Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Santa Barbara, CA
Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. manages and administers all aspects of student financial aid program. Oversees the critical flow of all grant, loan, and scholarship dollars to proper entities as required. Being a Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. instructs students and parents on the application for loans or scholarships. Has knowledge of available private, state, and federal financial aid programs. Additionally, Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a senior institutional officer. The Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Director of Client Accounting
- Balance Financial Management
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Santa Barbara, CA
FULL_TIME
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We are a finance management firm, based in Santa Barbara, Calif., focusing on providing a premium service to our clients to create opportunities for greater impact in the world. Our business is about people and gaining fulfillment through our work!
Balance is looking to add a Director of Client Accounting to our team. This position is an extension role to increase our accounting teams' reach and elevate the financial services we provide to our clients. The role is responsible for managing team leads providing the financial operations of managed accounting clients, providing financial expertise to clients on advanced issues, and leveraging innovation to drive progress internally and externally. This key role will oversee all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and compliance requirements performed by the teams within the client's contracted scope of work.
We are looking for a superstar who loves to learn, goes the extra mile, and makes a tangible difference in service delivery to our clients. The ideal candidate is collaborative, cares about people, and is hyper-attentive to details and clarity in both work product and communication.
Due to the remote nature of the position, demonstrated reprioritization skills, juggling multiple concurrent deadlines, and consistent attention to team and client communications are imperative.What we need:- Experience in managing team leads (Controllers & CPAs) and driving progress. This is a great position for someone to whom GAAP is second nature and who is now looking to expand through client advisory services and team engagement.
- Ability to quickly assess and respond to challenges. Build proactive touch points or processes to ensure smooth and consistent workflow cycles.
- A growth-oriented leader, who takes ownership of the roles and responsibilities, and who challenges themselves and others to continuously level up.
- Familiarity with not-for-profits, government contracting, and tax is a big plus.
What we offer:- Great Salary and Bonus Incentives.
- Full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Match, Flex Spending).
- Flexibility in work schedule and environment.
- The opportunity to make a difference in the workplace, service delivery, and the growth of multiple companies.
Responsibilities- Provide leadership and mentorship to the accounting teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development. Manage 2-3 Controller direct reports.
- Effectively communicate and present critical financial matters to clients, providing analysis and recommendations as needed.
- Ensure compliance with all financial reporting and regulatory requirements, including tax filings, audits, and other reporting requirements.
- Oversee and lead the annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with client leadership. Review financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes; and keep the senior leadership abreast of the organization’s financial status.
- Verify financial reports are presented in an accurate and timely manner; are clearly communicated, and oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting.
- Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the client board of directors; assess and implement any changes necessary.
- Ensure that the contract billing and collection schedules are adhered to, and that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements.
- Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; improve the finance department’s overall policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to develop and implement financial policies and procedures that align with the organization’s values and strategic goals.
Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred (active or inactive)
- At least 10 years of overall professional experience; ideally 6 plus years of broad financial and operations management experience in a complex setting managing teams. Not-for-profit expertise strongly preferred.
- Proven track record of successful financial management, including experience developing and implementing strategies and staff, managing budgets, and overseeing financial reporting and compliance.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and sound decision-making skills.
- Federal grants management expertise highly desirable.
- Experience of final responsibility for the quality and content of financial data, reporting, and audit coordination for either a company, division, or significant area.
- Ability to translate financial concepts to – and to effectively collaborate with -- clientele who do not necessarily have finance backgrounds.
- Technology savvy with experience selecting and overseeing software installations and managing relationships with software vendors; knowledge of accounting and reporting software.
- Commitment to continuous learning and training programs that maximize individual and company goals; comfort and flexibility to handle change, change management, and new technology or process adoption and implementation.
- A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic, organization, and problem-solving skills that support and enable sound decision-making.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
- The ability to work calmly in a fast-paced environment.
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the vision and values of a company.
- 2 Months Ago
Financial Associate
- Foronjy Financial
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Santa Barbara, CA
FULL_TIME
- We are a boutique Wealth Management firm that has been growing at a rapid rate due to extraordinary client loyalty and frequent referrals from existing clients. We are looking for a candidate with Fin...
- 16 Days Ago
Financial Planning Analyst (Hybrid)
- West Coast Financial
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Santa Barbara, CA
FULL_TIME
- Instead of wax poetic about the specific job duties of this role, we’re sharing qualities that every one of our Financial Planning Analysts embodies. If you’re reading this and thinking to yourself, “...
- 2 Months Ago
Financial Planning Associate (Hybrid)
- West Coast Financial
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Santa Barbara, CA
FULL_TIME
- Instead of wax poetic about the specific job duties of this role, we’re sharing qualities that every one of our Associates embodies. If you’re reading this and thinking to yourself, “Yes, this is me!”...
- 2 Months Ago
Financial Services Operations Assoc. Purchasing Processor
- PlanMember Financial Corporation
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Carpinteria, CA
FULL_TIME
- Department Operations Classification Non-Exempt, Eligible for Pre-Approved Overtime Location Carpinteria Headquarters Position Type Full Time Description Be a part of the PlanMember Team! If you have ...
- 9 Days Ago
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- Visiting Angels - San Fernando Valley And Orange...
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Goleta, CA
FULL_TIME
- Benefits: 401(k) Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Wellness resources Benefits/Perks Flexible Scheduling Competitive Compensation Careers Advancement Health insurance so you can stay in...
- 4 Days Ago
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Director of Finance And Administration
- The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County
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Santa Barbara, CA
- Organization Overview Founded in 1985, The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County is a 501(c) (3) tax exempt California non...
- 5/3/2024 12:00:00 AM
Education Advisor
- Ladgov Corporation
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Santa Barbara, CA
- Job Title: Education Advisor Location: Vandenberg SFB, CA Duties: Advises active-duty personnel on all programs availabl...
- 5/3/2024 12:00:00 AM
MANAGEMENT ANALYST (PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT)
- City of Santa Paula, CA
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Santa Paula, CA
- Salary : $78,769.60 - $95,784.00 Annually Location : Public Works- Santa Paula, CA Job Type: Full-Time - 9/80 Work Sched...
- 5/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
Assistant Director of Finance
- Four Seasons Hotels Ltd.
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Santa Barbara, CA
- About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better...
- 5/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
Internal Revenue Agent (Senior Employee Plans Agent-Examiner) 12-MONTH ROSTER (AMENDED)
- Department Of The Treasury
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Carpinteria, CA
- Duties WHAT IS THE TAX EXEMPT/GOVERNMENT ENTITIES (TEGE) DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: ...
- 5/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
Internal Revenue Agent (Excise Tax Specialist - Examiner) 12 MONTH ROSTER (AMENDED)
- Department Of The Treasury
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Carpinteria, CA
- Duties WHAT IS THE SMALL BUSINESS/SELF EMPLOYED (SBSE) DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: ht...
- 5/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
Internal Revenue Agent (Senior Revenue Agent (Examiner) -12 MONTH ROSTER
- Department Of The Treasury
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Carpinteria, CA
- Duties WHAT IS THE SBSE - SMALL BUSINESS SELF EMPLOYED DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: ht...
- 5/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
Manager of Finance and Support Services
- Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
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Goleta, CA
- Description: Are you aspiring to become a Finance Manager and make a significant impact on your community? Do you thrive...
- 5/1/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara (Spanish: Santa Bárbara) is the county seat of Santa Barbara County in the U.S. state of California. Situated on a south-facing section of coastline, the longest such section on the West Coast of the United States, the city lies between the steeply rising Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Santa Barbara's climate is often described as Mediterranean, and the city has been promoted as the "American Riviera". As of 2014, the city had an estimated population of 91,196, up from 88,410 in 2010, making it the second most populous city in the county after Santa Maria. The contig...
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Income Estimation for Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. jobs
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What does a Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. do?
Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. in Cheyenne, WY
Financial aid can make or break your ability to recruit, enroll, and retain your institution's best prospects.
January 03, 2020
Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. in Miami, FL
You need to allocate available aid efficiently and fairly with up-to-the-minute data and smooth communications.
January 23, 2020