Chief Accountant - Senior Director of Financial Services

Chief Accountant - Senior Director of Financial Services

Sandhills Community College

Executive/Administrative/Managerial

Opens: 08/28/2026

Closes: 10/31/2026

11/01/2026

Full Time

$98,022.32 - $ Annual

Yes

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible accounting or financial management experience.
• Demonstrated experience with general ledger accounting and financial reporting as well as account reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Supervisory or management experience.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting as well as internal control practices.
• Knowledge of governmental and/or higher education accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations as well as financial reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret complex financial information and communicate it effectively to individuals with varying levels of financial knowledge.
• Ability to review financial transactions and reports for accuracy and completeness as well as compliance.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a strong customer-service orientation.
• Ability to lead and supervise employees while motivating and developing them.
• Proficiency with accounting and financial management systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other relevant professional certification.
• Experience in higher education, community college, governmental, or nonprofit accounting.
• Experience with annual financial statement audits and governmental compliance requirements.
• Experience with Colleague and Informer reporting.
• Experience managing or improving accounting processes and internal controls.

At Sandhills Community College, we are committed to the health and well‑being of our employees, their families, and children across North Carolina. Recently, we became a Family Forward NC Certified Employer. Family Forward NC Employer Certifications, issued by the North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation’s (NCECF) Family Forward NC initiative, designate employers that offer policies and practices that support the health and well‑being of working families and children.

The Chief Accountant / Senior Director of Financial Services provides senior-level leadership and hands‑on support for the College’s accounting and financial services operations. The position is responsible for performing, coordinating, and supporting accounting and financial activities that ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the College’s financial records and reporting while maintaining compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, accounting standards, Board of Trustees policies, and institutional procedures.
This position serves as a key financial leader within the College and provides oversight of College and SCC Foundation accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, payroll accounting, year‑end close, and other financial services functions as assigned. The position works closely with the Executive Vice President, SCC Foundation Executive Director, external auditors, state agencies, College departments, and other stakeholders to complete financial activities,…