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Higher Education Ellucian Colleague Finance Consultants/Interim Controller

5 months, 2 weeks ago
United States
Freelance
Executive
Controller
Operations
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CampusWorks

CampusWorks

CampusWorks is a trusted partner for colleges and universities, offering innovative solutions to enhance operations, reduce costs, and improve the student experience. With a focus on providing independent perspectives and creative solutions, CampusWork...

Internet Software & Services
51-200
Founded 1999
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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.

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