for effective forecasting and planning of institutional resources.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with individuals and other groups.
• Ability to compile and present complex financial and budget information to individuals and groups.
• Knowledge of modern principles and practices of management and supervision and working with a unionized workforce. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, collective bargaining agents, vendors, consultants, contractors and the public.
• Ability to organize and conduct effective meetings.
• Ability to work with constant change and interruptions.
• The ability to perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and goals of the institution, and community and technical college system.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree or higher in Accounting, Business, Public Administration or Organizational Leadership from an accredited institution.
• Certification as a Public Accountant (CPA), Government Financial Manager (CGFM) or Management Accountant (CMA).
• Experience in a State of Washington college, university or public agency.
• Knowledge of State of Washington’s accounting policies and regulations; principles and procedures; a demonstrated knowledge of governmental accounting and reporting.
• Experience with PeopleSoft or other similar integrated financial reporting system.
• Demonstrated experience supervising a unionized workforce.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is performed in an office environment.
• Work is sedentary.
• Frequent use of computers and exposure to terminal screens.
• Visual focus and strain.
• Work involves constant interruptions and requirement to answer on demand questions by phone, in person, or electronically.
• Frequent repetitive hand/wrist motions and finger manipulation.
• Frequent oral and auditory communication with others.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Contract 12-month position
• Position is exempt from Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Criminal background check is required.
• Ability to travel locally between campus sites as well as occasional out-of-town travel.

Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States. This is an absolute condition of employment. An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the district to sponsor an H1-B visa. In addition, the Spokane Colleges maintain a drug-free work environment and prohibits all smoking in the college buildings and state-owned vehicles. Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.  

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. Once an applicant is chosen for a position, they are required to complete and submit a declaration regarding sexual misconduct and investigation per state law.

Benefits Information

This is a contracted, exempt management position. Medical, dental life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under the Public Employees Benefits Board; TIAA-Cref retirement plan or WA State Retirement Plan. Vacation leave accrues at the rate of 14.67 hours per month (22 days per year) and sick leave accrues at the rate of 8 hours per month, effective upon employment. (For positions that are less than full time, leave accruals will be prorated to the percentage of the position.)

Public Employees Benefits Board

Additional benefits information

Required Application Materials

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

• Cover letter - addressing your qualifications relevant to the responsibilities of this position.
• Resume.
• References – the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references.
• College transcript(s) if applicable - unofficial/copies of transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts are required upon hire.

For questions regarding a job application or the hiring process, or if you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HR at CCS.Recruiter@ccs.spokane.edu.

Equal Opportunity Institution

Spokane Colleges does not discriminate in its programs, activities and employment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, parental status or families with children, status as a mother breastfeeding their child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, honorably discharged veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. 

Direct all inquiries or grievances regarding access, Title IX, ADA, equal opportunity compliance, and/or grievances to:
Fred Davis | Chief Human Resources Officer
Spokane Colleges
P.O. Box 6000, MS1004
Spokane, WA. 99217-6000
509-434-5040