Director of Financial Services Operations

Job Details

Job Description
Department:
Office of Financial Services
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Employee Type:
Job Summary:
Reporting to the AVP & Controller, the Director of Financial Services Operations serves as a strategic leader responsible for the College’s end-to-end disbursement ecosystem, including Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Procurement. This role oversees a high-performing team of five, responsible for driving operational excellence by architecting robust internal controls, optimizing ERP workflows, and championing cost-savings initiatives.
The Director acts as the primary institutional expert on payroll compliance, tax governance, and strategic sourcing. By partnering with colleagues across campus including the Office of Human Resources, the Office of the Provost, Risk Management, and Information Technology, the Director ensures that our financial operations are not only accurate and compliant but also efficient and aligned with the College’s broader mission. The ideal candidate is a strategic problem-solver who balances meticulous attention to detail with the emotional intelligence required to serve a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
Essential Functions
To be successful in this position, an individual should be able to perform the essential duties and bring the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that support the role. Colby College supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our college.
The successful candidate will be a mission-driven leader who views financial administration as a service-oriented partnership. You will be joining a team that values kindness, clear communication, curiosity, accountability, and professional pride. We are looking for a leader who believes in the importance of cultivating followership on their team.
This list of duties is intended to be representative rather than exhaustive, and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Payroll Strategy & Operations:

• Strategic Oversight: Provide high-level leadership for the payroll function, ensuring all payrolls (exempt, non-exempt, and student) are processed accurately and in accordance with federal, state, and institutional policy.