Senior Director, Financial Services & Accounting

North Carolina Community College System; Pinehurst (NC); On-site; USD 98,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandhills Community College seeks a Chief Accountant / Senior Director of Financial Services to lead accounting and financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting and strong internal controls. You will coordinate audits, oversee payroll, A/P/A/R, cash management, and year‑end close while collaborating with executives and external auditors.

The ideal candidate brings advanced analytical skills, a strategic mindset, and a proven ability to lead teams in higher education finance, with emphasis

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• Five+ years in accounting/financial management with leadership.
• Strong general ledger, reporting, reconciliation, and analysis skills.
• Experience with internal controls and supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to Financial Services staff.
• Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and year-end close.
• Coordinate audits and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Improve processes and internal controls for efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

General Ledger

Financial Reporting

Account Reconciliations

Internal Controls

Excel

Communication

Supervisory Experience

Financial Analysis

GAAP Knowledge

Colleague

Informer

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration

CPA or similar certification

Tools

Colleague

Informer

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sandhills Community College seeks a Chief Accountant / Senior Director of Financial Services to lead accounting and financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting and strong internal controls. You will coordinate audits, oversee payroll, A/P/A/R, cash management, and year‑end close while collaborating with executives and external auditors.

The ideal candidate brings advanced analytical skills, a strategic mindset, and a proven ability to lead teams in higher education finance, with emphasis