Director Of Financial Services Operations

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Payroll strategy and operations
Accounts payable and procurement leadership
Compliance, tax strategy, and reporting
The Director of Financial Services Operations at Colby College is a strategic leadership position overseeing the college’s disbursement ecosystem, including payroll, accounts payable, and procurement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll compliance and operational excellence, with a focus on team development and service-oriented financial administration

Job Summary

  • 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 successful candidate will be a mission-driven leader who views financial administration as a service-oriented partnership, joining a team that values kindness, clear communication, curiosity, accountability, and professional pride.

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The Director of Financial Services Operations at Colby College is a strategic leadership position overseeing the college’s disbursement ecosystem, including payroll, accounts payable, and procurement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll compliance and operational excellence, with a focus on team development and service-oriented financial administration.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Payroll strategy and operations
  • Accounts payable and procurement leadership
  • Compliance, tax strategy, and reporting
  • Service excellence and stakeholder strategy
  • Robust internal controls
  • ERP system optimization

Nice-to-have

  • Mission-driven leader
  • Service-oriented partnership
  • Kindness, clear communication, curiosity
  • Cultivating followership
  • Strategic problem-solver
  • Emotional intelligence

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years payroll & payables experience
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Integrated payroll accounting system experience
  • Understanding of wage and hourly laws
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

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