Higher Education Ellucian Colleague Finance Consultants/Interim Controller

CampusWorks; United States; Hybride; USD 124 000 - 179 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CampusWorks, Inc. seeks an experienced interim CFO/Finance Director or Controller to lead finance staff and manage daily operations for higher education clients. The role is remote with occasional on-site campus engagements.

You will prepare financial statements, forecasts, and analyses, advise on policy, strengthen internal controls, and optimize ERP systems. Availability for project-based work of 10–30 hours per week is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership in higher education finance or business offices.
• Experience as Controller, CFO, or Director of Finance preferred.
• Hands-on with ERP systems used in higher education.

Responsabilités

• Lead finance department staff as interim CFO/Finance Director/Controller.
• Oversee daily financial operations, including accounting, reporting, and disbursements.
• Prepare reconciliations, interim reports, financial statements, forecasts, and analyses.
• Advise on finance policies, procedures, programs, and priorities.
• Assess department efficiency and drive process improvements.
• Collaborate with campus leaders and auditors to strengthen internal controls.
• Support compliance with grant requirements, tax reporting, and policies.
• Facilitate workshops and transfer knowledge to client teams.

Connaissances

Strong communication skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Formation

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

CPA or MBA preferred

Outils

Ellucian Banner

Colleague

Workday

Jenzabar

Description du poste

Description:

• Serve as an interim CFO, Finance Director, or Controller and lead finance department staff.
• Oversee daily financial operations, including accounting, reporting, financial analysis, and disbursements.
• Prepare and review reconciliations, interim reports, financial statements, forecasts, and analyses.
• Advise on finance policies, procedures, programs, and departmental priorities.
• Assess finance department efficiency and recommend process improvements.
• Partner with campus leaders and external auditors to evaluate processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Support compliance with state and federal grant requirements, tax reporting, and institutional policies.
• Optimize finance ERP systems, including Ellucian Banner, Colleague, Workday, or Jenzabar.
• Facilitate workshops, document business processes, and transfer knowledge to client teams.
• Advise clients on higher education finance trends and regulatory changes.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in higher education finance, accounting, or business office leadership.
• Previous experience as a Controller, CFO, or Director of Finance is strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with higher education ERP systems, such as Banner, Colleague, Workday, or Jenzabar.
• Strong knowledge of accrual accounting, grants management, AP/AR, tax reporting, and compliance.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• CPA or MBA preferred.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Previous consulting experience is a plus.
• Availability for project-based assignments of approximately 10–30 hours per week, ranging from several weeks to several months.
• Ability to work remotely and complete limited on-site campus engagements as needed.

Benefits:

• Flexible, project-based 1099 independent contractor assignments.
• Remote work with potential limited on-site engagements.
• Ability to accept or decline projects based on availability and interest.
• Opportunities to work on varied higher education finance projects.
• Collaboration with other experienced professionals.
• Potential consideration for future assignments as client needs arise.