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CampusWorks, Inc. · 1 hour ago

Higher Education Finance Consultants/Interim Controller

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

CampusWorks, Inc. is seeking experienced higher education finance professionals to serve as Interim Controllers / Finance Consultants on a project basis. The role involves providing expert-level support to institutions in need of temporary finance leadership, conducting financial operations, and advising on financial policies and compliance.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Serving as Interim CFO or Finance Director and providing day-to-day leadership of the finance department staff

Conducting accounting, financial reporting, and financial analysis functions while overseeing the daily financial operations of the college or university

Advising on the development of policies, programs, and procedures governing financial and accounting operations, and preparing financial statements, forecasts, and analyses

Provide oversight, direction, guidance, and coordination of the current finance projects and priorities

Assessing the efficiency of the finance department

Providing finance consulting to higher education clients on a variety of finance topics/challenges

Assisting clients in how to best align policy, process, procedures, and personnel to effectively leverage the Finance ERP solution

As an independent consultant, you may:

Provide interim leadership in general accounting, grants, purchasing, fixed assets, and disbursements

Partner 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

Guide finance system optimization using platforms like Ellucian Banner, Colleague, Workday, or Jenzabar

Facilitate workshops, document business processes, and support knowledge transfer

Advise on current trends and regulatory changes impacting higher education finance

Qualification

Higher education financeERP systems experienceAccrual accountingGrants managementFinancial reportingConsulting experienceExceptional communicationLeadership skillsProblem-solving

Required

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

Exceptional communication skills and comfort working independently

Preferred

Prior role as a Controller, CFO, or Director of Finance strongly preferred

Bachelor's degree required; CPA or MBA preferred

Previous consulting experience a plus, but not required

Benefits

Collaboration: CampusWorks fosters a collaborative environment where you can work with other talented professionals on projects that align with your interests and expertise.

Flexibility: Whether you have your own business, prefer selective work periods, or seek work-from-home opportunities, we offer flexible assignments to suit your needs and goals.

Impactful Projects: As a partner in our HappyCampus community, you will have access to dynamic and challenging projects, making positive changes for the clients we serve.

Variety: The needs of our clients are likely to vary, adding some diversity to your daily tasks while allowing you to grow a variety of different skills.