Remote Interim Controller — Higher Ed Finance Expert

CampusWorks, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

CampusWorks is seeking an experienced higher education finance professional to serve as an Interim Controller/Finance Consultant on a flexible, project-based basis. You’ll provide leadership, oversee accounting operations, and advise on policy and process improvements for colleges and universities across the country.

The role is remote with potential on-site engagements, offering 10–30 hours per week across varied project scopes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in higher education finance, accounting, or business office leadership.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide interim leadership of the finance department staff.
• Conduct accounting, financial reporting, and analysis while overseeing daily operations.
• Advise on policies, programs, and procedures for financial operations and reporting.
• Prepare and review reconciliations, interim reports, and financial statements.
• Support compliance with state and federal grant requirements and institutional policies.
• Guide finance system optimization using ERP platforms.
• Facilitate workshops, document business processes, and support knowledge transfer.
• Advise on trends and regulatory changes impacting higher education finance.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work capability

Higher education finance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

Ellucian Banner

Colleague

Workday

Jenzabar

Job description

CampusWorks is seeking an experienced higher education finance professional to serve as an Interim Controller/Finance Consultant on a flexible, project-based basis. You’ll provide leadership, oversee accounting operations, and advise on policy and process improvements for colleges and universities across the country.

The role is remote with potential on-site engagements, offering 10–30 hours per week across varied project scopes.