Remote Interim CFO for Higher Education

Lever, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Remote work with occasional on-site

Job summary

CampusWorks is seeking experienced higher education finance professionals to serve as Interim Controllers/Finance Consultants on a project basis. This remote, contract opportunity offers 10-30 hours per week with flexibility for campus visits and varied engagements across colleges and universities.

You will lead finance functions, support compliance, and help optimize ERP platforms such as Ellucian Banner, Colleague, Workday, or Jenzabar for client institutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in higher education finance, accounting, or business office leadership.
• Bachelor's degree required; CPA or MBA preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with higher ed ERP systems (Banner, Colleague, Workday, or Jenzabar).
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting, grants management, AP/AR, tax reporting, and compliance.
• Previous consulting experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide interim leadership in accounting, grants, purchasing, fixed assets, and disbursements.
• Coordinate with campus leaders and external auditors to assess processes and recommend improvements.
• Prepare and review reconciliations, interim reports, and financial statements.
• Support compliance with state and federal grant requirements and institutional policies.
• Help institutions strengthen internal controls, improve reporting, and align operations with strategic goals.
• Advise on finance system optimization using ERP platforms like Ellucian Banner, Colleague, Workday, or Jenzabar.
• Facilitate workshops, document business processes, and support knowledge transfer.
• Advise on regulatory changes impacting higher education finance.

Skills

Higher-ed finance

Financial leadership

Communication

Independent work

Consulting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA

MBA

Tools

Ellucian Banner

Colleague

Workday

Jenzabar

Job description

CampusWorks is seeking experienced higher education finance professionals to serve as Interim Controllers/Finance Consultants on a project basis. This remote, contract opportunity offers 10-30 hours per week with flexibility for campus visits and varied engagements across colleges and universities.

You will lead finance functions, support compliance, and help optimize ERP platforms such as Ellucian Banner, Colleague, Workday, or Jenzabar for client institutions.