Assistant Controller - Financial Operations

Colby College

Full time Operations Specialties Managers
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Location
Waterville, Maine, United States
Posted
June 08, 2026

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Office of Financial Services

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Job Summary:

Reporting to the AVP & Controller, the Assistant Controller - Financial 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 Assistant Controller - Financial Operations 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 Assistant Contr...