Barb Sands is a results-driven Higher Education Fractional Controller and Financial Consultant with over 20 years of experience in higher education, including 10 years directing fiscal operations, institutional accounting, and regulatory compliance for colleges and universities.

As an independent consultant, Barb provides the targeted expertise institutions need during times of transition, system transformation, or regulatory scrutiny. She steps into complex academic environments to deliver immediate stability, optimize fiscal workflows, and ensure complete institutional alignment with federal and state standards.